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(Top) 1 History 2 Faculties and courses 2.1 Faculty of Sciences 2.2 Faculty of Engineering 2.3 Faculty of Law 2.4 Faculty of Management Sciences 2.5 Faculty of Environmental Sciences 2.6 Faculty of Agriculture 2.7 Faculty of Education 2.8 Faculty of Humanities 2.9 Faculty of Social Sciences 2.10 College of Medical Sciences 2.11 Faculty of Communication and Media studies 2.12 Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science 3 Notable alumni 4 Notes 5 External links

Rivers State University

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Rivers State University
Faculty of Sciences
Former names	Rivers State College of Science and Technology (1972–1980) Rivers State University of Science and Technology (1980–2017)
Motto	Excellence & Creativity
Type	Public
Established	1972 as University college 1980 as University
Chancellor	Sidi M. Bage CON, JSC (rtd)^[1]
Vice-Chancellor	Nlerum Sunday Okogbule^[2]
Administrative staff	3,000
Location	Port Harcourt , Nigeria
Campus	Urban
Colours	Green, Dark Blue, and White
Nickname	RVSU, RSU (formerly RSUST)
Affiliations	ASUU, NUC, ACU
Website	www.rsu.edu.ng

Rivers State University (RIVSUorRSU), formerly known as Rivers State University of Science and Technology (UST or RSUST), is a government-owned university located in Diobu (Mile III) area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Southern Nigeria.^[3]

As of 2021, the vice chancellor of the university is Professor Nlerum Sunday Okogbule.^[4] He was appointed by the Governor Nyesom Wike administration.

History[edit]

The Rivers State University of Science and Technology was established in 1972 as the College of Science and Technology.^[5] It was granted independent university status in 1980 and was renamed from College of Science and Technology to Rivers State University of Science and Technology.^[6] In March 2017, the university was renamed to Rivers State University.^[7] It is the only university in Nigeria that is accredited to offer degree programs in Marine Engineering.^[8]

Faculties and courses[edit]

Faculty of Sciences[edit]

Department of Chemistry
Department of Biochemistry
Department of Physics
Department of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science
Department of Biochemistry
Department of Animal and Environmental Biology
Department of Microbiology
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology
Department of Geology
Department of Maritime Science

Faculty of Engineering[edit]

Department of Civil
Department of Marine Engineering
Department of Petroleum Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
Department of Chemical/petrochemical Engineering
Department of Agricultural And Environmental Engineering
Department of Computer Engineering

Faculty of Law[edit]

Department of Business Law
Department of International Law
Department of Public Law
Department of Private and Property Law
Department of Independent Law and Crime Law

Faculty of Management Sciences[edit]

Department of Office And Information Management
Department of Marketing
Department of Management
Department of Banking And Finance
Department of Accountancy

Faculty of Environmental Sciences[edit]

Department of Surveying And Geomatics
Department of Estate Management
Department of Quantity Surveying
Department of Architecture
Department of Urban And Regional Planning

Faculty of Agriculture[edit]

Department of Forestry and Environment
Department of Agric and Applied Economics
Department of Agric Extension and Rural Development
Department of Animal Science
Department of Crop/Soil Science
Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Environment
Department of Food Science and Technology
Department of Home Science and Management

Faculty of Education[edit]

Department of Adult Education
Department of Vocational and Technical Education
Department of Education Management
Department of Education Foundation
Department of Business Education
Department of Science Education
Department of Library and Information Science

Faculty of Humanities[edit]

Department of English and Literature
Department of History and International Relations
Department of Theatre Arts
Department of Philosophy
Department of Religious Studies

Faculty of Social Sciences[edit]

Department of Political Science
Department of Psychology
Department of Geography
Department of Economics

College of Medical Sciences[edit]

Faculty of Basic medical sciences
Faculty of Clinical sciences
Nursing

Faculty of Communication and Media studies[edit]

Department of Communication Studies
Department of Journalism and Print Technology
Department of Public Relations and Advertising
Department of Cinematography And Broadcasting

Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science[edit]

Department of Clinical Chemistry
Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science
Department of Medical Microbiology
Department of Histopathology and cytology

Notable alumni[edit]

Magnus Ngei Abe, Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria^[9]
Judith Amaechi, former First Lady of Rivers State^[10]
Tonto Dikeh, actress^[11]
Asari Dokubo, Ijaw activist (left before graduation)
Siminalayi Fubara, current Governor, Rivers State
Manuela George-Izunwa, politician
Tele Ikuru, former Deputy Governor of Rivers State
Omo Isoken estate manager and politician^[12]
Austin Opara, former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives of Nigeria
Goodluck Nanah Opiah, politician
Felicity Okpete Ovai, engineer
Mary Uranta, actress, producer, singer^[13]
Eberechi Wike, Judge of the Rivers State High Court of Justice^[14]
Nyesom Wike, former Governor of Rivers State^[15]

Notes[edit]

^ "Just in: Wike appoints Emir of Lafia Chancellor of Rivers State University". Vanguard News. 18 July 2019.

^ "Wike appoints new VC for Rivers State University". P.M. News. 5 March 2020.

^ "Rivers State University wins first NUGA 2022 gold as battle for medals thickens". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 22 March 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.

^ "About". www.rsu.edu.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2021.

^ "Rivers State University | Ranking & Review". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 24 May 2021.

^ admin (1 July 2020). "RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY". Glimpse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 June 2021.

^ Azubuike, Victor (15 March 2017). "NUC directive: Rivers Assembly changes name of state University". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 28 February 2023.

^ "Nigeria's first Marine Engineering Centre of Excellence takes off at Rivers State University". www.shell.com.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2021.

^ "2023: Magnus Abe Urges Rivers People to Vote for Credible Candidate – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 21 July 2022.

^ "Encomium trails Dame Judith Amaechi @ 50". Vanguard News. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2021.

^ Itodo, Sunny Green (24 August 2023). "'Dude was ready to sacrifice it all for me' - Tonto Dikeh sad over Solidstar's mental health". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 22 September 2023.

^ Adedipe, Adeyinka (13 June 2023). "Obaseki swears in 15 new commissioners, pledges economic growth". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 20 May 2024.

^ "Data - Mary Uranta biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 21 July 2022.

^ David (28 October 2018). "Most Supportive First Lady of the Year: Justice Suzzette Nyesom-Wike". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 21 July 2022.

^ Mutsoli, Vivian (14 December 2020). "Nyesom Wike's biography and career: All the interesting details". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 4 April 2022.

External links[edit]

National Network
The Tide

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Rivers State Television

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