Rivers State University
Rivers State University (RVSU or RSU), formerly Rivers State University of Science and Technology (UST or RSUST), is a University located in the Diobu (Mile III) area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. In 2017 university had staff of 3,000 and a student population[3] of 22,400.[4]
 Faculty of Sciences | |
Former names | Rivers State College of Science and Technology (1972–1980) Rivers State University of Science and Technology (1980–2017) |
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| Motto | Excellence & Creativity |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1972 as University college 1980 as University |
| Chancellor | Sidi M. Bage CON, JSC (rtd)[1] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof Nlerum Sunday Okogbule[2] |
Administrative staff | 3,000 |
| Students | 22,400 (2017) |
| Undergraduates | 17,900 |
| Postgraduates | 4,500 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Green, Dark Blue, and White |
| Nickname | RVSU, RSU (formerly RSUST) |
| Affiliations | ASUU, NUC, ACU |
| Website | www.rsu.edu.ng |
As of 2021, the Vice Chancellor of the University is Professor Nlerum Sunday Okogbule.[5]
History
The Rivers State University of Science and Technology was established in 1972 as the College of Science and Technology.[6] 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.[7] It is the only university in Nigeria that is accredited to offer degree programs in Marine Engineering.[8]
Faculties and courses
Faculty of Sciences
- 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 Medical Laboratory Science
- Department of Geology
Faculty of Engineering
- 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
Faculty of Law
- 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
- Department of Office And Information Management
- Department of Marketing
- Department of Management
- Department of Banking And Finance
- Department of Accountancy
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- 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
- 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 Forestry and Environment
- Department of Home Science and Management
Faculty of Education
- 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
- Department of English and Literature
- Department of History and International Relations
- Department of Theatre Arts
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of Religious Studies
College of Social Sciences
- Department of Mass Communication
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Geography
- Department of Economics
College of Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Basic medical sciences
- Faculty of Clinical sciences
Notable alumni
- Magnus Abe, Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Judith Amaechi, former First Lady of Rivers State[9]
- Tonto Dikeh, Actress
- Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, Ijaw activist (left before graduation)
- Manuela George-Izunwa, Politician
- Austin Opara, former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives of Nigeria
- Goodluck Nanah Opiah, Politician
- Felicity Okpete Ovai, Engineer
- Mary Uranta, Actress, Producer, Singer
- Eberechi Wike, Judge of the Rivers State High Court of Justice
- Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, current Governor of Rivers State[10]
Notes
- "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.
- "Definition of population | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- "Rivers State University - Port Harcourt". Leera Jobs Nigeria. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- "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.
- "Nigeria's first Marine Engineering Centre of Excellence takes off at Rivers State University". www.shell.com.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- "Encomium trails Dame Judith Amaechi @ 50". Vanguard News. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- Mutsoli, Vivian (14 December 2020). "Nyesom Wike's biography and career: All the interesting details". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
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