Rivers State University (RIVSU or RSU), 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. As of 2021, the vice chancellor of the university is Professor Nlerum Sunday Okogbule. He was appointed by the Governor Nyesom Wike administration.

History

The Rivers State University of Science and Technology was established in 1972 as the College of Science and Technology. 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. In March 2017, the university was renamed to Rivers State University. With expansion infrastructural projects going on in different faculties as more faculties are added to the university.It is the only university in Nigeria that is accredited to offer degree programs in Marine Engineering.

Faculties and courses

Faculty of Sciences

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Management Sciences

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Faculty of Agriculture

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Humanities

Faculty of Social Sciences

College of Medical Sciences

Faculty of Communication and Media studies

Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science

Notable alumni