Rivers State University (RIVSU 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.[3]
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)
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]
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Rivers State university of Science and Technology
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Rivers State University news newspapers books scholar JSTOR June 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message Rivers State University RIVSU 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 3 Rivers State UniversityFaculty of SciencesFormer namesRivers State College of Science and Technology 1972 1980 Rivers State University of Science and Technology 1980 2017 MottoExcellence amp CreativityTypePublicEstablished1972 as University college1980 as UniversityChancellorSidi M Bage CON JSC rtd 1 Vice ChancellorProf Nlerum Sunday Okogbule 2 Administrative staff3 000LocationPort Harcourt NigeriaCampusUrbanColoursGreen Dark Blue and White NicknameRVSU RSU formerly RSUST AffiliationsASUU NUC ACUWebsitewww rsu edu ngAs of 2021 the vice chancellor of the university is Professor Nlerum Sunday Okogbule 4 Contents 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 College of Social Sciences 2 10 College of Medical Sciences 3 Notable alumni 4 Notes 5 External linksHistory EditThe 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 EditFaculty 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 Medical Laboratory Science Department of Geology Department of Maritime ScienceFaculty of Engineering Edit Department of Civil Highway Engineering Structural Engineering Hydraulics 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 EngineeringFaculty 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 LawFaculty of Management Sciences Edit Department of Office And Information Management Department of Marketing Department of Management Department of Banking And Finance Department of AccountancyFaculty 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 PlanningFaculty 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 ManagementFaculty 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 ScienceFaculty of Humanities Edit Department of English and Literature Department of History and International Relations Department of Theatre Arts Department of Philosophy Department of Religious StudiesCollege of Social Sciences Edit Department of Mass Communication Department of Political Science Department of Psychology Department of Geography Department of EconomicsCollege of Medical Sciences Edit Faculty of Basic medical sciences Faculty of Clinical sciences NursingNotable alumni EditThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed May 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message Magnus Ngei Abe Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 9 Judith Amaechi former First Lady of Rivers State 10 Tonto Dikeh Actress citation needed Asari Dokubo Ijaw activist left before graduation Siminalayi Fubara Governor elect Rivers State Manuela George Izunwa Politician Tele Ikuru former Deputy Governor Austin Opara former Deputy Speaker House of Representatives of Nigeria Goodluck Nanah Opiah Politician Felicity Okpete Ovai Engineer Mary Uranta Actress Producer Singer 11 Eberechi Wike Judge of the Rivers State High Court of Justice 12 Nyesom Wike current Governor of Rivers State 13 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 amp 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 Data Mary Uranta biography net worth age family contact amp 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 EditRivers State university of Science and Technology Rivers State university of Science and Technology Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Rivers State University amp oldid 1150849248, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
