Rivers State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4459 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #153 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #28 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #2 of 4 | In Port Harcourt |
| #407 of 1,420 | For Petroleum Engineering |
| Top50% | For 65 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- rsu.edu.ng
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 10% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
We've calculated the 10% acceptance rate for Rivers State University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Rivers State University has published 8,713 scientific papers with 40,328 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Chemistry, Sociology, Ecology, Physics, and Geology.
Rivers State University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 16 | 64 |
| 1994 | 27 | 41 |
| 1995 | 17 | 59 |
| 1996 | 21 | 57 |
| 1997 | 22 | 54 |
| 1998 | 24 | 68 |
| 1999 | 21 | 90 |
| 2000 | 22 | 124 |
| 2001 | 15 | 111 |
| 2002 | 51 | 112 |
| 2003 | 46 | 146 |
| 2004 | 46 | 176 |
| 2005 | 53 | 247 |
| 2006 | 61 | 277 |
| 2007 | 71 | 301 |
| 2008 | 36 | 297 |
| 2009 | 63 | 388 |
| 2010 | 98 | 494 |
| 2011 | 106 | 608 |
| 2012 | 83 | 774 |
| 2013 | 157 | 910 |
| 2014 | 180 | 1031 |
| 2015 | 196 | 1166 |
| 2016 | 233 | 1122 |
| 2017 | 285 | 1294 |
| 2018 | 440 | 1631 |
| 2019 | 679 | 1933 |
| 2020 | 1025 | 2636 |
| 2021 | 1011 | 3437 |
| 2022 | 1115 | 4403 |
| 2023 | 1250 | 5849 |
| 2024 | 750 | 5706 |
| 2025 | 366 | 4961 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Rivers State University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
Rivers State University alumni
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Tonto Dikeh
- Occupations
- actorsinger
- Biography
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Tonto Charity Dikeh // is a Nigerian actress, singer, songwriter, and humanitarian. On 27 August 2000, Dikeh set up her foundation, the Tonto Dikeh Foundation.
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Ezenwo Nyesom Wike
- Years
- 1967-.. (age 59)
- Occupations
- ministerlawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Ezenwo Nyesom Wike CON is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who has served as the minister of the Federal Capital Territory since 2023. He previously served as the governor of Rivers State from 2015 to 2023.
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Eberechi Wike
- Years
- 1972-.. (age 54)
- Occupations
- judge
- Biography
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Eberechi Suzzette Wike is a Nigerian jurist and lawyer. A judge in the Rivers State High Court, she is the wife of former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike who is currently the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
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Heineken Lokpobiri
- Years
- 1967-.. (age 59)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Heineken Lokpobiri is a Nigerian politician who is the minister of state for Petroleum Resources (Oil). He previously served as minister of state for Agriculture and Rural Development from 2015 to 2019, and as Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District from 2007 to 2015. He is a former speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.
General information
| Alternative names | RSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| Motto | Excellence and Creativity |
| Colors | blue, green, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Port Harcourt Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,325,000 |
| Phone | +234 (709) 541 5002 |
| Fax | +234 803 312 6790 |