Rivers State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4085 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #119 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #21 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #2 of 4 | In Port Harcourt |
| #553 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top50% | For 35 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 5,012 scientific papers with 17,720 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Ecology, Sociology, Geology, and Physics.
Rivers State University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 18 | 25 |
| 1992 | 21 | 30 |
| 1993 | 17 | 54 |
| 1994 | 27 | 30 |
| 1995 | 17 | 52 |
| 1996 | 19 | 57 |
| 1997 | 22 | 44 |
| 1998 | 21 | 61 |
| 1999 | 20 | 62 |
| 2000 | 21 | 86 |
| 2001 | 15 | 86 |
| 2002 | 48 | 98 |
| 2003 | 40 | 131 |
| 2004 | 41 | 133 |
| 2005 | 44 | 217 |
| 2006 | 60 | 240 |
| 2007 | 67 | 241 |
| 2008 | 35 | 256 |
| 2009 | 49 | 306 |
| 2010 | 48 | 414 |
| 2011 | 59 | 513 |
| 2012 | 54 | 635 |
| 2013 | 90 | 690 |
| 2014 | 101 | 797 |
| 2015 | 118 | 855 |
| 2016 | 142 | 707 |
| 2017 | 162 | 685 |
| 2018 | 276 | 781 |
| 2019 | 485 | 1207 |
| 2020 | 698 | 1273 |
| 2021 | 711 | 1657 |
| 2022 | 658 | 2015 |
| 2023 | 651 | 2562 |
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 |
Notable alumni
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Tonto Dikeh
- Occupations
- singeractor
- Biography
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Tonto Charity Dikeh// is a Nigerian actress, singer, songwriter, and humanitarian. On 27 August 2000, Tonto Dikeh set up her foundation, "The Tonto Dikeh Foundation".
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Eberechi Wike
- Years
- 1972-.. (age 52)
- Occupations
- judge
- Biography
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Eberechi Suzzette Wike is a Justice of the Rivers State High Court. She is married to former Governor Ezenwo Wike who is currently the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and was the First Lady of Rivers State from 29 May 2015 to 29 May 2023.
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Judith Amaechi
- Occupations
- HIV/AIDS activistpolitician
- Biography
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Dame Judith Obiajulu Amaechi // is the wife of former Rivers State Governor Chibuike Amaechi. She is head of the Empowerment Support Initiative (ESI) which campaigns against HIV/AIDS, advocates the rights of the women and children, and promotes gender equity and Girl Child education.
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Henry Odein Ajumogobia
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Henry Odein Ajumogobia is a Nigerian lawyer who served as Minister of State for Petroleum Resources between 2007 and 2009 and Minister of Foreign Affairs from April 2010 to July 2011. He was also Head of Nigeria's delegation to OPEC from July 2007 to December 2008. In August 1983, Ajumogobia and Christopher Nonyelum Okeke founded a legal firm, Ajumogobia and Okeke.
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Mary Uranta
- Born in
-
Nigeria - Occupations
- beauty pageant contestantmodelsingeractor
- Biography
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Mary Data Uranta is a Nigerian film and television actress, producer, model, singer, and businesswoman.
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Usani Uguru Usani
- Years
- 1961-.. (age 63)
- Occupations
- university teacherpoliticianpastor
- Biography
-
Usani Uguru Usani is a Nigerian pastor, lecturer and politician who served as Minister of Niger Delta Affairs in the Nigerian government.
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Mao Arukwe Ohuabunwa
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Mao Arukwe Ohuabunwa // is a Nigerian politician, businessman and a former Senator who represented Abia North Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly having served in the 4th and 5th National Assembly as Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia constituency of Abia State under the People's Democratic Party between 1999 and 2007.
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Tele Ikuru
- Biography
-
Telenyem Renner Ikuru, commonly known as Tele Ikuru, is a Nigerian engineer and politician. He was first elected Deputy Governor of Rivers State in 2007 on a PDP ticket with Gov. Celestine Omehia. After the court annulled Omehia's election that year, he was picked to serve under Chibuike Amaechi and was reelected to the office in 2011.
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Manuela George-Izunwa
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Hon. Barr. Manuela George-Izunwa is a Nigerian politician who served as Rivers State Commissioner of Women Affairs from 2007 to 2009. During her tenure, her stated campaign goals were better treatment of widows, economic female empowerment and the prevention of violence against women, as well as furthering women's health and female education.
General information
| Alternative names | RSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| Motto | Excellence and Creativity |
| Colors | blue, green, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Port Harcourt Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,006,000 |
| Phone | +234 (709) 541 5002 |
| Fax | +234 803 312 6790 |