University of Port Harcourt: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #1831 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #31 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #5 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #1 of 4 | In Port Harcourt |
| #141 of 1,098 | For Petroleum Engineering |
| Top50% | For 21 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 5%
- Enrollment
- 37,500
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uniport.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 5% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | University Matriculation Examination (UME) following secondary school education |
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - February; April-July) |
| Enrollment | 37,500 |
| Full time employee | 5,000 |
| Student:staff ratio | 8:1 |
Publications & Citations
University of Port Harcourt majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 46 | 112 |
| 1992 | 33 | 138 |
| 1993 | 32 | 166 |
| 1994 | 23 | 146 |
| 1995 | 27 | 185 |
| 1996 | 31 | 213 |
| 1997 | 27 | 226 |
| 1998 | 14 | 224 |
| 1999 | 18 | 202 |
| 2000 | 16 | 241 |
| 2001 | 12 | 230 |
| 2002 | 36 | 272 |
| 2003 | 41 | 284 |
| 2004 | 82 | 303 |
| 2005 | 93 | 514 |
| 2006 | 83 | 599 |
| 2007 | 84 | 757 |
| 2008 | 40 | 765 |
| 2009 | 53 | 1006 |
| 2010 | 117 | 1300 |
| 2011 | 150 | 1603 |
| 2012 | 212 | 1873 |
| 2013 | 213 | 3455 |
| 2014 | 240 | 5737 |
| 2015 | 284 | 7254 |
| 2016 | 366 | 7181 |
| 2017 | 350 | 7068 |
| 2018 | 463 | 6241 |
| 2019 | 611 | 6738 |
| 2020 | 701 | 7845 |
| 2021 | 722 | 9052 |
Tuition
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | $500 | $500 |
| International students | $500 | $500 |
The University of Port Harcourt has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | + | + | + | + |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | – | + | + | + |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | + | + | + | + |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | – | + | + | + |
| Engineering | IT | – | + | + | + |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | + | + | + | + |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Education |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Fashion Design, Finance, Fine Arts, Geography, Geology, Health Education, Health Sciences, History, International Business, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Nuclear Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Religion, Sociology, Sports, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Textile Design, Theatre, Transport and Communications |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Design, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Fine Arts, Geography, Geology, Health Education, History, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Medicine, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Religion, Sociology, Statistics, Theatre |
University of Port Harcourt alumni
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Goodluck Jonathan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan is a Nigerian politician who served as the President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015. He lost the 2015 presidential election to former military head of state General Muhammadu Buhari, and was the first incumbent president in Nigerian history to concede defeat in an election. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010 under the administration of Umaru Musa Yar'Adua; and in oil-rich Bayelsa State as Governor of Bayelsa State from 2005 to 2007.
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Agbani Darego
- Occupations
- modelbeauty pageant contestant
- Biography
-
Chief Ibiagbanidokibubo Asenite 'Agbani' Darego, MFR is a Nigerian model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World in 2001. She was the first black African to win Miss World.
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Rita Dominic
- Years
- 1975-.. (age 47)
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha is a Nigerian actress. In 2012, Rita Dominic won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
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Yul Edochie
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Yul Edochie is a Nigerian actor, named after popular Russian actor Yul Brynner. He is from Anambra State Nigeria, the son of Nigerian actor Pete Edochie. He was raised both in Lagos and Enugu. He is the last of six children. He got married at the age of 22. He attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts.
General info
| Alternative names | Uniport |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission (NUC) |
| Motto | For Enlightenment and Self-Reliance |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic structure | Faculty of Agriculture College of Continuing Education College of Health Sciences Faculty of Dentistry Faculty of Education Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Humanities Institute of Science Laboratory Technology Faculty of Management Sciences F |
| Affiliations and memberships | Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Association of African Universities (AAU) |
Location and Contacts
| Address | East/West Road; PMB 5323 Choba Port Harcourt, Rivers, 500001 Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,006,000 |
| Phone | +234 (84) 230 890-99 |
| Fax | +234 (84) 230 903 |