University of Port Harcourt: Statistics

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#1893 of 14,131 In the World
#32 of 1,104 In Africa
#6 of 157 In Nigeria
#1 of 4 In Port Harcourt
#174 of 1,126 For Petroleum Engineering
Top50% For 75 other topics
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Acceptance rate
10%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate10%
Admissions RequirementsUniversity Matriculation Examination (UME) following secondary school education
Academic CalendarOctober to July (October - February; April-July)

We've calculated the 10% acceptance rate for University of Port Harcourt 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

University of Port Harcourt has published 7,546 scientific papers with 53,960 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Physics, Geology, Ecology, and Organic Chemistry.

Publications
7,546
Citations
53,960

University of Port Harcourt majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
4,666 / 26,069
Environmental Science
4,602 / 23,073
Chemistry
3,732 / 23,367
Engineering
3,564 / 26,308
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,562 / 31,153
Medicine
3,354 / 32,221
Physics
2,974 / 24,067
Geology
2,598 / 13,702
Ecology
2,585 / 14,766
Organic Chemistry
2,372 / 16,019
Sociology
2,206 / 25,934
Political Science
1,884 / 14,596
Geography and Cartography
1,870 / 8,597
Law
1,795 / 14,439
Computer Science
1,648 / 17,033
Biochemistry
1,643 / 9,614
Paleontology
1,617 / 8,732
Genetics
1,585 / 10,383
Quantum and Particle physics
1,536 / 9,369
Mathematics
1,513 / 5,102
Economics
1,389 / 12,298
Business
1,386 / 12,768
Materials Science
1,380 / 9,382
Pathology
1,357 / 23,684
Statistics
1,307 / 4,709
Philosophy
1,265 / 4,626
Psychology
1,215 / 11,204
Public Health
1,210 / 22,560
Botany
1,190 / 5,980
History
1,042 / 3,956
Demography
983 / 21,027
Archaeology
954 / 3,599
Environmental Management
876 / 5,607
Development Studies
875 / 11,057
Nutrition and Food Science
795 / 4,230
Agricultural Science
794 / 4,397
Metallurgical Engineering
774 / 6,343
Linguistics
765 / 2,390
Mechanical Engineering
755 / 2,639
Astrophysics and Astronomy
632 / 3,498

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 49 82
1991 53 99
1992 35 128
1993 37 125
1994 25 117
1995 29 130
1996 32 161
1997 26 165
1998 14 155
1999 19 151
2000 17 155
2001 10 155
2002 31 231
2003 37 220
2004 80 248
2005 103 345
2006 78 351
2007 83 459
2008 38 464
2009 56 568
2010 106 747
2011 150 902
2012 194 1085
2013 231 1843
2014 247 3018
2015 324 3756
2016 412 3631
2017 434 3586
2018 552 3645
2019 706 4127
2020 787 4974
2021 1015 6918
2022 846 6976
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for University of Port Harcourt gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Faculty Program Tuition (NGN)
Faculty of Humanities Bachelor of Arts 120,000
Faculty of Humanities Bachelor of Education 120,000
Faculty of Humanities Bachelor of Fine Arts 120,000
Faculty of Social Sciences Bachelor of Science in Economics 150,000
Faculty of Social Sciences Bachelor of Science in Geography 150,000
Faculty of Social Sciences Bachelor of Science in Political Science 150,000
Faculty of Management Sciences Bachelor of Science in Accounting 180,000
Faculty of Management Sciences Bachelor of Science in Finance and Banking 180,000
Faculty of Management Sciences Bachelor of Science in Management 180,000
Faculty of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering 200,000
Faculty of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 200,000
Faculty of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical/Electronics Engineering 200,000
Faculty of Science Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry 180,000
Faculty of Science Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 180,000
Faculty of Science Bachelor of Science in Microbiology 180,000

The University of Port Harcourt has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

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 University of Port Harcourt.

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 Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
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

  1. Goodluck Jonathan

    Goodluck Jonathan
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1957-.. (age 66)
    Occupations
    politicianinternational forum participant
    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 the vice president of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010 under the administration of Umaru Musa Yar'Adua; and in oil-rich Bayelsa State as governor from 2005 to 2007, and deputy governor from 1999 to 2005.

  2. Agbani Darego

    Agbani Darego
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1982-.. (age 41)
    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.

  3. Rita Dominic

    Rita Dominic
    Years
    1975-.. (age 48)
    Occupations
    investorfilm produceractortelevision personalitymodel
    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.

  4. Yul Edochie

    Yul Edochie
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1982-.. (age 41)
    Occupations
    actor
    Biography

    Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie // popularly known as Yul Edochie// (listen) (born 7 January 1982) is a Nigerian actor, named after Russian actor Yul Brynner. He is from Anambra state Nigeria, the son of Nigerian actor Pete Edochie.

All 23 notable alumni

University of Port Harcourt faculties and divisions

College : Health Sciences Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Haematology, Health Sciences, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Surgery
Faculty : Agriculture Agriculture
Faculty : Education Accountancy, Adult Education, Continuing Education, Cultural Studies, Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, English, French, Health Education, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, International Relations and Diplomacy, Religious Studies, Sports, Theatre, Visual Arts
Faculty : Engineering Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Faculty : Humanities African Languages, Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, English, Fine Arts, French, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Theatre
Faculty : Management Sciences Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing
Faculty : Science Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics, Zoology
Faculty : Social Sciences Administration, Economics, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Geography (Human), Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Sociology
Institute : Agricultural Research and Development Agriculture
Institute : Education Education
Institute : Maternal and Child Care Child Care and Development
Institute : Petroleum Studies Petroleum and Gas Engineering
School : Business Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing

General information

Alternative names Uniport
Founded 1975
Accreditation National Universities Commission (NUC)
Motto For Enlightenment and Self-Reliance
Colors blue, white

Location and contacts

Address PMB 5323 Choba
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Nigeria
City population 1,006,000

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