University of Port Harcourt Rankings
| In the World | #3168 of 14178 |
|---|---|
| In Africa | #50 of 1107 |
| In Nigeria | #9 of 157 |
| In Port Harcourt | #1 of 4 |
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
Publications & Citations
University of Port Harcourt majors
by publication count
| Medicine | |
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| Chemistry | |
| Biology | |
| Environmental science | |
| Geology | |
| Business | |
| Geography | |
| Materials science | |
| Engineering | |
| Political science | |
| Physics | |
| Psychology | |
| Economics | |
| Mathematics | |
| Sociology | |
| Computer science | |
| Art | |
| History | |
| Philosophy |
Topical rankings by citation count
| Discipline | World Rank | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | 851 | 178 |
| Medicine | 888 | 34,103 |
| Environmental science | 1181 | 3,001 |
| History | 1218 | 77 |
| Geology | 1222 | 1,425 |
| Sociology | 1278 | 1,128 |
| Political science | 1354 | 473 |
| Geography | 1583 | 709 |
| Art | 1683 | 19 |
| Chemistry | 1796 | 7,941 |
| Biology | 2143 | 4,734 |
| Business | 2246 | 464 |
| Physics | 2296 | 641 |
| Engineering | 2447 | 609 |
| Economics | 2484 | 273 |
| Materials science | 2508 | 1,544 |
| Mathematics | 3010 | 470 |
| Psychology | 4522 | 96 |
| Computer science | 4574 | 122 |
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 45 | 92 |
| 1991 | 46 | 121 |
| 1992 | 32 | 153 |
| 1993 | 31 | 172 |
| 1994 | 23 | 158 |
| 1995 | 27 | 197 |
| 1996 | 30 | 228 |
| 1997 | 28 | 218 |
| 1998 | 14 | 226 |
| 1999 | 18 | 214 |
| 2000 | 15 | 256 |
| 2001 | 12 | 234 |
| 2002 | 34 | 276 |
| 2003 | 40 | 295 |
| 2004 | 79 | 326 |
| 2005 | 90 | 512 |
| 2006 | 81 | 600 |
| 2007 | 82 | 748 |
| 2008 | 39 | 748 |
| 2009 | 55 | 1002 |
| 2010 | 115 | 1248 |
| 2011 | 143 | 1589 |
| 2012 | 207 | 1849 |
| 2013 | 208 | 3399 |
| 2014 | 222 | 5657 |
| 2015 | 272 | 7170 |
| 2016 | 340 | 6743 |
| 2017 | 311 | 6404 |
| 2018 | 391 | 5144 |
| 2019 | 513 | 5581 |
| 2020 | 467 | 5843 |
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 |
Tuition
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | $500 | $500 |
| International students | $500 | $500 |
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 |
General info
| Alternative names | Uniport |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Wikipedia | University of Port Harcourt |
| 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 |