Universities in Rivers
Rivers State has a lot of Universities. These institutions include federal, state, and private universities.
Below is a list of NUC-approved universities in Rivers State.
State
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education previously known as Rivers State College of Education was established in 2009.
Key Faculties
- College of Continuing Education (CCE)
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Management Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education
- Faculty of Agriculture
Location
Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Website Link
Rivers State University (RSU)
Formerly known as Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), RSU is a state-owned university offering a variety of academic programs.
Key Faculties/colleges
- Education
- Agriculture
- Law
- Administration and Management
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Humanities
- Communication And Media Studies
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Basic Clinical Science
- Basic Medical Science
- Clinical Science
Location
Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Website Link
Federal
University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
The University of Port Harcourt, established in 1975.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Faculty of Communication & Media Studies
- Faculty of Computing
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Science Laboratory Technology
- Faculty of Social Sciences
Location
Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Website link
Private
Rhema University, Obeama-Asa, Rivers State
Rhema University is a private Christian university established in 2009.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Location
Obeama-Asa, Rivers State
Website Link
PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt
PAMO University is Nigeria’s first private medical university, specializing in health sciences.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Location
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Website Link
British Canadian University, Obufu, Cross River State
British Canadian University offers international-standard education in business, technology, and sciences.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Management and Business Studies
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Social Sciences
Location
Obufu, Cross River State
Website Link
Wigwe University, Isiokpo, Rivers State
Wigwe University is a newly established institution focused on technology, business, and innovation.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Business and Leadership
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Location
Isiokpo, Rivers State
Website Link