Faculty of Sciences | |
Former names | Rivers State College of Science and Technology (1972–1980)Rivers State University of Science and Technology (1980–2017) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Excellence & Creativity |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1972 asUniversity college 1980 asUniversity |
| Chancellor | Sidi M. Bage CON, JSC (rtd)[1] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Isaac Zeb-Obipi |
Administrative staff | 3,000 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Green,dark blue, andwhite |
| Nickname | RVSU, RSU (formerly RSUST) |
| Affiliations | ASUU,NUC,ACU |
| Website | www |
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Rivers State University (RIVSU orRSU), formerly known asRivers State University of Science and Technology (UST or RSUST), is agovernment-owned university located inDiobu (Mile III) area ofPort Harcourt,Rivers State, SouthernNigeria.[2]
As of 2025, the vice chancellor of the university is ProfessorIsaac Zeb-Obipi.[3] He was appointed by the administration of GovernorSiminalayi Fubara in March 2025.[4]
TheRivers State University of Science and Technology was established in 1972 as the College of Science and Technology.[5] It was granted independent university status in 1980 and was renamed from College of Science and Technology to Rivers State University of Science and Technology.[6] In March 2017, the university was renamed to Rivers State University.[7] More faculties are being added to the university. It is the only university in Nigeria that is accredited to offer degree programs inMarine Engineering.[8]