Rivers State University

The Rivers State University of Science and Technology was established in 1972 as the College of Science and Technology.{{Cite web|title=Rivers State University {{!}} Ranking & Review|url=https://www.4icu.org/reviews/3457.htm|access-date=2021-05-24|website=www.4icu.org}} 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.{{Cite web|last=admin|date=2020-07-01|title=RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.|url=https://www.glimpse.ng/rivers-state-university-of-science-and-technology/|access-date=2021-06-03|website=Glimpse Nigeria|language=en-US}} In March 2017, the university was renamed to Rivers State University.{{Cite web |last=Azubuike |first=Victor |date=2017-03-15 |title=NUC directive: Rivers Assembly changes name of state University |url=https://dailypost.ng/2017/03/15/nuc-directive-rivers-assembly-changes-name-state-university/ |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}} With expansion infrastructural projects going on in different faculties as more faculties are added to the university. It is the only university in Nigeria that is accredited to offer degree programs in Marine Engineering.{{Cite web|title=Nigeria's first Marine Engineering Centre of Excellence takes off at Rivers State University|url=https://www.shell.com.ng/media/2018-media-releases/nigerias-first-marine-engineering-centre-of-excellence-takes-off-at-rivers-state-university.html|access-date=2021-05-24|website=www.shell.com.ng|language=en}}

• Department of Chemistry
• Department of Biochemistry
• Department of Physics
• Department of Mathematics
• Department of Computer Science
• Department of Biochemistry
• Department of Animal and Environmental Biology
• Department of Microbiology
• Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology
• Department of Geology
• Department of Maritime Science

• Department of Civil
• Highway Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Hydraulics
• Department of Marine Engineering
• Department of Petroleum Engineering
• Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Department of Electrical Engineering
• Department of Chemical/petrochemical Engineering
• Department of Agricultural And Environmental Engineering
• Department of Computer Engineering

• Department of Commercial and Jurisprudence Law
• Department of International Law
• Department of Public Law
• Department of Private and Property Law
• Department of Independent Law and Crime Law

• Department of Office And Information Management
• Department of Marketing
• Department of Management
• Department of Banking And Finance
• Department of Accountancy

• Department of Surveying And Geomatics
• Department of Estate Management
• Department of Quantity Surveying
• Department of Architecture
• Department of Urban And Regional Planning

• Department of Forestry and Environment
• Department of Agric and Applied Economics
• Department of Agric Extension and Rural Development
• Department of Animal Science
• Department of Crop/Soil Science
• Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Environment
• Department of Food Science and Technology
• Department of Home Science and Management

• Department of Adult Education
• Department of Vocational and Technology Education{{Cite web |date=2024-09-28 |title=Rivers State University (RSU): Overview and Key Information - My School Portal Blog |url=https://myschoolportal.net/blog/college-career-planning/universities/rivers-state-university-rsu-overview-and-key-information/ |access-date=2024-11-04 |language=en-US}}
• Department of Education Management
• Department of Education Foundation
• Department of Business Education
• Department of Science and Technical Education
• Department of Library and Information Science

• Department of English and Literary Studies{{Cite web |title=Faculty of Humanities – Rivers State University |url=https://www.rsu.edu.ng/course/faculty-of-humanities/ |access-date=2024-11-04 |language=en-US}}
• Department of History and International Diplomacy
• Department of Theatre Arts and Film Studies
• Department of Philosophy
• Department of Religious Studies

• Department of Political Science
• Department of Psychology
• Department of Geography
• Department of Economics

• Faculty of Basic medical sciences
• Faculty of Clinical sciences
• Nursing

• Department of Development Communication Studies
• Department of Journalism and Print Technology
• Department of Public Relations and Advertising
• Department of Cinematography And Broadcasting

• Department of Clinical Chemistry
• Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science
• Department of Medical Microbiology
• Department of Histopathology and cytology

• Magnus Ngei Abe, Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria{{Cite web |title=2023: Magnus Abe Urges Rivers People to Vote for Credible Candidate – THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/06/02/2023-magnus-abe-urges-rivers-people-to-vote-for-credible-candidate/ |access-date=2022-07-21 |website=www.thisdaylive.com}}
• Judith Amaechi, former First Lady of Rivers State{{Cite web|date=2020-12-15|title=Encomium trails Dame Judith Amaechi @ 50|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/12/encomium-trails-dame-judith-amaechi-50/|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}
• Tonto Dikeh, actress{{Cite web |last=Itodo |first=Sunny Green |date=2023-08-24 |title='Dude was ready to sacrifice it all for me' - Tonto Dikeh sad over Solidstar's mental health |url=https://dailypost.ng/2023/08/24/dude-was-ready-to-sacrifice-it-all-for-me-tonto-dikeh-sad-over-solidstars-mental-health/ |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}
• Asari Dokubo, Ijaw activist (left before graduation)
• Siminalayi Fubara, current Governor, Rivers State
• Manuela George-Izunwa, Wife Of A General Overseer.
• Tele Ikuru, former Deputy Governor of Rivers State
• Omo Isoken estate manager and politician{{Cite web |last=Adedipe |first=Adeyinka |date=2023-06-13 |title=Obaseki swears in 15 new commissioners, pledges economic growth |url=https://punchng.com/obaseki-swears-in-15-new-commissioners-pledges-economic-growth/ |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}
• Austin Opara, former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives of Nigeria
• Goodluck Nanah Opiah, politician
• Felicity Okpete Ovai, engineer
• Mary Uranta, actress, producer, singer{{Cite web |title=Data - Mary Uranta biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/people/16021/mary-uranta |access-date=2022-07-21 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}
• Eberechi Wike, Judge of the Rivers State High Court of Justice{{Cite web |last=David |date=2018-10-28 |title=Most Supportive First Lady of the Year: Justice Suzzette Nyesom-Wike |url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/most-supportive-first-lady-of-the-year-justice-suzzette-nyesom-wike/ |access-date=2022-07-21 |website=The Sun Nigeria |language=en-us}}
• Nyesom Wike, former Governor of Rivers State{{Cite web |last=Mutsoli |first=Vivian |date=2020-12-14 |title=Nyesom Wike's biography and career: All the interesting details |url=https://www.legit.ng/1198474-nyesom-wikes-biography-career.html |access-date=2022-04-04 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |language=en}}
• Nichole Banna, actress and producer

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