Official List of Courses Offered in University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT): Are you planning to study at “Unique UNIPORT”? If you have chosen the University of Port Harcourt for the 2026/2027 academic session, you are targeting one of the most entrepreneurial and industrially relevant universities in the Niger Delta.

UNIPORT is strategically located in the heart of Nigeria’s oil and gas region, making it a heavyweight for Engineering and Geology studies. However, beyond oil, it is a center for arts, medicine, and the newly emerging tech scene.

NOTE: Before you browse the list, you must be aware of three critical updates that could affect your application this year:

1. Mass Comm is Unbundled: UNIPORT has phased out the single “Mass Communication” degree. It is now a full Faculty of Communication and Media Studies offering specialized degrees like Journalism, Broadcasting, and Public Relations.

2. Faculty of Computing is Live: UNIPORT has moved beyond just “Computer Science.” They now have a dedicated Faculty of Computing offering Cyber Security and Information Technology as standalone degrees.

3. Strict “Physics” Rule: For almost all Science and Engineering courses, UNIPORT is notorious for rejecting candidates who do not have a Credit in Physics. Even for some agricultural courses, Physics is often compulsory or highly preferred.

Below is the official and accredited list of courses offered at UNIPORT for the 2026/2027 session, categorized by their Faculties.

1. Faculty of Communication and Media Studies (New)

Formerly the Department of Mass Communication, now unbundled.

• B.Sc. Broadcasting

• B.Sc. Film and Multimedia Studies

• B.Sc. Journalism and Media Studies

• B.Sc. Public Relations and Advertising

2. Faculty of Computing (New & Hot)

UNIPORT is one of the few federal universities with a dedicated Cyber Security department.

• B.Sc. Computer Science — The classic tech degree.

• B.Sc. Cyber Security — Highly sought after.

• B.Sc. Information Technology

3. College of Health Sciences

This is the most competitive college. Admission is strictly by merit.

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — The flagship course.

• Dentistry and Dental Surgery

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

• Nursing Science — Extremely competitive.

• Public Health (Check portal for undergraduate availability; often a PG powerhouse.)

4. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Pharmacy (B.Pharm) — UNIPORT produces some of the best pharmacists in the South-South.

5. Faculty of Engineering

Given its location, UNIPORT is legendary for Petroleum and Gas engineering.

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil and Environmental Engineering

• Electrical/Electronic Engineering

• Environmental Engineering

• Gas Engineering — Unique to UNIPORT.

• Mechanical Engineering

• Mechatronics Engineering

• Petroleum Engineering — The most competitive engineering course here.

6. Faculty of Law

• Law (LL.B) — Civil Law.

7. Faculty of Management Sciences

• Accounting — Very competitive.

• Banking and Finance

• Finance and Banking

• Hospitality Management and Tourism — One of the few universities offering this.

• Management

• Marketing

8. Faculty of Social Sciences

• Economics

• Geography and Environmental Management

• Political and Administrative Studies

• Public Administration

• Sociology

• Social Work (Check portal for availability)

9. Faculty of Science

• Animal and Environmental Biology (formerly Zoology)

• Biochemistry

• Geology — Top-tier due to industry partnerships.

• Mathematics and Statistics

• Microbiology

• Physics

• Plant Science and Biotechnology (formerly Botany)

• Pure and Industrial Chemistry

• Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) — Has various options like Geology, Biology, Chemistry, etc.

10. Faculty of Humanities (Arts)

• English Studies

• Fine Arts and Design

• Foreign Languages and Literatures (French)

• History and Diplomatic Studies — UNIPORT’s version of International Relations.

• Linguistics and Communication Studies

• Music

• Philosophy

• Religious and Cultural Studies

• Theatre and Film Studies — Famous for producing Nollywood stars.

11. Faculty of Agriculture

• Agricultural Economics and Extension

• Animal Science

• Crop and Soil Science

• Fisheries

• Forestry and Wildlife Management

12. Faculty of Education

UNIPORT is a giant in teacher training.

• Adult and Non-Formal Education

• Business Education

• Early Childhood and Primary Education

• Educational Foundations

• Educational Management and Planning

• Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counselling

• Human Kinetics and Health Education

• Library and Information Science

• Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics)

• Social Science Education (Economics, Geography, Pol Science)

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into UNIPORT, you need to navigate their specific requirements:

1. The “Mathematics” Trap

• For Creative Arts / Theatre Arts, UNIPORT often accepts a Pass (D7/E8) in Mathematics, unlike other federal universities that insist on a Credit.

• However, for ALL Management and Social Science courses (including Political Science), a Credit in Mathematics is non-negotiable.

2. Catchment Area vs. Merit

• UNIPORT serves the South-South geopolitical zone. Candidates from Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, and Akwa Ibom have a catchment advantage.

• Merit List: This is open to all Nigerians, but for courses like Medicine and Petroleum Engineering, you need a very high aggregate (Post-UTME + JAMB).

3. No “Direct” International Relations

• UNIPORT does not offer “International Relations” as a standalone degree. You should apply for History and Diplomatic Studies or Political and Administrative Studies.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does UNIPORT offer Software Engineering? As of the 2026/2027 session, UNIPORT does not typically list “Software Engineering” as a standalone B.Sc. degree in the JAMB brochure. You should apply for Computer Science, where Software Engineering is a core specialization.

Is Nursing Science accredited at UNIPORT? Yes. Nursing Science is fully accredited and is one of the most sought-after courses in the College of Health Sciences.

Does UNIPORT offer Medical Laboratory Science? Yes, B.MLS is offered and is highly competitive.