Official List of Courses Offered in Rivers State University (RSU) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Rivers State University (RSU): If you have chosen Rivers State University (RSU) — formerly known as RSUST — for the 2026/2027 academic session, you are targeting one of the most prestigious state universities in the Niger Delta.

RSU has recently undergone a massive expansion. It is no longer just a “Science and Technology” school; it is now a comprehensive university with a College of Medicine and multiple campuses scattered across Rivers State.

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

1. College of Medical Sciences (Main Campus)

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

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — Fully accredited. The cut-off is consistently high (250+).

• Nursing Science (B.NSc) — Extremely competitive. One of the most sought-after courses.

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

• Medical Biochemistry

2. Faculty of Engineering (Main Campus)

RSU is legendary for its engineering prowess.

• Agricultural and Environmental Engineering

• Chemical / Petrochemical Engineering — RSU is a leader in this field due to its location.

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Marine Engineering — The flagship course. RSU is one of the few universities in Nigeria with a strong Marine Engineering department.

• Mechanical Engineering

• Petroleum Engineering

3. Faculty of Law (Main Campus)

• Law (LL.B) — RSU Law is highly respected. Admission requires a very high aggregate score.

4. Faculty of Science (Main Campus)

• Animal and Environmental Biology

• Biochemistry

• Chemistry

• Computer Science — The tech hub of the school. Very high demand.

• Geology

• Mathematics

• Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) — Housed here or in a specific Basic Medical faculty depending on the session structure.

• Microbiology — Very competitive.

• Physics

• Plant Science and Biotechnology

5. Faculty of Management Sciences (Ahoada Campus)

Note: If you study these courses, you will likely be at the Ahoada Campus.

• Accountancy — Very high demand.

• Banking and Finance

• Management

• Marketing

• Office and Information Management — A modern course combining secretarial studies with IT.

6. Faculty of Environmental Sciences (Sakpenwa Campus)

Note: If you study these courses, you will likely be at the Sakpenwa Campus.

• Architecture — Requires a creative portfolio or flair for design.

• Estate Management

• Quantity Surveying

• Surveying and Geomatics

• Urban and Regional Planning

7. Faculty of Humanities (Emohua Campus)

Note: If you study these courses, you will likely be at the Emohua Campus.

• English and Literary Studies

• French

• History and International Diplomacy — Very popular.

• Philosophy

• Religious and Cultural Studies

• Theatre Arts

8. Faculty of Social Sciences (Main Campus/Emohua – Check Portal)

• Economics

• Geography and Environment

• Mass Communication — One of the most applied-for courses.

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Sociology

9. Faculty of Agriculture (Etche Campus)

Note: If you study these courses, you will likely be at the Etche Campus.

• Agricultural and Applied Economics

• Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

• Animal Science

• Crop and Soil Science

• Fisheries and Aquatic Environment

• Food Science and Technology — A lucrative course with high employability.

• Forestry and Environment

• Home Science and Management

10. Faculty of Education (Main Campus)

• Adult and Community Education

• Business Education

• Educational Foundations

• Educational Management

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

• Technical Education (Building, Electrical, Mechanical)

• Vocational Education

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into RSU, you need to understand the “Rivers” factor:

1. The “Indigene” Preference

• RSU is owned by the Rivers State Government.

• Rivers Indigenes: You get massive preference.

• Non-Indigenes: You are welcome, but admission is tighter. You must score significantly higher to compete on the Merit list.

2. The Cut-Off Mark Reality

• General Cut-Off: RSU typically sets a university minimum of 150 or 160.

• Real Targets:

  • Medicine (MBBS): 260+.

  • Law: 240+.

  • Nursing/Marine Engineering: 220 – 230+.

  • Petrochemical Engineering: 200+.

3. The Post-UTME Screening

• RSU does not joke with Post-UTME. It is usually an aptitude test. Your admission is heavily dependent on this score. Do not rely on the JAMB score alone.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is RSU the same as UNIPORT? No.

• RSU (Rivers State University): State-owned. Located in Nkpolu.

• UNIPORT (University of Port Harcourt): Federal-owned. Located in Choba.

Does RSU offer Pharmacy? As of the 2026/2027 session, RSU does not offer a professional Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree. They offer Pharmacology (under Basic Medical Sciences).

Is the campus safe? The Main Campus in Nkpolu is generally safe and walled. The new campuses (Etche, Ahoada, etc.) are developed with security in mind, but they are in different towns, so students are advised to live within the campus or in recommended secure zones nearby.