Life at RSU
Find student services, explore clubs and societies, and get the support you need during your time at university.
Student life
Studying at Rivers State University joins you to over 20,000 students from different cultures and backgrounds across Nigeria and Africa. With our ever-increasing global reputation for excellence and creativity, and innovative approaches to teaching, you will have the opportunity to join a community of professionals in a highly competitive academic environment.
Our team of first-rate teaching staff across a vast selection of courses sets you on the right path for a successful academic pursuit. Our policy on the use of ICT enables 21st-century educational skills and provides the environment for a vibrant, technology-driven education. Browse this section to discover all you need to know about studying at Rivers State University.
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Why study here
If you are looking for a vibrant, technology-driven and multicultural university, Rivers State University is the place for you. Our range of undergraduate courses has been designed with your career aspirations in mind.
The University has an enviable reputation for providing quality, student-focused education in the warm and friendly environment that makes us special. Our mission is to be a powerful force for learning, creativity and enterprise, promoting economic, social and cultural well-being.
Part-time study
Part-time courses offer flexibility to students who may need to work while they study or who have family commitments. Part-time students account for almost a third of our student population.
Part-time courses are studied over a longer period than their full-time equivalents, but students spend fewer hours each week in a classroom. Courses may involve day release, day and evening study, or evening-only study.
Information about these options is available from the relevant faculty or programme page. General entrance requirements are the same for full- and part-time study, although application procedures and financial information differ.
About the alumni
Rivers State University Alumni Association keeps you connected to the University after you leave. Membership is free and open to all former students and staff of the University and its predecessor institutions.
The Alumni Association was established in 2004 and now has over 32,000 members worldwide. It supports former students and staff by celebrating their achievements and keeping them connected to the University, its students and fellow alumni.