Rivers State University of Science and Technology

Rivers State University (RIVSU or RSU), formerly Rivers State University of Science and Technology (UST or RSUST), is a government-owned university located in the Diobu (Mile III) area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. As of 2021, the vice chancellor of the university is Professor Nlerum Sunday Okogbule. He was appointed by the Governor Nyesom Wike administration. History The Rivers State University of Science and Technology was established in 1972 as the College of Science and Technology. 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. In March 2017, the university was renamed to Rivers State University. It is the only university in Nigeria that is accredited to offer degree programs in Marine Engineering. Faculties and courses