As an aspiring student who has dreams of studying at River State University, the first step to fulfilling this dream is choosing a course and programme that will fit your career path.

The University has about 13 faculties that cover the sciences, Art and even the technical fields. For the 2025/2026 session, the university added a couple of courses across faculties to help the learning process of students.

RSU Approved Courses and Programmes 2025/2026 Academic Session

Faculty of Agriculture

  • Agricultural and Applied Economics

  • Agricultural Economics and Extension

  • Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

  • Animal Science

  • Crop/Soil Science

  • Fisheries

  • Food Science and Technology

  • Forestry and Environment

  • Home Science and Management

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

  • Human Anatomy

  • Human Physiology

  • Medicine and Surgery

  • Nursing

  • Physiotherapy

  • Public Health

  • Radiography

Faculty of Education

  • Business Education

  • Educational Foundations

  • Educational Management.

  • Library and Information Science

  • Science Education

  • Technical Education

  • Vocational/Technical Education

Faculty of Engineering

  • Agricultural and Environmental Engineering

  • Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Marine Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Entrepreneurial Studies

  • Agricultural Entrepreneurship

  • Chemical Production & Biotechnology Entrepreneurship

  • Cooperate Entrepreneurship

  • Food, Fashion, Hospitality & Tourism

  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Entrepreneurship

  • Technology Entrepreneurship

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

  • Architecture

  • Estate Management

  • Quantity Surveying

  • Surveying and Geomatics

  • Urban and Regional Planning

Faculty of Humanities

  • English and Literature In English

  • French

  • History and International Diplomacy

  • Philosophy

  • Religious and Cultural Studies

  • Theatre Arts

Faculty of Law

  • Business Law

  • International Law and Jurisprudence

  • Private and Property Law

  • Public Law

Faculty of Management Sciences

  • Accountancy

  • Banking and Finance

  • Management (Business Management)

  • Marketing

  • Office and Information Management

Faculty of Media and Communication Studies

  • Broadcasting and Cinematography

  • Development and Communication

  • Journalism and Print Technology

  • Public Relations and Advertising

Faculty of Science

  • Animal and Environmental Biology

  • Applied and Environmental Biology

  • Biochemistry

  • Chemistry

  • Computer Science

  • Geology

  • Maritime Science

  • Mathematics

  • Medical Laboratory Science

  • Microbiology

  • Physics

  • Plant science & biotechnology

Faculty of Social Sciences

  • Economics

  • Geography and Environmental Management

  • Mass Communication

  • Political Science

  • Psychology

  • Sociology

RSU Admission Requirements

  • A minimum cut off mark of 190 is required for all faculties. However, highly competitive courses like Medicine and Law usually require much higher scores.

  • All candidates must be at least 16 years old by September 2025.

  • You must have chosen RSU as your first choice institution. If you didn't, you must apply for a change of Institution on the JAMB portal.

  • You must have at least five (5) O’level credit passes (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB), including English Language and Mathematics.

  • Generally, two sittings are allowed, but the College of Medical Sciences (Medicine & Surgery, Nursing) typically requires O'level results to be obtained in one sitting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I apply for RSU Post UTME with awaiting results?
A. Yes, but you must upload your O’level results on the JAMB CAPS portal before the conclusion of the admission exercise to be eligible.

Q. Does RSU accept second choice candidates?
A. No, RSU only considers candidates who chose them as their first choice institution.

Q. What are the newest faculties in RSU?
A. The Faculty of Communication and Media Studies and the Faculty of Entrepreneurial Studies are the most recent additions with specialised degree paths.

Q. Does RSU allow Inter University transfers?
A. Yes, but it is strictly subject to the availability of space and the candidate meeting the RSU transfer CGPA requirement (usually 3.50 and above).

Q. Can I use NABTEB for admission into RSU?
A. Yes, RSU accepts NABTEB for Science and Technical courses, but it is often not accepted for Law or Medicine.

Q. Is there a deadline for clearance after admission?
A. Yes, candidates usually have two to three weeks after the release of the admission list to complete their physical clearance or risk losing the slot.

Q. How much is the RSU Acceptance Fee?
A. For the 2025/2026 session, the acceptance fee for freshers is approximately N45,000, though this varies slightly by faculty.

Q. Is the Post UTME screening physical or online?
A. It is a physical Computer Based Test (CBT) held at the university's ICT Centre in Port Harcourt.