The full gist
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the Postgraduate Programmes into the Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The university is offering admissions across various Faculties, Institutes, and Centres for the following postgraduate qualifications:
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Master’s Degrees (MSc, MEd, MA, MTech & LLM)
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Professional Master’s and Doctorate Degrees
FACULTIES AND INSTITUTES
The programmes are available in the following disciplines:
Faculties
Administration and Management
Agriculture
Basic Medical Sciences
Clinical Sciences
Communication and Media Studies
Education
Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Humanities
Law
Medical Laboratory Science
Science
Social Sciences
Institutes and Centres
Water and Sanitation Studies
Marine and Offshore Engineering
Advanced Law Research
Climate Change and Sustainable Development Studies
Institute of Geosciences and Environmental Management
Institute of Education
MODE OF APPLICATION
Applications are to be completed online via the university portal: https://ecampus.rsu.edu.ng/ecampus/applications/index.html
APPLICATION FEES:
Standard Postgraduate Programmes: 60,000
Sandwich Programmes: 50,000
Payment is made using Interswitch Verve-enabled cards.
Requirements:
After the online form is completed, applicants must submit hard copies along with required documents, including certificates.
Academic transcripts must be sent directly by previous institutions.
Three referee reports are required.
PhD applicants must also include a research proposal.
Deadline: The deadline for all applications is Monday, 31st August, 2026.
What to note
- Payment is made using Interswitch Verve-enabled cards.
- After the online form is completed, applicants must submit hard copies along with required documents, including certificates.
- Deadline: The deadline for all applications is Monday, 31st August, 2026.