Rivers State University
Faculty of Sciences | |
Former names | Rivers State College of Science and Technology (1972–1980) Rivers State University of Science and Technology (1980–2017) |
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| Motto | Excellence & Creativity |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1972 as University college 1980 as University |
| Chancellor | Sidi M. Bage CON, JSC (rtd) |
| Vice-Chancellor | Isaac Zeb-Obipi |
Administrative staff | 3,000 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Green, Dark Blue, and White |
| Nickname | RVSU, RSU (formerly RSUST) |
| Affiliations | ASUU, NUC, ACU |
| Website | www |
Rivers State University (RIVSU or RSU), formerly known as Rivers State University of Science and Technology (UST or RSUST), is a government-owned university located in Diobu (Mile III) area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Southern Nigeria.
As of 2025, the vice chancellor of the university is Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi. He was appointed by the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara in March 2025.