RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY (RSU) RELEASES POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION FORM FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

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 website: www.rsu.edu.ng.

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.