Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the Postgraduate Programmes at 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.

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.

Applications are to be completed online via the university portal. The application fees are: Standard Postgraduate Programmes - 60,000, Sandwich Programmes - 50,000. Payment is made using Interswitch Verve-enabled cards.

Requirements include: completing the online form, submitting 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.

The deadline for all applications is Monday, 31st August, 2026.