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.