Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, has opened applications for its postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Suitably qualified candidates can apply for postgraduate study across listed faculties, institutes and centres. The form is available online through the RSU eCampus portal, while applicants must also submit hard copies and required documents after completing the form.
RSU Postgraduate Admission Form
The RSU Postgraduate Admission Form covers several academic and professional awards for the 2026/2027 session.
The University is receiving applications for the following qualifications:
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master’s Degrees, including MSc, MEd, MA, MTech and LLM
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Professional Master’s and Doctorate Degrees
This gives applicants different study routes, based on their academic record and chosen field.
RSU Postgraduate Faculties and Programmes
Rivers State University has listed postgraduate programmes across various faculties, institutes and centres.
Faculties Available for RSU Postgraduate Admission
Applicants can apply under the following 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 Available
Postgraduate programmes are also available under these 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
Applicants should choose their preferred area with care; the chosen programme must match their qualification and career plan.
RSU Postgraduate Application Fees
The application fee depends on the programme type.
- Standard Postgraduate Programmes: 60,000
- Sandwich Programmes: 50,000
Payment is made with Interswitch Verve-enabled cards.
How to Apply for RSU Postgraduate Admission
Candidates must complete the application form online through the RSU postgraduate application portal.
Applicants should fill out the online form, make the required payment, and follow the portal instructions.
After completing the online form, applicants must submit hard copies with the required documents, including certificates.
Required Documents for RSU Postgraduate Application
Applicants must prepare the documents stated by the University.
The requirements include:
- Completed online application form
- Hard copies of the required documents
- Certificates
- Academic transcripts sent directly by previous schools
- Three referee reports
- Research proposal for PhD applicants
For academic transcripts, previous schools must send them directly. Applicants should handle this early, since late transcripts can slow the file; small delays do happen.
RSU PhD Application Requirement
PhD applicants must include a research proposal as part of the application.
This requirement is separate from the general documents listed for all applicants.
RSU Postgraduate Admission Deadline
The deadline for all RSU postgraduate applications is Monday, 31 August 2026.
Applicants must complete the online application and submit the needed hard copies before the closing date.