This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Rivers State, grouped by ownership. Tap a federal or state university to open its full guide to admission requirements, Post-UTME screening, cut-off marks, school fees and the academic calendar.
| Universities | 6 |
|---|---|
| Polytechnics and monotechnics | 4 |
| Colleges of education | 1 |
Universities in Rivers State
Federal universities
- University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) – Port Harcourt
- Federal University of Environment and Technology, Ogoni (FUET) – Tai
State universities
- Rivers State University (RSU) – Port Harcourt
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) – Port Harcourt
Private universities
- Madonna University – Elele
- PAMO University of Medical Sciences – Port Harcourt
Polytechnics in Rivers State
Federal polytechnics and monotechnics
- Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny – Bonny
State polytechnics
- Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic – Port Harcourt
- Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic – Bori
Private polytechnics
- Eastern Polytechnic – Port Harcourt
Colleges of Education in Rivers State
Federal colleges of education
- Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku – Omoku
Admission tips for Rivers State candidates
- For 2026/2027, the minimum UTME score is 150 for universities and 100 for polytechnics. Many schools set higher marks. See our cut-off guide.
- Candidates seeking NCE admission with at least four credits no longer need to write the UTME. See the NCE exemption explainer.
- State universities often give admission priority and lower fees to indigenes of the owning state.
- Every admission must be accepted on JAMB CAPS. See how to accept admission.
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