About University of Port Harcourt
Founded in 1975 to serve Rivers State, the University of Port Harcourt attained full university status in 1977 and grew to become one of the largest universities in Nigeria.
Faculties include health sciences, humanities, social sciences, laboratory technology, education, engineering, management sciences, agriculture, pharmaceutical sciences, dentistry, law, continuing educaiton as well as a business school. These faculties are divided between three campuses: Choba, Delta and Abuja.
Notable research centres include those devoted to Malaria Research and Phytomedicine (CMRAP), which publishes its own journal, Geotechnical and Coastal Energy Research, and Marine Pollution Monitoring and Seafood Safety.
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- 23.5No. of students per staff(1)
- 0%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 33,012Number of FTE Students(1)
- 24%Proportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 54 : 46Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
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Subjects taught at University of Port Harcourt
Physical sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics & Astronomy
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
Business & economics
- Business & Management
- Accounting & Finance
- Economics & Econometrics
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Other Health
Law
- Law
Life sciences
- Sport Science
- Biological Sciences
- Agriculture & Forestry
Social sciences
- Sociology
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Communication & Media Studies
- Geography
Psychology
- Psychology
Arts & humanities
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- History, Philosophy & Theology
Education
- Education
Computer science
- Computer Science
Engineering & technology
- General Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
