Founded in 1980, Rivers State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Port Harcourt (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Rivers.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria, Rivers State University (RSU) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Rivers State University (RSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 40 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Nigerian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 