University of Port Harcourt

University of Port Harcourt
Former names	University College, Port Harcourt
Motto	For Enlightenment and Self-Reliance
Type	Public
Established	1975
Vice-Chancellor	Owunari Georgewill
Students	35,000-39,999
Location	Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria; 4°54′26″N 6°55′01″E / 4.9071°N 6.9170°E
Campus	Urban
Colours	Blue and white;
Nickname	Uniport
Website	www.uniport.edu.ng

The University of Port Harcourt is a public research university located in Aluu and Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. It was established in 1975^[5] as University College, Port Harcourt and was given university status in 1977.^[1] The University of Port Harcourt was ranked the sixth in Africa and the first in Nigeria by Times Higher Education in 2015.^[6] In July 2021, Owunari Georgewill was appointed substantive Vice-Chancellor of the university.^[7]

School and faculties

The university originally had six schools in 1977:^[3]

School of Humanities
School of Social Sciences
School of Biological Sciences
School of Chemical Sciences
School of Physical Sciences
School of Educational Studies
School of Science Laboratory Technology (SSLT)

It changed from a school system to a faculty system in 1982.^[3] The university now has fourteen faculties:

Faculty of Humanities^[8]
Faculty of Social Sciences^[9]
Faculty of Education^[10]
Faculty of Engineering^[11]
Faculty of Management Sciences^[12]
College of Health Sciences^[13]
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences^[14]
Faculty of Science^[15]
Faculty of Dentistry^[16]
Faculty of Computing
Faculty of Clinical Science ^[17]
Faculty of Agriculture^[18]
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Science Laboratory Technology
Faculty of Law^[19]
College of Continuing Education^[20]

and the recently (2023) accredited Faculty of Communication and Media Studies^[21]

Faculties and departments

List of Faculties and Departments in tabular format:


S/N	FACULTIES	DEPARTMENTS
1	Faculty of Clinical Sciences	Internal Medicine Paediatrics and Child Health Anaesthesiology Surgery Obstetrics & Gynaecology Preventive & Social Medicine Nursing Radiology Mental Health Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery Ophthalmology
2	Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences	Anatomy Physiology Pharmacology Anatomical Pathology Chemical Pathology Haematology, Blood Transfusion & Immunology Medical Microbiology Medical Biochemistry
3	Faculty of Dentistry	Restoration Dentistry Child Dental Health Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Preventive& Social Dentistry Oral Pathology & Oral Biology
4	Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences	Clinical Pharmacy and Management Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology
5	Faculty of Humanities	Department of Music Department of English Studies Department of Fine Arts and Design Department of Foreign Language & Literature Department of Religious and Cultural Studies Department of History & Diplomatic Studies Department of Philosophy Department of Theatre and Film Studies Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies
6	'Faculty of Social Sciences	Department of Economics Department of Geography & Environmental Management Department of Sociology Department of Political & Administration Studies Department of Social works
7	Faculty of Sciences	Department of Animal & Environmental Biology Department of Microbiology Department of Plant Science & Biotechnology Department of Pure & Industrial Chemistry Department of Computer Science Department of Geology Department of Mathematics and Statistics Department of Physics Department of Biochemistry
8	Faculty of Education	Department of Adult & Non-Formal Education Department of Curriculum Studies & Educational Technology Department of Educational Foundations Department of Educational Management and Planning Department of Education Psychology, Guidance. & Counselling Department of Human Kinetics & Health Education Department Library and Information Science Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education
9.	Faculty of Engineering	Department of Chemical Engineering Department of Petroleum Engineering Department of Civil Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Gas Engineering Department of Environmental Engineering
10	Faculty of Agriculture	Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Department of Animal Science Department of Crop and Soil Science Department of Fisheries Department of Forestry and Wildlife
11	Faculty of Management Sciences	Department of Accounting Department of Finance and Banking Department of Management Department of Marketing Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism
12	Faculty of Computing	Department of Cyber Security Department of Information Technology (IT)

Notable alumni

Notable faculty

Vice Chancellor

Professor Georgewill Owunari - 2021 ~ Present^[22]

Former vice chancellors

Prof. Okodudu Stephen^[23]- (Acting) 2020 ~2021
Prof. Ndowa Lale - 2015 ~ 2020^[24]
Prof. Joseph Atubokiki Ajienka - 2010 ~ 2015^[25]^[26]
Prof. Don Baridam - 2005 ~ 2010
Prof. Nimi Briggs - 2000 ~ 2005^[27]
Prof. Theo Vincent - 1996 ~ 2000
Prof. Nimi Briggs - (Acting) 1995 ~ 1996
Prof. Ademola Salau - (Acting) 1994 ~ 1995
Prof. Njidda M. Gadzama - (Acting) 1992 ~ 1994
Prof. Kelsey Harrison - 1989 ~ 1992
Prof. Sylvanus J. Cookey - 1982 ~ 1989
Prof. Donald E. U. Ekong - 1977 ~ 1982

Library

The objective of the library is derived from those of its parent institution, the University of Port Harcourt. It exists to provide books, non-book/electronic resources and ancillary services which are invaluable in extending and supporting the university’s programmes of teaching, learning and Research.^[28]

Affiliate Institutions

In 1981, an affiliation protocol was approved between The University of Port Harcourt and the then College of Education, Uyo in the old Cross River State. That protocol produced graduates in Education in 1985 (see 6th Convocation brochure) and 1986. The affiliation was terminated by the upgrade of the College of Education, Uyo to a State University in 1983 by the Administration of Dr Clement Isong. That University was named University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Uyo. When it was taken over by the Federal Government in 1991, it became what is today known as the University of Uyo (UNIUYO). Ever since, Uniport has nurtured programmes in other affiliate institutions.

Below is a list of affiliate institutions of the University of Port Harcourt approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).^[29]

National Missionary Seminary of St. Paul, Gwagwalada, Abuja
Methodists Theological institute, Umuahia
Baptist College of Theology, Obinze, Owerri

References

^ ^a ^b "University of Port Harcourt". Institutions. The Association of Commonwealth Universities. Archived from the original on 1 December 2010. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
^ ^a ^b "University of Port Harcourt". Review. 4 International Colleges & Universities. 15 February 2010. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
^ ^a ^b ^c "History of the University". Brief History. University of Port Harcourt. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
^ Oruh, Nnaemeka (4 September 2008). "Revisiting the University of Port Harcourt 'Gang War'". Nigeria Matters. Nigerians in America. Archived from the original on 3 December 2008. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
^ "Home". www.uniport.edu.ng.
^ "Complete list of Courses offered at UNIPORT". PrepsNG Scholars. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
^ "UNIPORT gets new Vice Chancellor". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 4 July 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
^ "University of Port Harcourt – Faculty of Humanities". humanities.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
^ "Home". www.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
^ "University of Port Harcourt – Faculty of Education". education.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
^ "University of Port Harcourt – Faculty of Engineering". engineering.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
^ "University of Port Harcourt – Faculty of Management Sciences". mgtsciences.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
^ "College of Health Sciences". www.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
^ "University of Port Harcourt – Faculty of Basic Medical Science". basicmedicalsciences.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
^ "Default Web Site Page". uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
^ "University of Port Harcourt – Faculty of Dentistry". dentistry.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
^ "University of Port Harcourt – Faculty of Clinical Science". clinicalsciences.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
^ "University of Port Harcourt – Faculty of Agricultural Sciences". agric.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
^ "University of Port Harcourt – Faculty of Law". law.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
^ "cce.uniport.edu.ng". cce.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
^ "THIS WEEK IN RETROSPECT IN THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT ( Monday 24th – Friday 28th July, 2023 )". www.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
^ Chinedu, Clement (2 July 2021). "University of Port Harcourt gets new Vice Chancellor". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
^ "Global Peace Advocates Honours Okodudu". www.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
^ Ugwuanyi, Sylvester (17 July 2015). "Lale resumes as new UNIPORT Vice-Chancellor". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
^ "UNIPORT School Fees". PrepsNG Scholars. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
^ "Professor Joseph Atubokiki Ajienka - The NEWS".
^ Tolu-Kolawole, Deborah (14 April 2023). "Pro-chancellors, vice-chancellors mourn Nimi Briggs". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
^ "Donald Ekong Library – Heart beat of the University". Retrieved 28 December 2022.
^ "Approved Affiliations | National Universities Commission".

External links

Official website

[acu-1] "University of Port Harcourt". Institutions. The Association of Commonwealth Universities. Archived from the original on 1 December 2010. Retrieved 18 February 2010.

[4icu-2] "University of Port Harcourt". Review. 4 International Colleges & Universities. 15 February 2010. Retrieved 18 February 2010.

[briefhis-3] "History of the University". Brief History. University of Port Harcourt. Retrieved 18 February 2010.

[4] Oruh, Nnaemeka (4 September 2008). "Revisiting the University of Port Harcourt 'Gang War'". Nigeria Matters. Nigerians in America. Archived from the original on 3 December 2008. Retrieved 18 February 2010.

[5] "Home". www.uniport.edu.ng.

[6] "Complete list of Courses offered at UNIPORT". PrepsNG Scholars. Retrieved 24 December 2023.

[7] "UNIPORT gets new Vice Chancellor". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 4 July 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2023.

[8] "University of Port Harcourt – Faculty of Humanities". humanities.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.

[9] "Home". www.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.

[10] "University of Port Harcourt – Faculty of Education". education.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.

[11] "University of Port Harcourt – Faculty of Engineering". engineering.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.

[12] "University of Port Harcourt – Faculty of Management Sciences". mgtsciences.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.

[13] "College of Health Sciences". www.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.

[14] "University of Port Harcourt – Faculty of Basic Medical Science". basicmedicalsciences.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.

[15] "Default Web Site Page". uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.

[16] "University of Port Harcourt – Faculty of Dentistry". dentistry.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.

[17] "University of Port Harcourt – Faculty of Clinical Science". clinicalsciences.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.

[18] "University of Port Harcourt – Faculty of Agricultural Sciences". agric.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.

[19] "University of Port Harcourt – Faculty of Law". law.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.

[20] "cce.uniport.edu.ng". cce.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 4 June 2023.

[21] "THIS WEEK IN RETROSPECT IN THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT ( Monday 24th – Friday 28th July, 2023 )". www.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 24 June 2024.

[:1-22] Chinedu, Clement (2 July 2021). "University of Port Harcourt gets new Vice Chancellor". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 13 July 2022.

[23] "Global Peace Advocates Honours Okodudu". www.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 14 August 2021.

[Ugwuanyi_2015-24] Ugwuanyi, Sylvester (17 July 2015). "Lale resumes as new UNIPORT Vice-Chancellor". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2 June 2023.

[25] "UNIPORT School Fees". PrepsNG Scholars. Retrieved 18 January 2024.

[26] "Professor Joseph Atubokiki Ajienka - The NEWS".

[Tolu-Kolawole_2023-27] Tolu-Kolawole, Deborah (14 April 2023). "Pro-chancellors, vice-chancellors mourn Nimi Briggs". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2 June 2023.

[28] "Donald Ekong Library – Heart beat of the University". Retrieved 28 December 2022.

[29] "Approved Affiliations | National Universities Commission".

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[10]

[11]

[12]

[13]

[14]

[15]

[16]

[17]

[18]

[19]

[20]

[21]

[22]

[23]

[24]

[25]

[26]

[27]

[28]

[29]

v t e Association of African Universities
Algeria	Algiers 1 University Constantine 1 University Oran 1 University University of Ouargla University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene
Angola	Agostinho Neto University
Benin	University of Abomey-Calavi
Botswana	Botho University Botswana Accountancy College Botswana International University of Science and Technology Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Botswana
Burkina Faso	Nazi Boni University University of Ouagadougou
Burundi	University of Burundi
Cameroon	University of Bamenda University of Buea University of Douala University of Dschang University of Maroua University of Ngaoundéré University of Yaoundé I
Cape Verde	Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde
Central African Republic	EUCLID University of Bangui
Chad	University of N'Djamena
Republic of the Congo	Marien Ngouabi University
Cote d'Ivoire	International University of Grand-Bassam Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny
Democratic Republic of the Congo	Catholic University of Bukavu University of Kinshasa University of Kisangani University of Lubumbashi
Egypt	Ain Shams University Al-Azhar University Alexandria Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology Alexandria University Benha University Cairo University Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology Egyptian e-Learning University Helwan University Mansoura University Menoufia University Minya University Misr University for Science and Technology October 6 University Pharos University in Alexandria South Valley University Suez Canal University Tanta University The American University in Cairo The British University in Egypt University of Sadat City Zagazig University
Eritrea	University of Asmara
Eswatini	University of Eswatini
Ethiopia	Addis Ababa Science and Technology University Addis Ababa University Ethiopian Civil Service University Haramaya University Hawassa University Jimma University Mekelle University St. Mary's University Wollega University
Gabon	Omar Bongo University
Ghana	Accra Institute of Technology Accra Technical University African University College of Communications All Nations University Ashesi University Bluecrest University College Central University George Grant University of Mines and Technology Ghana Institute of Languages Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration Koforidua Technical University Kumasi Technical University Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Methodist University College Ghana Pentecost University Presbyterian University College Radford University College Regent University College of Science and Technology Regional Maritime University University for Development Studies University of Cape Coast University of Education, Winneba University of Energy and Natural Resources University of Ghana University of Health and Allied Sciences University of Professional Studies University of Media, Arts and Communication Valley View University Wisconsin International University College Zenith University College
Kenya	African Virtual University Catholic University of Eastern Africa Daystar University Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Egerton University International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Kenyatta University Maseno University Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Moi University Mount Kenya University Multimedia University of Kenya South Eastern Kenya University Strathmore University Umma University University of Eldoret University of Nairobi
Lesotho	National University of Lesotho
Liberia	Cuttington University Stella Maris Polytechnic University United Methodist University
Libya	Al Asmarya University for Islamic Sciences Al Zawiya University Misurata University Sabha University University of Benghazi University of Tripoli
Madagascar	University of Antananarivo University of Toamasina University of Toliara
Malawi	Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Malawi University of Science and Technology UNICAF University of Malawi
Mali	University of Bamako
Mauritania	University of Nouakchott Al Aasriya
Mauritius	Open University of Mauritius University of Mauritius University of Technology, Mauritius
Morocco	Mohammed First University Mohammed V University University of al-Qarawiyyin
Mozambique	Catholic University of Mozambique Eduardo Mondlane University Maputo University
Namibia	International University of Management Namibia University of Science and Technology University of Namibia
Niger	Abdou Moumouni University Higher Institute of Mining, Industry and Geology Maryam Abacha American University Niger
Nigeria	Abia State University Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Adamawa State University Ahmadu Bello University Al-Hikmah University Babcock University Bayero University Bells University of Technology Bowen University Crawford University Delta State University, Abraka Ebonyi State University Federal University of Technology, Minna Federal University of Technology, Owerri Federal University of Technology, Yola Gombe State University Kogi State University Kwara State University Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Michael Okpara University of Agriculture National Open University of Nigeria Niger Delta University Nnamdi Azikiwe University Osun State University Pan-Atlantic University Redeemer's University Rivers State University University of Abuja University of Africa University of Agriculture, Abeokuta University of Agriculture, Makurdi University of Benin University of Calabar University of Ibadan University of Ilorin University of Lagos University of Port Harcourt University of Uyo Usman Dan Fodio University
Rwanda	Université Nationale du Rwanda
Sierra Leone	Njala University University of Sierra Leone
Somalia	Benadir University East Africa University Puntland State University
South Africa	Cape Peninsula University of Technology Central University of Technology Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University North-West University Rhodes University University of Cape Town University of Fort Hare University of Johannesburg University of KwaZulu-Natal University of the Free State University of Limpopo University of Pretoria University of South Africa University of Stellenbosch University of the Western Cape University of the Witwatersrand University of Venda University of Zululand Walter Sisulu University
South Sudan	University of Juba
Sudan	El Imam El Mahdi University Omdurman Ahlia University Red Sea University University of Science and Technology
Tanzania	Ardhi University Muslim University of Morogoro Mzumbe University St. Augustine University of Tanzania The Open University of Tanzania University of Dar es Salaam Zanzibar University
The Gambia	University of the Gambia
Togo	Université de Lomé
Uganda	Busitema University Uganda Christian University Uganda Management Institute Uganda Martyrs University
Zambia	Cavendish University Copperbelt University Mulungushi University University of Zambia Zambian Open University
Zimbabwe	Africa University Bindura University of Science Education Chinhoyi University of Technology Great Zimbabwe University Harare Institute of Technology Lupane State University Midlands State University National University of Science and Technology University of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Open University

v t e Universities in Nigeria
Federal	Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo Ahmadu Bello University Bayero University Kano Federal University, Birnin Kebbi Federal University Dutse Federal University, Dutsin-Ma Federal University, Gashua Federal University, Gusau Federal University Kashere Federal University, Lokoja Federal University, Otuoke Federal University Oye Ekiti Federal University, Wukari Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru Federal University of Lafia Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun Federal University of Technology Akure Federal University of Technology, Minna Federal University of Technology Owerri Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Modibbo Adama Federal University of Technology, Yola National Open University of Nigeria Nigeria Maritime University Nigerian Army University Biu Nigerian Defence Academy Nnamdi Azikiwe University Obafemi Awolowo University University of Abuja University of Agriculture, Makurdi University of Benin University of Calabar University of Ibadan University of Ilorin University of Jos University of Lagos University of Maiduguri University of Nigeria University of Port Harcourt University of Uyo Usmanu Danfodiyo University
State	Abia State University Uturu Adamawa State University Adekunle Ajasin University Akwa Ibom State University Ambrose Alli University Bauchi State University Bayelsa Medical University Benue State University Borno State University Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Cross River University of Technology Delta State University Ebonyi State University Edo University, Iyamho Ekiti State University Enugu State University of Science and Technology Gombe State University Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Imo State University Kaduna State University Kano State University of Technology Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Kogi State University Kwara State University Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Lagos State University Nasarawa State University Niger Delta University Olabisi Onabanjo University Ondo State University of Science and Technology Osun State University Plateau State University Rivers State University Sokoto State University Sule Lamido University Tai Solarin University of Education Taraba State University The Polytechnic, Ibadan Umaru Musa Yar'adua University University of Africa, Toru-Orua Yobe State University Bukar Abba Ibrahim University Yusuf Maitama Sule University Zamfara State University
Private	Achievers University Afe Babalola University Ajayi Crowther University Al-Hikmah University American University of Nigeria Anchor University Arthur Jarvis University Augustine University Ilara Babcock University Baze University Bells University of Technology Benson Idahosa University Bingham University Bowen University Caleb University Caritas University CETEP City University Chrisland University Christopher University Coal City University Covenant University Crawford University Crescent University Elizade University Fountain University Godfrey Okoye University Gregory University Hezekiah University Igbinedion University Joseph Ayo Babalola University Kings University Koladaisi University Kwararafa University Landmark University Lead City University Madonna University McPherson University Mountain Top University Nile University of Nigeria Novena University Obong University Oduduwa University Pan-Atlantic University Paul University Peaceland University Redeemer's University Nigeria Renaissance University Rhema University Ritman University Salem University Samuel Adegboyega University Tansian University University of Mkar Veritas University Wellspring University Wesley University Western Delta University

Authority control databases
International	ISNI VIAF
National	United States Czech Republic
Other	IdRef

Former names	University College, Port Harcourt^[1]
Motto	For Enlightenment and Self-Reliance
Type	Public
Established	1975
Vice-Chancellor	Owunari Georgewill
Students	35,000-39,999 ^[2]
Location	Port Harcourt , Rivers State , Nigeria 4°54′26″N 6°55′01″E / 4.9071°N 6.9170°E / 4.9071; 6.9170
Campus	Urban
Colours	Blue and white^[2]
Nickname	Uniport^[3]^[4]
Website	www.uniport.edu.ng