The University of Port Harcourt is a public research university situated in Aluu and Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
The University of Port Harcourt has a rich history. 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 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).
Faculties and Departments
The University of Port Harcourt comprises various faculties offering a wide array of courses. Here's a glimpse into some of the faculties:
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- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Basic Medical Science
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Clinical Science
- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
- Faculty of Law
Within these faculties, various departments offer specialized courses. For instance, the Department of Education Psychology, Guidance is part of the Faculty of Education.
Here is a table summarizing the faculties and some associated departments:
| Faculty | Departments |
|---|---|
| Humanities | Various departments in humanities |
| Education | Department of Education Psychology, Guidance |
| Engineering | Various departments in engineering |
| Management Sciences | Various departments in management sciences |
| Basic Medical Science | Various departments in basic medical science |
| Dentistry | Various departments in dentistry |
| Clinical Science | Various departments in clinical science |
| Agricultural Sciences | Various departments in agricultural sciences |
| Law | Various departments in law |
The Donald Ekong Library
The objective of the library is derived from those of its parent institution, the University of Port Harcourt.
The Donald Ekong Library serves as the heart beat of the University.
A tour in the University of PortHarcourt Abuja Campus
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