The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) is Nigeria’s leading federal institution, renowned for academic achievement and research. UNIPORT, founded in 1975, has been a popular choice for students seeking superior higher education in Nigeria.

UNIPORT has 12 faculties and offers a wide range of academic programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students. As the admissions process for 2025/2026 begins, prospective students are interested in UNIPORT’s broad academic offerings.

In this blog post, we will present a full overview of all the courses available at UNIPORT for the academic year 2025/2026. This overview covers all of the arts, social sciences, engineering, sciences, and professional degree programs available at UNIPORT.

Accredited Courses Offered At UNIPORT

UNIPORT provides undergraduate programs across numerous fields that lead to the award of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), and more.

Courses Offered in the Faculty of Humanities

The Faculty of Humanities is one of the largest at the University of Port Harcourt. It provides a wide range of courses across many departments, including:

• English and Literary Studies
• Foreign Languages
• History and Diplomatic Studies
• Linguistics and Communication Studies
• Philosophy
• Religious and Cultural Studies

Courses Offered in the Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences offers academic programs through two departments: Economics and Political and Administrative Studies. Here are a few of the available programs:

• B.Sc. Economics
• B.Sc. Political Science
• B.Sc Psychology
• B.Sc. Public Administration
• B.Sc. Sociology
• M.Sc. Economics
• M.Sc. Political Science
• M.Sc. Public Administration
• M.Sc. Sociology
• Ph.D. Economics
• Ph.D. Political Science
• Ph.D. Public Administration
• Ph.D. Sociology

Courses Offered in the Faculty of Management Sciences

UNIPORT Faculty of Management Sciences is well-known in Nigeria for its high-quality business and management education. The faculty includes the following departments/programs:

• English and Literary Studies
• Foreign Languages
• History and Diplomatic Studies
• Linguistics and Communication Studies
• Philosophy
• Religious and Cultural Studies

Courses Offered in the Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences offers academic programs through two departments: Economics and Political and Administrative Studies. Here are a few of the available programs:

• B.Sc. Economics
• B.Sc. Political Science
• B.Sc Psychology
• B.Sc. Public Administration
• B.Sc. Sociology
• M.Sc. Economics
• M.Sc. Political Science
• M.Sc. Public Administration
• M.Sc. Sociology
• Ph.D. Economics
• Ph.D. Political Science
• Ph.D. Public Administration
• Ph.D. Sociology

Courses Offered in the Faculty of Management Sciences

UNIPORT Faculty of Management Sciences is well-known in Nigeria for its high-quality business and management education. The faculty includes the following departments/programs:

• Accounting
• Banking and Finance
• Business Administration
• Management
• Marketing
• Office and Information Management
• Insurance & Risk Management

Courses Offered in the Faculty of Education

The UNIPORT Faculty of Education offers high-quality teacher education programs. The main departments and courses are:

• B.A English Education
• B.A French Education
• B.A Igbo, Yoruba & Hausa Education
• B.Ed. Early Childhood Education
• B.Ed. Primary Education Studies
• B.Ed. Curriculum and Teaching
• B.Ed. Educational Management
• B.Ed Mathematics Education
• B.Ed Biology Education
• B.Ed Physics Education
• B.Ed Chemistry Education
• B.Ed Integrated Science Education
• B.Ed Agricultural Science Education
• B.Ed Business Education
• B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
• B.Ed. Measurement and Evaluation
• B.Ed. Science Education
• B.Ed. Arts Education
• B.Ed. Educational Psychology
• M.Ed. programs
• Ph.D. Education Management
• Ph.D. Curriculum Studies
• Ph.D. Guidance and Counselling
• Ph.D. Measurement and Evaluation

Courses Offered in the Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering offers world-class engineering programs in many fields, including:

• B.Eng. Civil Engineering
• B.Eng. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Eng Marine Engineering
• B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
• B.Eng. Petroleum and Gas Engineering
• M.Eng. Structural Engineering
• M.Eng. Highway and Transportation Engineering
• M.Eng. Petroleum Engineering
• M.Eng. Electrical Power Systems
• M.Eng. Production Engineering
• Ph.D. Civil Engineering
• Ph.D. Electrical Engineering
• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
• Ph.D. Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Courses Offered in the Faculty of Agriculture

Students interested in agriculture and related fields may explore the following main courses:

• B. Agriculture – Animal Science, Crop/Soil Science, Agric Economics, Agric Extension, Fisheries
• B. Forestry and Wildlife
• B. Agric Economics & Extension
• B. Agric Engineering/Technology
• M.Sc. Animal Science
• M.Sc. Crop Science
• M.Sc. Soil Science
• M.Sc. Agricultural Economics
• M.Sc. Fisheries
• M.Sc. Forestry
• M.Sc. Wildlife
• Ph.D Animal Science
• Ph.D Crop Science
• Ph.D Soil Science
• Ph.D Agric Economics
• Ph.D Fisheries
• Ph.D Forestry
• Ph.D Wildlife

Courses Offered in the Faculty of Environmental Sciences

The courses offered by the Faculty of Environmental Sciences include:

• B. Urban & Regional Planning
• B. Estate Management
• B. Architecture
• B. Environmental Management & Toxicology
• B. Hydrobiology & Fisheries
• B.Sc. Geography and Environmental Management
• B.Sc. Environmental Biology/Microbiology
• B.Sc. Environmental Chemistry
• B.Sc. Environmental Physics
• M.Sc. Environmental Management
• M.Sc. Environmental Chemistry
• M.Sc. Environmental Biology
• M.Sc. Environmental Physics
• M.Sc. Microbiology
• M.Sc. Geography
• Ph.D. Environmental Management
• Ph.D. Microbiology
• Ph.D. Environmental Chemistry
• Ph.D. Environmental Biology
• Ph.D. Geography

Courses Offered in the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

• MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
• BMLS – Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
• B.Sc Nursing Science
• B.Sc Dentistry
• B.Sc. Pharmacy
• M.Sc. Anatomy
• M.Sc. Physiology
• M.Sc. Pharmacology
• Ph.D. Anatomy
• Ph.D. Physiology
• Ph.D. Pharmacology

Courses Offered in the Faculty of Clinical Sciences

• MBBS
• B.Sc Optometry
• M.Sc. Human Physiology
• M.Sc. Pharmacology
• M.Sc. Anatomy
• M.Sc. Haematology
• M.Sc. Chemical Pathology
• M.Sc. Community Medicine
• M.Sc. Medical Parasitology
• M.Sc. Medical Microbiology
• Ph.D. programs

Courses Offered in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

• B.Sc Pharmacy
• M.Pharm (Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacognosy)
• PGD programs
• Ph.D. Pharmaceutics
• Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Ph.D. Pharmacology
• Ph.D. Clinical Pharmacy

Courses Offered in the Faculty of Dentistry

• BDS – Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• MDS – Master of Dental Surgery (Orthodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontology, Pedodontics, Restorative Dentistry)
• Ph.D. – Doctor of Philosophy in Dentistry

Courses Offered in the Faculty of Law

• LLB – Bachelor of Laws
• BL – Bachelor of Law
• LLM – Master of Laws (Oil & Gas Law, Maritime Law, Environmental Law, Corporate Law, etc)
• Ph.D. – Doctor of Philosophy in Law

Postgraduate Degree Programs at UNIPORT

UNIPORT offers a wide range of postgraduate programs that lead to the awarding of Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s, and Doctorate (PhD) degrees. These cut across all faculties.

UNIPORT offers several significant postgraduate degrees, including:

• PGD, M.Sc and Ph.D in various Engineering fields
• PGD and M.Sc in Environmental Management, Urban & Regional Planning, Hydrobiology etc.
• Master’s and Ph.D in Agricultural programs like Crop Science, Animal Science, Fisheries, Forestry, etc.
• PGD, Master’s and Ph.D in Basic Medical courses like Anatomy, Nursing Science, Physiology etc.
• LL.M and Ph.D programs in specialized Law disciplines like Corporate Law, Maritime & Shipping Law etc.
• MBA, M.Sc and Ph.D degrees in Management, Business Administration and Accounting
• Master’s and Ph.D degrees in core Science disciplines like Microbiology, Geology, Mathematics, Physics etc.

Professional Degree Programs at UNIPORT

In addition to academic programs, UNIPORT provides a variety of professional degree courses to help students develop practical skills and abilities. This includes:

• PGD in Education, Public Health, Safety Management etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B)
• Medical Laboratory Science Council Program
• Nursing Science Council Program

Conclusion

UNIPORT offers one of Nigeria’s most diverse academic programs, spanning the humanities, medicine, sciences, and engineering. Whether seeking undergraduate or postgraduate education, the institution provides a wide range of fascinating opportunities for prospective students.

We hope that this informative reference gives comprehensive information about all undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the University of Port Harcourt. Prospective students can compare their selections from UNIPORT’s 12 faculties and make educated academic judgments for the 2025/2026 entrance session.