Rivers State University Centre for Open and Distance Learning
“Excellence and Creativity”
Barriers fall. Learning rises. Quality university education, wherever you are.
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PROFESSOR ISAAC ZEB-OBIPI
Vice-Chancellor
Welcome to Rivers State University Centre for Open and Distance Learning. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for a new semester, this portal is your home for admissions, learning, results, and everything in between. We’re glad to have you.
Professor Boma Isabella Dambo
Director, Centre for Open and Distance Learning
On behalf of the management and staff of the Centre for Open and Distance Learning, I warmly welcome you. Our promise to every learner is simple: you will study the same curriculum, be assessed to the same standard and graduate with the same Rivers State University degree as students on campus. You will not study alone — our e-tutors, helpdesk and counsellors will support you at every step. Barriers fall. Learning rises.
Our schools and faculties
Every programme at RSUCODL sits inside one of these faculties. Pick the one that fits, then choose a programme inside it.
Faculty of Administration and Management
7 departments
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Employment Relations and Human Resource Management
- Finance
- +3 more
Faculty of Agriculture
8 departments
- Agricultural and Applied Economics
- Agricultural Economics and Extension
- Animal Science
- Crop Science
- +4 more
Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences
5 departments
- Anatomical Pathology
- Chemical Pathology
- Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Immunology
- Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
- +1 more
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
8 departments
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Medical Biochemistry
- Medicine and Surgery
- +4 more
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
6 departments
- Community Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- +2 more
Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
4 departments
- Cinematography and Broadcasting
- Development Communication Studies
- Journalism and Print Technology
- Public Relations and Advertising
Faculty of Engineering
8 departments
- Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
- Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- +4 more
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
7 departments
- Architecture
- Environmental Management
- Estate Management
- Geography and Environmental Management
- +3 more
Faculty of Humanities
6 departments
- English and Literary Studies
- History and International Diplomacy
- Modern Languages (French)
- Philosophy
- +2 more
Faculty of Law
4 departments
- Commercial and Industrial Law
- Jurisprudence and International Law
- Private Property Law
- Public Law
Faculty of Science
10 departments
- Animal and Environmental Biology
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- +6 more
Faculty of Social Sciences
5 departments
- Economics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- +1 more
Why Study with CODL?
Flexible study
Learn online through our learning platform, with short face-to-face residency periods each semester.
Same degree, same standard
A Rivers State University degree, approved by Senate and in line with NUC standards.
Well-designed study materials
Self-instructional courseware written by subject experts and reviewed for quality.
Real support
E-tutors, a helpdesk, academic advising and counselling throughout your studies.
Study while you work
Keep your job and family commitments while you earn your degree.
4 Programmes to choose from
The full catalogue on offer at RSUCODL, grouped by award.
Bachelor's
4B.Sc.(Ed.) Business Education (Accountancy Option)
Business Education · Faculty of Education
B.Sc.(Ed.) Business Education (Entrepreneurship Option)
Business Education · Faculty of Education
B.Sc.(Ed.) Business Education (Marketing Option)
Business Education · Faculty of Education
B.Sc.(Ed.) Business Education (Office Management Technology Option)
Business Education · Faculty of Education
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Welcome to the Centre for Open and Distance Learning
The Centre extends the University’s teaching beyond the physical campus to working professionals, learners in distant locations and anyone who needs to study at their own time, pace and place. Learners on the ODL mode take the same courses, meet the same standards and receive the same Rivers State University degree as students on campus.
Still deciding? Ask us anything.
Our admissions team answers questions about entry requirements, fees and study formats at RSUCODL.