Nova Southeastern University

About us

Location Ft. Lauderdale, United States Funding Type Private
No of Students 24000 Establishment HE Institution / College
Founded In 1964 Estimated Cost of Living 14000 USD
Address 3301 College Avenue

Founded in 1964, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a private, selective, research institution with more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Ranked a Top 200 best college among U.S. universities in 2019 (ranked #191), NSU is one of 50 private institutions in the U.S. classified as a high activity doctoral/research university. Small class sizes provide one-to-one access to professors, and career and international student advisors are available to assist students with internships as well as CPT and OPT opportunities to find the best experience to boost their careers. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, students have access to a robust offering of professional and social opportunities within a multi-cultural environment.

Scholarships up to $10,000 are available for students who qualify. NSU offers a vast number of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees through its 16 colleges in the fields of Business, Dental Medicine, Education, Engineering and Computing, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Optometry,  Pharmacy, Psychology, and Natural Sciences and Oceanography. Biology, Marine Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Psychology, Engineering, Finance, Nursing, and Sport and Recreation Management are some popular degree programs. NSU also offers pre-professional programs in Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Law, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Optometry, and Pre-Veterinary. 

Why?

Nova Southeastern University is located on a 314-acre campus which is 10 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean and readily accessible via several highways to Florida's turnpike. A diverse student population includes 1,282 international students from 109 countries. State-of-the-art facilities include the latest classroom technology, advanced laboratories and the best research facilities.

South Florida's climate is warm, so students can enjoy a lot of outdoor activities, including sunbathing, bike riding, fishing and surfing. South Florida is also home to the best in food, arts and entertainment with its open-air festivals, concerts, shopping malls and restaurants. Orlando and Miami are short distances from campus. Students will live in spacious residence halls which are secure and convenient to classes, campus dining and the fitness complex. Every room features a private bathroom. Undergrad students with 0-48 credit hours are required to live on-campus. There are more than 120 clubs and organizations for students to join.