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Founded in 1964, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a private, selective research institution with more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students. NSU is classified as a research university with “high research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.  The university is currently seeking international students looking to enroll in their undergraduate programs.

 
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit application ($50 fee)
  • A minimum 3.00 GPA is required for admission
  • Submit TOEFL/IELTS or Talk International Test Score

(TOEFL Internet based 79, IELTS 6.0, iTEP 3.9, ELS Level 113, TALK International Level 9, or PTE Academic 54+)

TUITION AND FEES

Undergraduate Tuition (2019-20)                              $31,150

Average Room & Board (including meal plan)*         $10,300

*Housing costs vary based on room type selected, (i.e., double or triple)

Student Services, course-specific and laboratory fees also apply

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

Dean’s Scholarship1                                             $5,000 to $17,000

President’s Scholarship2                                      Full-tuition

PREMEIR PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS

Razor’s Edge Scholarship                                     $22,000

Razor’s Edge Scholarship3(based on acceptance into a Razor’s Edge Scholars program and students must live on campus all four years). Limited number available in the amount of $22,000. Deadline for Razor’s Edge application is February 1.

Fischler Academy scholarships3                         $17,000

(available to students majoring in education)

 1Awarded at point of Admission

2No additional scholarship application needed. Consideration is by invitation only

3Requires Premier Program application

 

WHY NSU?

Small class sizes provide one-to-one access to professors.

A vibrant campus life includes NCAA Athletics, social and professional organizations and cultural activities.

Ranked a top 200 best college among national universities in 2018.

Prestigious graduate programs in medicine, law, psychology, business, education, pharmacy, and dentistry.

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 libraries.

NSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

INTERSNHIPS/EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

Students at NSU have the opportunity to explore careers during their first semester of college which provides students with a sense of what it’s like to work in a particular field.

CAREER ADVISEMENT

This service provides an opportunity for international students to work one-on-one with a career adviser who can assist with:

Job correspondence including: resume, cover letter and curriculum vitae

Interviewing skills including understanding cultural differences

Graduate school planning and personal statement development

Local, nationwide and international job search

Students can also get assistance with CPT and OPT search to find the best experience to boost their career and resume

CAMPUS LOCATION

The university’s Fort Lauderdale campus is located on 314-acre site 10 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean and readily accessible via several highways and Florida’s Turnpike.

With its warm climate, there’s sunbathing, bike riding, fishing and surfing. Students will enjoy world-class food and the best in arts and entertainment. South Florida offers open-air festivals, concerts, shopping malls, all just minutes from campus. Professional teams like the Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, Miami Marlins and Florida Panthers are all within a 30-minute drive.

ATHLETICS

The NSU Sharks compete in NCAA Division II sports as members of the Sunshine State Conference. Offering 17 intercollegiate athletic programs, student-athletes enjoy some of the best facilities in South Florida.

Men’s Women’s
Baseball

 

Basketball

 

Basketball

 

Cross-Country

 

Cross-Country

 

 Golf

 

Golf

 

Rowing

 

Soccer

 

Soccer

 

Swimming

 

Track & Field

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Softball

 

Swimming

 

Tennis

 

Track & Field

 

Volleyballl

 

STUDENT LIFE

Students at NSU can join more than 100 on-campus clubs and organizations. The university also offers student government, socially active Greek life with fraternities and sororities, and pre-professional societies. NSU students can attend NFL Miami Dolphin home games for free. 

RESIDENCE HALLS

Campus living is part of the experience at NSU. Residence halls are spacious, secure and convenient to the recreation fitness complex, campus dining and classes. All residence halls offer free utilities including Wi-Fi, cable and laundry. Every room features a private bathroom. Undergraduate students with 0-48 credit hours are required to live on-campus.

NSU RANKINGS

Ranked a top 200 best college among national universities in 2018 by U.S. News & World Report

Nova Southeastern University tied for 10th on U.S. News & World Report’s Campus Ethnic Diversity rankings.