Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a private university established in Florida in the year 1964. With over 150 programs in graduate, undergraduate and professional school programs, NSU is ranked among the top 5 US colleges with the most number of minority graduate degree recipients. NSU has an annual undergraduate enrollment of 4,904 students both from state and international. Medical and psychology programs from NSU are top-ranked in Florida, also it has the only college of Optometry in the state.

Rankings

  • US News and World Report ranked it as #246 among best Colleges in national universities. And #165 in Top Performers on Social Mobility.
  • THE ranking reveals it to be among 301 and 350th in world rankings for 2023 and 401-500th in US rankings for 2023.
  • During 2016, Times higher Education also listed it among 20 universities that can be world-renowned by 2030.
  • According to QS World University ranking, NSU is ranked among 501-550th in the world.
  • Niche.com ranks it as 11th in best colleges of Florida category and 7th in best colleges for psychology in Florida.

Highlights

University Type Private
Campus Setting Suburban
Annual Endowment 118 million USD
Student Retention Rate 75%
Work-study program Yes
Mode of Program Full time; Part-time; online
Campus housing facility 25%
Annual cost of Attendance 50,333 USD
Admission Helpdesk 954-262-4357

Campus

  • The campus is 314 acres in south Florida with an on-campus housing facility which provides free utilities like Wi-Fi, Cable, Electricity, Laundry etc.
  • NSU features over 100 on-campus clubs and organizations and has an auditorium hall that hosts many college events with a capacity of up to 4,500.
  • There are also Sports and Recreation clubs, Fitness centers, Arts centers on campus which enhances the all-round ability of the student.
  • Living in South Florida would be fun with a beach within a few miles and Walt Disney World a few hours away.

Residence

  • The on-campus housing has 7 residence halls and apartment housing plans for undergraduate students.
  • Types of accommodation available are from a single room a person to a studio type in both residence halls and apartments.
  • All the residents must purchase a mandatory Declining balance plan per semester.
  • Costs for a few housing areas are listed below:
Name of housing Declining balance Total room cost for a year
Rolling hills Building A USD 450 USD 26,764 (max)
Leo Goodwin Sr. Hall USD 1,595 USD 9,240
Rolling hills Building C USD 450 USD 9,600
  • All the residence hall buildings have a classroom, study lounge on each floor, laundry, kitchen, and a TV lounge.

Programs

  • NSU offers 242-degree programs in Medicine, Law, Dentistry, Business, Computer sciences, Education and more. 150 of them being offered at the undergraduate level.
  • The undergraduate students are allowed to take part in popular NSU research areas like oncology, dentistry, autism, etc. The average class size of UG is also maintained as low as 17.
  • NSU offers 53 master’s programs and has the largest MBA and Accounting programs in Florida.
  • The Dual degree program offered in Dentistry is among the top 5 most applied dental schools in America.

Application Process

International students seeking admissions at the University can follow the below-mentioned admission details:

  • Application portal: Online Application Portal
  • International applicants have two ways to apply, either via NSU shark select international application or the common application.
  • The application fee of USD 50 has to be paid, which is non-refundable.
  • Eligibility for application is as follows:
    • Proof of completion of the secondary school along with GPA.
    • English Language proficiency test scores of any of below:
Name of Test Qualifying marks
TOEFL 79 (IBT)
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo Test of English 105
PTE Academic 54
iTep Academic 3.9
SAT verbal 520
ACT English 20
  • Supporting documents which need to be attached are:
    • An essay along with the application
    • Letter of recommendation (maximum of 3 )
  • NSU has a graduation rate of 61% and a retention rate of 79%.

Cost of Attendance

  • Per semester tuition fee for 12- 18 credits registered is USD 15,575 it doesn’t include housing and other costs.
  • Other fees estimated for the year 2023-2024 are:
Type Cost per semester
Application fee USD 50 (once)
Registration fee USD 30
Deferment fee USD 100
Student services fee USD 250 or USD 500
Student health insurance USD 959 (fall), USD 1,336 (winter)
Laboratory fee USD 20- USD 100
Books USD 100- USD 250
Course-specific fee USD 275
  • Living expenses vary based upon the residence and meal plan chosen.

Financial Aid

  • At NSU scholarships are offered based upon academic standings, grades, and ethnicity. Three popular scholarships among international freshmen are elaborated below.
Name of scholarship Amount awarded annually
NSU Dean’s scholarship USD 5,000 –USD 18,000
Razor’s edge scholarship USD 22,000
Presidents scholarship Tuition fee waiver
  • NSU Dean’s scholarship is awarded during booth winter and fall based upon academic performance when pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
  • President’s scholarship is a full tuition fee waiver for top academic performers every year.
  • Other Sources of Funding: Applying for financial aid programs in the US can be overwhelming due to their extensive application filing process. Here’s a brief list of research scholarship opportunities from private organizations both within the U.S. and India.
  • United World Colleges International Youth Scholarships.
  • Civil Society Leadership Award
  • The Indian Trust Fellowship
  • Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowships for Indian Students
  • Fulbright-Nehru Research Fellowship
  • Inlaks Scholarship

Alumni

  • All the graduates' are auto-enrolled to NSU Alumni Association and can avail benefits like Insurance, financial support, discounts, and library membership.
  • Notable alumni are
    • J.D Martinez- Professional Baseball outfielder
    • Will Kirby- Dermatologist and professor of Dermatology
    • Isabel Saint Malo- former Vice president of Panama
    • Mike Fiers- Professional Baseball Pitcher