For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is approximately $54,462, and for graduate students it is approximately $58,067.
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
$54,462 - $58,067
Ranked a Top 200 best college among U.S. universities in 2018, Nova Southeastern University is one of 44 private institutions in the U.S. classified as a high activity doctoral/research university. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, students have access to a robust offering of professional and social opportunities within a multi-cultural environment. Scholarships are available for students who qualify and range from $5,000 up to $21,000. Biology, Marine Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Psychology, and Engineering are some popular degree programs. 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.
Points of Pride
- NSU is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity"; it is also classified as a "community engaged" university by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. It is Florida's Largest Private Research University.
- NSU alumni work at companies like AIG, Apple, Bank of America, Cleveland Clinic, Kaufman Rossin, Memorial Healthcare System, NBC Universal, Yelp and more.
- 94% of NSU undergraduate students secure graduation placement.
- Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is home to the largest MBA and Master of Accounting programs in Florida. There are more than 200 graduate students hailing from 58 countries studying in the Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
- Times Higher Education ranked NSU 51st in its 2020 Young University Rankings, making it the highest new entry among more than 308 international universities.
- NSU awards annual undergraduate scholarships between $10,000 and $20,000 and transfer scholarships between $10,000 and $19,000 to international undergraduate students based on academic performance. Scholarships are awarded at the point of admission.
University Highlights
- NSU has established partnerships with over 100 corporate organizations, offering internships, on-site visits, and networking opportunities.
- The Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship at NSU welcomes over 200 graduate students from 58 countries.
- NSU hosts more than 1,000 international students on campus annually, with an additional 1,000 international students studying online or at international sites.
- The Huizenga Business Innovation Academy offers a unique program where students can earn their bachelor's degree and an MBA in just four years, with up to $20,000 invested in their start-up.
- NSU alumni enjoy an average starting salary of $54,000.
- NSU's College of Business provides several MBA programs, including MBA, Master of Accounting, Master of Public Administration, and Master of Science in Real Estate Development, allowing students to specialize in various fields.
- The MBA program at NSU offers eleven majors, such as International Business, Entrepreneurship, Process Improvement, and Sport Revenue Generation.
- Students pursuing the Master of Accounting degree can specialize in Managerial, Public, or Taxation accounting.
- NSU is recognized as the 65th most diverse college in America.
- NSU offers $220 million in scholarships to students.
- The College of Computing and Engineering offers degree programs that prepare students for many of the careers listed in the reports by Dice and Robert Half Technology, two of the leading technology placement firms, and U.S. News & World Report’s 10 Best Technology Jobs in America.
- The National Security Agency (NSA) and its affiliated federal agencies have designated NSU as a National Center of Academic Excellence (NCAE) in Cybersecurity and have certified that NSU’s curriculum in cybersecurity meets or exceeds the requirements and standards expected of a leader in cybersecurity education
- The university consists of 14 colleges, 8 regional campuses, and 5 medical schools, providing a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate programs.
- NSU ranks 6th in the U.S. for the largest number of minority degree recipients among degrees awarded.
- The average undergraduate class size at NSU is 17.
- NSU maintains an undergraduate retention rate of 80.2%, which is 2% higher than the national average.
- Students at NSU can choose from over 160 clubs and organizations for involvement and engagement.
- NSU is involved in over 250 sponsored research projects, addressing critical areas such as Anticancer Therapies, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Coral Reef Restoration, Stem Cells, and Shark DNA Forensics.
US News & World Report Rankings - Graduate
- #176 in Best Education Schools
- #137 in Clinical Training
- #139 in Best Nursing Schools: Master's
- #60 in Audiology
- #167 in Clinical Psychology
- #208 in Computer Science
- #42 in Occupational Therapy
- #79 in Pharmacy
- #102 in Physical Therapy
- #210 in Psychology
- #219 in Best Public Affairs Programs
- #150 in Public Health
- #213 in Speech-Language Pathology
- #219 in National Universities
- #97 in Best Value Schools
- #308-537 in Computer Science
- #413 in Nursing
- #145 in Best Colleges for Veterans
- #123 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
Programs
UnderGraduate
- Accounting (BSBA)
- Applied Professional Studies (BS)
- Art And Design (BA)
- Audiology (AuD)
- Biology (BS) - STEM Designated
- Business of Health (BS)
- Cardiovascular Sonography (BS)
- Chemistry (BS) - STEM Designated
- Child Development (BS)
- Communication (BA)
- Computer Science (BS) - STEM designated
- Computer Science Education (BS)
- Criminal Justice (BS)
- Cybersecurity Management (BS) - STEM Designated
- Dance (BA)
- Education (BS)
- Elementary Education – ESOL/Reading (BS)
- Engineering (BS) - STEM Designated
- English (BA)
- Entrepreneurship (BSBA)
- Environmental Science (BS) - STEM designated
- Exceptional Student Education – ESOL (BS)
- Exercise And Sport Science (BS)
- Finance (BSBA)
- Health and Wellness Coaching (BS)
- Health Informatics (BS)
- Health Science (BHSc)
- Health Science (BS)
- Human Services Administration (BS)
- Information Technology (BS) - STEM designated
- Interdisciplinary Studies (BS)
- International Studies (BA)
- Law (BS)
- Legal Studies (Pre-Law) (BS)
- Management (BSBA)
- Marine Biology (BS) - STEM Designated
- Marketing (BSBA)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Medical Sonography (BS)
- Music (BA)
- Neuroscience (BS) - STEM Designated
- Nursing (Accelerated BS)
- Nursing (Entry BS)
- Nutrition (BS)
- Philosophy (B.A)
- Political Science (BA)
- Property Management and Real Estate (BSBA)
- Psychology (BS)
- Public Health (BS)
- Respiratory Therapy (BS)
- Secondary Biology Education (BS)
- Secondary English Education with ESOL and Reading Endorsements (BS)
- Secondary Math Education (BS)
- Secondary Social Studies Education (BS)
- Sociology (BS)
- Speech-Language And Communication Disorders (BS)
- Sport And Recreation Management (BSBA)
- Theatre (BA)
Graduate
- Accounting (MAcc)
- Business Administration (MBA) - Business, Business Analytics and International Business
- Business Administration (MBA) - Complex Health Systems
- Business Administration (MBA) - Entrepreneurship
- Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
- Business Administration (MBA) - Management, HR Management & Supply Chain Management
- Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing
- Business Administration (MBA) - Process Improvement
- Business Administration (MBA) - Sport Revenue Generation
- Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence Concentration (STEM Designated)
- Computer Science - Computer Systems Concentration (STEM Designated)
- Computer Science - Data Science Concentration (STEM Designated)
- Computer Science - Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Concentration (STEM Designated)
- Computer Science - Real World Computing Concentration (STEM Designated)
- Computer Science - Software Engineering Concentration (STEM Designated)
- Cybersecurity Management M.S. - STEM Designated
- Human Resource Management (MS)
- Information Assurance and Cybersecurity - STEM Designated
- Information Systems - Data Analytics Concentration - STEM Designated
- Information Systems - Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Concentration - STEM Designated
- Information Systems - Technology Management Concentration - STEM Designated
- Information Systems - User Experience (UX)/Human Computer Interaction Concentration -STEM Designated
- Information Technology - Application Development Concentration - STEM Designated
- Information Technology - Data Analytics Concentration - STEM Designated
- Information Technology - Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Concentration - STEM Designated
- M.S. in Data Analytics- STEM Designated
- Public Administration (MPA)
- Real Estate Development (MS)
- Technology Management, MS - STEM designated
For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
www.nova.edu/degrees.html
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Fall (September).Accreditation
NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship is an accredited member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the highest standard of achievement for business education, earned by less than 6% of the world’s schools offering business degree programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).
