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Here are some of the reasons why students chose NSU.

Small class sizes give you one-to-one access to professors.
A vibrant campus life includes NCAA Athletics, social and professional organizations, cultural activities, and wellness and fitness.
Only highly credentialed professors teach classes - no Teaching Assistants.
Prestigious graduate programs in medicine, law, psychology, business, education, pharmacy, dentistry, and more.
A diverse student population includes 1200 international students from 116 countries from five continents.

State-of-the-art facilities include the latest classroom technology, advanced laboratories, and the best research libraries.
Many of NSU graduates go on to earn masters, doctoral or professional degrees at NSU or other universities.
Undergraduate students participate in NSU research in fields like medicine, oceanography, cancer, psychology, dentistry and autism.
Students build relationships by participating in numerous community events, many held on NSU’s campus.
Our beautiful main campus is just minutes from Fort Lauderdale's beach, South Beach, Las Olas nightlife and the Everglades.

Take the next step in your professional development with an advanced degree from NSU.

Master's
Choose from over 60 master's degrees. Our graduate programs are designed for working professionals and many courses are offered nights, on weekends at our main and off campus locations, and online.
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Doctoral
Reach the pinnacle of your academic career with an advanced degree from NSU. Areas of study include education, business, marine biology, computer and information sciences, school psychology, and nursing.
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Professional
Our prestigious and highly-competitive professional programs are in high demand fields, such as medicine, law, dental medicine, pharmacy, optometry, psychology, audiology, and physical therapy.
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Begin your journey as an undergraduate student at NSU.

Academics
A wide variety of majors and personalized attention from your professors will allow you to really excel in your undergraduate studies.
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Student Life
While academics are your top priority, you have to be wondering what life is like around campus. Get to know the Sharks.
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Admissions and Financial Aid
Applying to college can be overwhelming, but NSU will be with you every step of the way. Learn about the admissions process and financial aid opportunities.
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You've earned your degree; now learn how to stay connected with NSU.

Benefits and Services
Free Membership with opportunities to network, participate in discount programs and further your NSU degree.
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Events
Meet and mingle with some of the other 145,000 NSU alumni from around the globe.
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Giving
With your support, we can pursue new opportunities to focus our resources on issues facing our world.
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Once you see our beautiful 314-acre main campus, you'll be hooked.

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NSU News and Events

NSU Continues to Oversee National Coral Reef Management Fellowship Program

David Lawrence Jr. to Speak at NSU Commencement

NSU College of Allopathic Medicine Receives Candidate Status for Accreditation

Forbes Lists Nova Southeastern University as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers

Chasing the Fastest Shark in the World is No Easy Task

NSU’s Equine Therapy Program Receives Boost from Quell Foundation

Nova Law Review to host “Entrepreneurship 2.0: Legal, Regulatory, and Economic Challenges to the Innovation Economy”

Nova Southeastern University Experts to Speak About Technology and Medicine at Emerge Americas Conference

Featured Degrees and Programs

Bachelor's Degree in BiologyCollege of Natural Sciences and Oceanography

Bachelor's Degree in Legal StudiesCollege of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in PsychologyCollege of Psychology

Bachelor’s Degree in Business AdministrationHuizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship

Bachelor’s Degree in NursingCollege of Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications StudiesCollege of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

MBA in EntrepreneurshipHuizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship

Doctorate in Family TherapyCollege of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Master’s in Mental Health CounselingCollege of Psychology

Doctorate in Criminal JusticeCollege of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Master’s in Management Information SystemsCollege of Engineering and Computing

Master’s in Information SecurityCollege of Engineering and Computing

Juris DoctorateShepard Broad College of Law

Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineCollege of Osteopathic Medicine

Doctor of OptometryCollege of Optometry

Doctor of Dental MedicineCollege of Dental Medicine

Doctor of AudiologyCollege of Health Care Sciences

Master’s in Marine BiologyCollege of Natural Sciences and Oceanography

Doctorate in OceanographyCollege of Natural Sciences and Oceanography

Physician AssistantCollege of Health Care Sciences

Master's in EducationFischler College of Education

Doctorate in Educational LeadershipFischler College of Education

NSU Research

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Combating Prescription Drug AbuseOpioid and Heroin Addiction

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