Nova Southeastern University is making a difference in the lives of people in Florida and around the world through world-class educational opportunities, innovative research, patient-centered health care, and more. Preeminence sparks the best in us and pushes us to create something magical and magnanimous.
Data and rankings as of September 2023.
14 Colleges | 10 Campus Locations | 5 Medical Schools
NSU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate programs. Regional campuses are located throughout Florida and in Puerto Rico. Field-based locations are available throughout Florida, across the nation, and internationally. Learn more about our campus locations.
NSU Sharks Come From All Over the World
NSU's 22,000+ enrolled students come from more than 115 countries and all 50 U.S. states! (62% are from racial or ethnic minorities.) Our current student body includes:
- 10,073 graduate students
- 6,971 undergraduate students
- 4,188 professional students
- 2,000 University School students
Each year, NSU awards 7,000+ degrees, which means our alumni community is always growing. Today, there are more than 210,000 NSU alumni worldwide.
NSU Diversity at a Glance
250+ Sponsored Research Projects at NSU
Addressing Critical Areas Such As Anticancer Therapies, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Coral Reef Restoration, Stem Cells, Shark DNA Forensics, and More
Research at NSU is supported by 100+ external agencies, including the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Education, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, and the Department of defense.
NSU is only 1 of 59 universities nationwide recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both High Research Activity and Community Engagement.
1 of 4 Universities in the U.S. with Both M.D. and D.O. Colleges
More Than 18,000 Health Care Professionals Graduated Since 2012
NSU is the largest educator of physicians in Florida and is poised to be the largest in the country by 2025.
At NSU, students benefit from an interdisciplinary approach to health care as they learn to practice. An interdisciplinary health care education often leads to a wider career path with more diverse opportunities.
Student-Athletes Fuel Shark Pride
NSU Sharks have brought home 11 NCAA Division II National Championships, including the 2023 Men’s Basketball, Women’s Swimming, and Men's Golf titles.
NSU is home to 19 NCAA Division II teams: men's baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, and track; and women's basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, and volleyball.
Shark athletes are leaders on the field and in the classroom. For 25 consecutive semesters, the departmental GPA for student-athletes has exceeded the 3.0 benchmark.
8,000+ Permanent Works Housed at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
Internationally Renowned for Outstanding Exhibits that Attract 100,000+ Annual Visitors
The NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is known for its significant collection of Latin American, contemporary art with an emphasis on women, Black and Latinx artists, and African art that spans the 19th to the 21st-century.
The NSU Art Museum is digitizing its permanent collection to make it available online for free. Currently, more than 4,500 pieces are available to view online.
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Campaign to Preeminence
NSU’s Campaign to Preeminence focuses on several areas of impact that will demonstrate the university’s excellence in health care, research, and innovation, allowing us to aim higher and make even greater contributions to today’s most urgent needs.