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Bold Vision. Remarkable Growth.

Nova Southeastern University has dramatically transformed since its founding sixty years ago—from a storefront on Las Olas Boulevard to Florida’s largest private research university, serving more than 21,000 students across nearly a dozen campuses.

NSU’s vision is bold. We aim to become Florida’s top private research university, a global leader in healthcare and innovation, and a champion for the ocean economy. We are well on our way.

 

State of the University Address

October 1, 2025

From celebrating milestones to unveiling what’s next, the 2025 State of the University Address highlighted NSU’s progress and strategic direction. Hear from President Harry K. Moon, M.D., as he reflects on the year’s defining moments and shares a bold vision for NSU’s future as Florida’s premier private research university.

Read the State of the University Speech

 

 

Top-Tier Research for a Better World

In 2025, NSU was recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 institution for the highest level of research activity—one of just 187 U.S. institutions with this designation. As Florida's largest private research university, NSU is transforming patient lives, saving our seas, advancing knowledge in areas from neurology to technology, and creating a better world.

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1 of 3 Universities in the U.S. with both M.D. and D.O. Colleges
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Florida’s Largest Private Research University
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America’s Best Colleges 2025
Recognized by the Wall Street Journal
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Projected Economic Impact
in Florida by 2025

A Premier Hub for Ocean Excellence

Our world depends on thriving seas. NSU is dedicated to fostering its future for generations through the work of NSU Ocean, a leading hub for global marine research and climate readiness that will drive the ocean economy. NSU Ocean is revitalizing coral reefs, saving threatened marine species, and building more resilient coastlines.

Dive into NSU Ocean

 

Greenland Expeditions with the NSU Rising Seas Institute

Part of NSU Ocean, the NSU Rising Seas Institute leads exclusive, multi-day expeditions to Greenland’s ice sheets. Participants engage in up-close encounters with extreme glacial melt and transformative educational experiences that inspire intelligent adaptation.

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Largest
Educator of Physicians and Healthcare Professionals in Florida
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Higher Earnings
Our Graduates Earn Significantly Above the National Average
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1 of 21
U.S. Universities with Both Carnegie R1 and Opportunity College Ranking
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Top 6
in the U.S. for Professional and Doctoral Degrees Awarded

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