Nova Southeastern University
(NSU)
About
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a private research university in Florida with its main campus in Fort Lauderdale and Davie, Florida, United States. The university consists of 14 colleges, offering over 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. The university offers professional degrees in the social sciences, law, business, osteopathic medicine, allopathic medicine, health s...
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a private research university in Florida with its main campus in Fort Lauderdale and Davie, Florida, United States. The university consists of 14 colleges, offering over 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. The university offers professional degrees in the social sciences, law, business, osteopathic medicine, allopathic medicine, health sciences, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, education, occupational therapy, and nursing.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1001 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 10 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 18,393
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 71 : 29
- Staff
- 4,556
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2024 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | =821 | 32.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Nova Southeastern University?
Nova Southeastern University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401+, THE Rank 1001–1200, US News Rank =1,459.
When was Nova Southeastern University founded?
Nova Southeastern University was founded in 1964.
What are the top subjects at Nova Southeastern University?
Top subjects at Nova Southeastern University include: Dentistry, Human Biological Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Education & Training.
Where is Nova Southeastern University located?
Nova Southeastern University is located in Fort Lauderdale, United States.