Nova Southeastern University Email Format
Higher EducationFlorida, United States5001-10000 Employees
Nova Southeastern University is a private research university located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is the state's largest private research university and has earned the R1 designation from the Carnegie Classification, signaling the highest levels of research activity, research funding, and doctoral degrees awarded. The university offers more than 130 degree programs and is one of only three U.S. institutions with both M.D. and D.O. medical colleges. Its enrollment exceeds 22,000 students from more than 115 countries and all U.S. states. NSU serves a diverse student population across all 50 states and beyond, delivering education, professional training, and research opportunities across multiple disciplines. The institution engages in external collaborations and initiatives, such as partnerships in hazardous materials management and disaster preparedness, and its National Coral Reef Institute has been designated by NOAA as the Atlantic Reef Research Coordination Institute. These developments underscore NSU's role in advancing scientific research and professional education.