Nova Southeastern University Reviews

  • 155 Reviews
  • Fort Lauderdale (FL)
  • Annual Tuition: $36,300
78% of 155 students said this degree improved their career prospects
83% of 155 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Kristin B.
  • Reviewed: 2/5/2019
  • Degree: Psychology
"NSU is by-far the most accommodating school you'll ever have the pleasure of attending. The faculty and staff seem as though they have a vested personal interest in your learning and success. Whilst enrolled, I was given several opportunities to enhance my experience, including: individualized research projects, lab projects, poster presentations, and was even asked to travel to represent our research at the 52nd Annual Psychonomics Society. This is an exceptional university. I am proud to be an NSU Graduate."
PharmD WillNeverBe
  • Reviewed: 10/10/2018
  • Degree: Pharmacy
"Do NOT go to this school if you have any other options. It is the epitome of a degree mill, though for some even that is too good a title. They will take in people whom they are certain will never earn a degree or benefit from the limited offerings they have available, take as much money as they can from them, then spit them out worse off than they came. If you try to give NSU the benefit of the doubt, they will do everything they can not only to bring you down academically, professionally and financially, but to convince you that it is your worthlessness to blame for their failures and your own, until your personal life has been decimated as well. This is not a school, it's a business. Further, it's one run by malicious crooks. Head this warning for your own wellbeing. Run away and never look back."
Bryce
  • Reviewed: 7/1/2018
  • Degree: Conflict Resolution
"My program needs to be discussed from three aspects. First of all, it is undeniable that most professors of NSU are doing a decent job. They are knowledgeable and really care about you. They want to help you succeed. Thus, my program earns credits for their excellent teaching skills and patient attitude. Then, the university campus is an extra merit. It is really beautiful. The largest library in Fl locates in NSU. However, there are some problems at the doctoral programs. Most research universities in the U.S. provide scholarship packages to qualified doctoral students. The scholarship packages include tuition waiver, health insurance, and stipends, so doctoral students can focus on their study. However, many doctoral programs do not have scholarship packages like this for doctoral applicants. It is a big issue. The average length of a Ph.D. program is 5 years, so many doctoral students in NSU have to take part-time job and can't focus on their study. If they do not focus on their study, it is hard to get their papers published. If they can't get paper published, NSU get lower academic presence in the academic community. Thus, it is like a vicious circle. Without generous scholarships, many talented doctoral applicants are less likely to choose NSU, as they can go to universities enjoying better rankings. I feel like the rankings and reputation of NSU will be going up at a faster rate, if this issue can be taken care. All in all, NSU is a good research university with many problems that they need to get fixed."
Siran
  • Reviewed: 6/17/2018
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"I can attest that Nova Southeastern University is a good university, as my experiences with NSU are just awesome. The campus is really gorgeous, so whenever I am down and in a bad mood, I just take a walk around the golden lake of the main campus where are home to many cute animals such as squirrels and birds and I feel happy again. Based on my personal experiences, I have not met any impatient and poor professors in NSU. I am not saying they are all good, but at least my emails have been replied on time. Lots of opportunities for scholarships are provided and courses are well-organized. I have systematically trained, so my overall evaluation on the teaching quality of NSU is good, A plus."
Robert
  • Reviewed: 5/31/2018
  • Degree: Conflict Resolution
"I proudly recommend my alma mater, NSU, to all people who plan to broaden their knowledge, sharpen their kills, and increase their income. I started my academic journey at the doctoral program in Conflict Resolution 6 years ago and got an extremely wonderful experience there. This program got many patient, charming, and knowledgeable professors who unreservedly help students drive to succeed. There are many academic interest-based groups in this program, where students can study together, discuss together, and share their research experiences together. I am not saying this program is perfect. On the contrary, there is a lot of room that they should work on. For example, some professors are too gentle and nice and they are not challenging enough on their assignment. Besides, scholarships and financial supports for doctoral students are too competitive. Compared to universities in the same region, say, University of Miami, NSU is not as generous as how UM treats their students at the doctoral level. However, it does not really fade NSU away from the title of "top-notch" university."
xiaoyan Jiang
  • Reviewed: 5/23/2018
  • Degree: Conflict Resolution
"I highly recommend the conflict resolution program of Nova Southeastern University to those who want to start/develop their career as educators, researchers, consultants, or organization administrators. My experiences in the master program were really good. They do have some knowledgeable professors who really care about their students. My classmates were from all different corners over the world. I super like the school climate because everybody is nice. Courses are practical. Moreover, the beautiful campus is a wonderful plus. The small class size allows professors to focus on each student. All in all, everything is nice. The only downside about the program is that fees and tuition are increasing. However, I believe it is worthy for the world class education provided by NSU."
Sarah
  • Reviewed: 5/1/2018
  • Degree: Environmental Science
"I spent this year living on campus, as a freshman, and was very excited to go here. This school was one of the worst experiences of my life, the housing is a joke and forced all freshman into triples while loud construction on the roof went on ALL year starting drilling at 7 or 8am. I lost 30lbs due to the fact that the school couldn't provide vegan options for me and got so sick I had to start eating dairy again, today I paid $10 for 2 cafeteria tacos with no drink or anything else. The academics are kind of a joke and I managed to get a 3.8 GPA without learning a thing. I know a large number of the population who are leaving the school or wish they could leave but cannot because of certain programs they're in. I would not recommend this school to anyone."
william price
  • Reviewed: 3/20/2018
  • Degree: Business
"This was a great experience with highly qualified faculty offering challenging group projects. Flexible course offerings were helpful. I have 3 degrees but this has to be one of the most attractive campuses i have ever attended. Completed the degree with strong advising support and administration was easy to work with. I am certain the the graduating class all found responsible positions by the time they graduated."
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  • Reviewed: 2/22/2018
  • Degree: Law
"Most of the professors were outstanding. They really went out of their way to help you. It was truly a great experience. The only issue would be the cost. Do not take loans if you do not have to and if you have to only borrow the minimum amount you need. Apply for scholarships and grants."
Nadine
  • Reviewed: 1/25/2018
  • Degree: Speech Pathology
"Nova Southeastern University has basically been my second home. From the library to the classes, the campus is extremely inviting and a pleasure to be in. Because the university is private, the class sizes are small and intimate. The course directors I have interacted with have been very helpful and have kept me active in the program rather than just being a student. I only hope to continue to represent the university to their standards and continue moving forward in my academic career at Nova Southeastern University. I would highly recommend the Nova Southeastern University and push everyone to not only be a student but an active participant in all their community outreaches."
A. S.
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"Very capable faculty and instructors. Limited access to clinical experience"
Theonie Beasley
  • Reviewed: 7/22/2017
  • Degree: Educational Leadership
"I am currently working on a doctorate at Nova and the experience has been phenomenal. The professors go over and beyond to assist you if you need help. The assignments are relevant and can be used currently within the educational field. The advisors assist you with course selection and follow up to make sure your succeeding"
Ramirez
  • Reviewed: 7/8/2017
  • Degree: Special Education
"This is an excellent university. The university has beautiful facilities, patient and knowledgeable professors, and students who are focused and want to learn. I recommend this university to any new student who is looking to study at a respectable university."
Elise
  • Reviewed: 6/19/2017
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"My experience with Nova Southeastern University was great. The teachers answered any questions I had in a timely manner. The topic discussions were interesting and every one respectfully participated. Lots of reports to write. The financial aid department processed payments on time ."
Barbara Harman
  • Reviewed: 6/19/2017
  • Degree: Business
"Nova Southeastern University is an excellent school that puts a lot of emphasis on education and diversity. I highly recommend this university to anyone who is looking for a good education and caring professors. The treatment from the faculty and staff has been incredible."
Darlene Holland
  • Reviewed: 5/31/2017
  • Degree: Teaching
"The staff was very supportive and the professors were accessible. The courses were engaging and interactive. The administrative office at Nova was very efficient in assisting me with financial aid, class scheduling, and all other administrative issues."
Andrea G
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: MBA
"It is difficult to judge a college when it comes to a post-graduate degree. I was in a working professionals program which was every Friday night and Saturday. The classes were small and it was easy to make friends and form a good network of colleagues"
Nicholas Griffin
  • Reviewed: 4/28/2017
  • Degree: Biology
"NSU is a good institution and I would recommend it to incoming students. The university has new facilities, nicely manicured grounds, and wonderful professors. Unfortunately, the degree that I obtained (B.S. Biology) is more of a stepping stone to an advance degree. With it alone, the job prospects are bleak."
Li Cohen
  • Reviewed: 3/24/2017
  • Degree: Communications
"NSU is a great place to learn the essential skills for a career in the communications field. All of the professors are experienced and extremely helpful. They want all of their students to succeed and constantly provide opportunities for networking and internships for students to take advantage of. There are infinite possibilities at NSU for communication studies majors."
Ashley Conte
  • Reviewed: 3/20/2017
  • Degree: Nursing
"Nova Southeastern University was an excellent school. The dedication of the professors to help the students is evident. The classes are small and interment allowing for a more successful learning environment. They have simulation labs which allow for a more interactive learning experience. This really helped when applying nursing in the hospital setting. Overall, I would highly recommend this institution to anyone pursuing their Bachelor's in Nursing degree."