Graduate Admissions

We strive to identify future students with tremendous professional outlook. Our admission process takes into consideration both professional and academic accomplishments. Admission is competitive; consequently, applicants who meet the minimum requirements specified herein are not assured admission. There is no formula; the college qualitatively and quantitatively evaluates applicants and makes selections based on performance, personal qualifications, and evidence of potential for success.

For the doctoral programs, capacity is also an issue. Thus doctoral applicants are encouraged to submit application materials earlier to maximize the chance of acceptance to the desired term of entry.

There are no application deadlines. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. To ensure evaluation for the desired starting term, applications and all required documents must be ready for review at least one month prior to the start of the term for master's applications and at least two months prior to the start of the term for doctoral applications. Late applications that cannot be processed in time for the desired starting term will be considered for the next available term.

Master's Admissions

Doctoral Admissions

For information about the cost of attendance, visit our Tuition and Fees page. 

If you are applying for federal aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The fastest and easiest way to apply is online through the FAFSA web site at https://studentaid.gov/

It is important to include the NSU school code-001509 and complete this year's application. You can apply early for Financial Aid. You must be fully accepted and registered for classes with the minimum number of credits required for the specific type of aid before any financial aid funds will be disbursed.

For information regarding Federal Loan Programs for graduate and professional students, please visit NSU's Office of Financial Aid.

Click here for scholarship opportunities. 

Master's: A maximum of six credit hours of graduate-level work will be considered for transfer if (1) the graduate credit was earned within five calendar years of course completion, (2) the credit was earned from a regionally accredited university, (3) the content of the courses requested for transfer is equivalent to an NSU course in the program of study (4) the courses were not used toward a prior awarded degree, and (5) a grade equivalent to B or higher in each of the courses requested for transfer. A grade of P (Pass) of CR (Credit) or other such grade will not be accepted. Upon admission into one of the master’s degree programs, the student may request approval of transfer of credits in writing to an academic advisor. Official transcripts are required to process requests for transfer credits.

Doctoral: Our doctoral program does not accept any transfer of credits for coursework or experience.

Please visit Admission Requirements for International Students at the NSU College of Computing and Engineering. 

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. The following standardized tests satisfy the university's English requirement for nonnative English speakers. Official test results must be sent directly from the testing agency to Nova Southeastern University.

• Duolingo English Test
  Minimum Score: 105
  Institution Code: Nova Southeastern University - Graduate  
  *Please notify the graduate admissions office when you have sent your test results to our institution. Allow at least two days for the score to be received.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 
  Minimum score: 6.0 on the Academic test module
  Institution Code: 136840 - Nova Southeastern University
• Pearson Test of English – (PTE-Academic) 
  Minimum score: 54 on the computer-based test.
  Institution Code: 88M 
  *Please provide the graduate admissions office with your Score Report Code (SRC) once you receive it.

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 
  Minimum score: 80 on the Internet-based test
  Institution Code: 5514 - Nova Southeastern University 

How can I get the English proficiency requirement waived or be admitted conditionally?

You cannot be admitted conditionally without satisfying this requirement. The only exemptions to the policy are as follows:

• Successful completion of at least a bachelor's degree at a regionally-accredited U.S. institution of higher education.
• Passing Level 9 at Talk International Language School.
• Completion of a degree at an institution in one of the following countries: Australia, English speaking Canada, Ghana, Ireland, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom.

You will receive friendly reminders from the Office of Admissions with updates on your application.

We also recommend that you log back into your account to keep track of your application progress at https://nova.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fApply. Once logged back in, click to view the supplemental items list. You can see what has been received, specific instructions, and upload certain documents directly into your account.

Lastly, you can call the Office of Admissions for a status update at 954-262-2031 or 800-986-2247 x. 22031 or email computing@nova.edu. 

Master's: Decisions are usually made within one to two weeks. You will be notified by email as soon as a decision has been made.

Doctoral: Decisions are usually made within one to two months. There is no formal timetable or timeframe for the decision process. You will be notified by email as soon as a decision has been made.