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Welcome to Nova Southeastern University's College of Computing and Engineering! We are excited to learn more about your interest in our graduate programs. We are a world-class institution with a strong reputation for excellence in computing education and research.

We understand that the decision to pursue graduate studies abroad is a major one. We are committed to making the admissions process as smooth and transparent as possible for international students, and we offer a variety of resources and support services to help you succeed.

We encourage you to apply to our graduate programs if you are passionate about computing and have the potential to make significant contributions to the field. We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about you! 

Admissions Process

Aside from the general admissions requirements for the College of Computing and Engineering, international prospects must follow specific requirements as outlined in the course catalog. These requirements include:

• Enrollment Deposit Fee. If you’re using the F-1 visa, an Enrollment Deposit Fee of $500 will be required to process your accepted I-20. Once you’re officially enrolled in classes, this deposit will go towards your tuition costs.
  • This deposit is not refundable in the event of a withdrawal or non-registration. 
  • An I-20 cannot be issued to a provisionally admitted student. All official documents and the $500 deposit fee must be submitted.
  • Our doctoral programs do not offer a full-time, on campus format. Therefore, an I-20 cannot be issued for our doctoral programs.
• Prerequisite Degree. If your prerequisite degrees were completed outside of the United States, it must be equivalent to a regionally-accredited United States degree in a related field, with a GPA meeting the admissions requirements. 
  • To enable the college to determine equivalencies, the applicant must have their degree evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A course-by-course transcript evaluation with a GPA calculation is required. For current information on evaluation agencies visit www.naces.org/members.html.
• English Proficiency. 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. Minimum scores must be met. Official test results must be sent directly from the testing agency to Nova Southeastern University. Institution codes for sending official scores are listed respectively. 
  • 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 

• An applicant can qualify for an exemption from taking an English proficiency examination if one of the following criteria is met:
  • Successful completion of at least a bachelor's degree at a regionally-accredited U.S. institution of higher education.
  • Passing Level 5 with at least 85% 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.

• Note: Master's students can participate and complete their master's program without having to travel to the United States. 

Helpful Resources

• Master's Admissions Requirements
• Doctoral Admissions Requirements
• Graduate Housing
• NSU Student Organizations
• International Student Scholarships