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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. Late applications that cannot be processed in time for the desired starting term will be considered for the next available term.

1. An earned bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 2.5 from a regionally accredited institution and with an appropriate major. (see program-specific admission requirements under individual programs). Lower GPA scores must be accompanied with a supplemental letter explaining why the low GPA does not reflect inadequate potential for success in the program.

2. Online application and non-refundable $50 application fee.

3. Sealed official transcripts from all institutions attended.

4. A résumé

The college may require additional documentation to support the application. In addition, applicants may submit standardized test scores or any additional documentation to strengthen the application.

You may request official transcripts and/or test score reports to be sent by mail to the address below:

Nova Southeastern University
Attn: Enrollment Processing Services (EPS)
3301 College Avenue
P. O. Box 299000
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33329-9905

Your previous institution may submit an official electronic transcript to: electronictranscript@nova.edu

Once you have submitted your application, you may view your missing items on your profile account and upload certain documents. If you want to upload additional documentation that are not listed, please inform the Office of Admissions. 

Master of Science in Computer Science (CISC)

Master of Science in Information Assurance & Cybersecurity (MSIS)

Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)

Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MMIS)

1. An I-20 cannot be issued to non-degree or provisional-admission student.

2. If the degree was completed outside of the United States, it must be equivalent to a regionally-accredited United States bachelor's degree in a related field with an equivalent GPA of at least 2.5. 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.

3. 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.

   1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (www.ets.org/toefl)
      80 on the Internet-based test.

   1. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (www.ielts.org)
      6.0 on the test module.

   2. Pearson Test of English – (PTE-Academic) (https://pearsonpte.com/)
      54 on the computer-based test.

   An applicant can qualify for an exemption from taking an English proficiency examination if one of the following criteria is met:

Master's students can participate and complete their master's program without having to travel to the United States. International master's applicants who apply for the on-campus format must obtain an F-1 student visa. For more information on how to obtain a student visa, click here.

For more information, visit the university's Office of International Students web site at www.nova.edu/internationalstudents