Undergraduate academic requirements
- High School Diploma
- GPA 3.0 (varies depending on the programs)
Program
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee39,000USD
- Start dateJan, May, Aug
- University rankingNot ranked
Program overview
What Nova Southeastern University says about their program:
Interested in law school, politics or public affairs? With a Legal Studies major, you’ll develop a firm understanding of the law. Enthusiastic professors inspire you to develop strong communication skills, critical thinking, and an understanding of the social and political context of legal issues.
Explore philosophy to build analytical and logical thinking skills and examine argumentation, politics, and ethics to understand their functions in law. The rigorous curriculum of the Legal Studies program provides the foundation you need in pre-law and international law coursework. You can pursue a practical internship outside of the classroom and take advanced courses focusing on issues such as First Amendment rights and war crimes.
The legal studies major is truly interdisciplinary with elements of communication, philosophy, history, political science and international studies. NSU's Halmos College of Arts and Sciences pre-law program provides exceptional resources including programs that offer interaction with alumni active in the legal community, mentoring programs, LSAT prep, and Journey to Law School Canvas page. Workshops and seminars hosted by the Department of Humanities and Politics pre-law program prepare students for acceptance into law school.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Conferred bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree for international applicants
- GPA of 2.5 or greater on a 4.00 scale (varies depending on the programs)
English proficiency
- TOEFL
79
- IELTS
6.0
- Cambridge
B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
- Duolingo
105
- PTE Academic
54
- iTEP Academic
3.9
An interview may also be required to determine current level of English proficiency, even if the required scores and guidelines have been fulfilled.
English proficiency waivers
Undergraduate
- Student is a citizen of a country where English is the official language
- High school education was at an English speaking institution or for whom English is their native language
- Proof of graduation from an accredited U.S. high school
- College transcript with one "English Composition One" course at an accredited U.S. college with a grade of C or better
- ELS
Level 112
- SAT Verbal
520
- ACT English
20
Postgraduate
- Student is a citizen of a country where English is the official language
- 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.
Documents required
Undergraduate
- Application form
- Application fee
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Copy of passport
- Proof of English proficiency
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
Postgraduate
- Application form
- Application fee
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Copy of passport
- Proof of English proficiency
- Letters of recommendation (depending on the program)
- Résumé (depending on the program)
Scholarships at Nova Southeastern University
This institutional scholarship is available to undergraduate students in NSU's Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice who have completed at least two terms at NSU and hold a minimum 3.0 GPA. It requires applicants to demonstrate financial need, but unlike most NSU institutional awards it explicitly states that "preference [is] given to International students," and its financial-need documentation rule only requires a current FAFSA on file for domestic students -- meaning international undergraduates can qualify without a FAFSA by demonstrating need through other means. Interested students apply via the college's scholarship application, submitted to [email protected], with deadlines of July 15 (Fall), November 1 (Winter), and March 31 (Summer).
All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
Fees
- Undergraduate tuition
US$37,500 per year
- Graduate tuition
from US$18,300 to US$60,795 per year
What is the cost of living near Nova Southeastern University?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,652 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,349 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $214 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $73 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $65 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $45 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Nova Southeastern University
Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.