Student Life and Region

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The Ideal Setting for Aspiring Doctors

There’s no better location for dedicated medical students than our spacious 314-acre campus in Fort Lauderdale/Davie, Florida, just minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale:

Off-Campus Housing

Safe, inviting options close to NSU, shopping and dining.

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Health and Well-Being

NSU offers 24/7/365 access to counseling and offers other health services.

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Campus Safety

Top-tier security protocol and 24/7 staff.

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Recreation and Wellness

Work out in our top-tier gym, Olympic pool, courts and more.

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Fort Lauderdale: World-Famous Quality of Life

See why millions move here: you’ll find year-round sun and outdoors fun, vibrant cuisine and culture. Picture sunny skies and an average temp of 77°. It’s an easy-breezy 15-minute ride aboard the Shark Shuttle to the beach. Plenty of dining, shopping and entertainment nearby. That’s the place NSU MD calls home!

    • Natural beauty: blue-wave beaches, quiet backcountry eco waterways, lush green spaces
    • Year-round outdoors fun: kayaking, paddleboarding, biking, fishing, snorkeling, diving, boating, even mountain biking trails
    • Sophisticated urban vibe: downtown Fort Lauderdale is 15 minutes away, with renowned cuisine, culture, art, entertainment and shopping
    • Central location: NSU is close to the airport, major highways and port. It’s easy to travel to the next city, state − or across the globe

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