Barry University began in 1940 as a Catholic college for women, founded by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, and has been coeducational for decades. Its main campus is in Miami Shores, a quiet village north of downtown Miami. Nursing, podiatric medicine, social work and sport management are strengths. The law school is in Orlando.
Miami Shores, Florida, United States
Official website: barry.edu
1940
Private Catholic university
Miami Shores, Florida
Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, Orlando
$31,000 – $34,000
International students, undergraduate, before scholarships
$17,000 – $23,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on barry.edu before you apply.
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Sport Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Master of Social Work
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
A school of podiatric medicine, one of only about a dozen in the US.
Nursing and health programmes with Miami hospital placements.
A Hispanic-Serving Institution with many first-generation students.
Graduates work in Miami's hospitals, schools, social services and sports businesses.
Nursing graduates find jobs with South Florida health systems.
Bachelor's graduates can usually work 12 months in the US on OPT.
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Miami Shores is a leafy residential village, and the campus sits on NE 2nd Avenue with palm-lined lawns. Downtown Miami and the Design District are about 20 minutes south by car.
Rent across Miami is high, so many students share apartments or live on campus. Summers are hot and humid, and hurricane season runs June to November.
Form I-20 issued by Barry University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Barry reviews applications on a rolling basis. International students should apply by June for fall and October for spring to leave time for the I-20 and visa.
Programmes start in August and January, and some graduate courses also start in summer.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Barry University issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Nursing, sport management, business and social work are popular. Undergraduates need school grades and around IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 61; graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree and usually IELTS 6.5.
Barry gives merit scholarships to first-year undergraduates, including international students. Graduate students should ask their programme about any available awards.
