International Students
As a Catholic international, coeducational institution with a rich history of academic excellence in the Dominican tradition, Barry has long welcomed qualified international students. Our student body represents 80 countries, and for the 7th year in a row, U.S. News and World Report has rated Barry as number one for diversity among Southern master's colleges and universities.
We realize the application process can be more involved for international students; we encourage you to contact our admission office at msw@mail.barry.edu or 305-899-3672, or ask a question online if you need any additional information.
Are You an International Student?
For the purpose of admission to Barry University, you are an international student if you have received university-level education outside of the United States and/or you require a student visa. For immigration purposes, you are an international student if your country of birth, citizenship, and permanent residency is not the United States.
U.S. Immigration Law requires that you obtain a nonimmigrant visa from the United States Embassy or Consular Office in your country in order to come to the United States to study. You should obtain information on visas from a U.S. Consular Office. Most international students are admitted on an F-1 Student Visa. The F-1 visa requires that you:
- Pursue a course of study as a full-time, degree-seeking student at the school that you are authorized to attend.
- Have a passport that is valid at all times.
- Have permission from INS to work off campus or to transfer schools.
