Barry U, Leading Center for Education in Florida

At Barry, we provide our students with the tools and experiences they need to break through. From high-tech labs and comprehensive AI curriculum integrations to experiential and service learning programs, at Barry University you will graduate with career-ready skills and a competitive edge in today’s ever-changing job market.

From the very beginning, Barry University has been committed to giving every student the opportunities they need to go greater for themselves, their families, and their communities. With caring educators and small classes, we ensure that every interaction you have at Barry is meaningful, impactful, and grounded in core commitments that promote the greater good.

A Catholic institution of higher education, Barry University was founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Grounded in the liberal arts tradition, we are a scholarly community committed to the highest academic standards in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education.

In the Catholic intellectual tradition, integration of study, reflection, and action inform the intellectual life. Faithful to this tradition, a Barry education and university experience foster individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge

and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.

Barry University provides opportunities for affirming our Catholic identity, Dominican heritage, and collegiate traditions. Catholic beliefs and values are enriched by ecumenical and interfaith dialogue. Through worship and ritual, we celebrate our religious identity while remaining a University community where all are welcome.

No matter where you are in life – starting fresh with one of our Undergraduate programs, advancing your career through our Graduate programs, or making a bold change with one of many Adult Learner programs – Barry’s dynamic learning environment is designed to fuel your passion and propel you forward with power and purpose.

Academics aren’t just about textbooks and classrooms – they are about action. Our programs are centered on experiential learning, giving you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in your career.

And as AI permeates practically every interaction, the initiatives at our AI Center will prepare our students to gain mastery, think critically, and lead tech innovations with ethical and social consciousness.

Whether research is your niche or business is your calling, at Barry, you will have the opportunity to take part in initiatives that will help you take center stage from your first year.

With more than 50 undergraduate majors in virtually every field and expert faculty who are passionate about mentoring the next generation of thinkers, doers, and changemakers, your education will go well beyond the classroom by turning your passions into tools and your tools into purpose.

You are ready for more – more expertise, more purpose, more impact. At Barry, our graduate programs are designed for everyone who is ready to move forward. More than 50 impressive, and oftentimes unique, graduate programs, including specialist, master's, and doctoral degrees, will prepare you for growth in health professions and medical sciences, business, education, the arts, or even a combination of two with some of our dual degree programs.

If you’ve set your sights on law school, the ABA accredited Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law is committed to providing graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to aid society through the competent and ethical practice of law.

If you are looking to finish what you started or are wanting to make a bold change, Barry’s dynamic learning environment makes it possible with flexible and career-focused programs designed for adult learners.

Our programs work for you – flexible, affordable, accelerated, and hybrid online. Plus, our expert faculty understands the needs of working professionals; you’ll get the education you deserve, the resources you need, and the completion pathways that are best suited for your life stage.

At Barry, you’ll always have personalized attention and guidance thanks to our low, 15:1 student-faculty ratio. Our faculty’s achievements are impressive: more than 80% hold Ph.D.’s and many have been honored with prestigious awards. Dedicated to providing immersive student experiences, they conduct critical research assisted by students, and continually work to transform abstract concepts into real-world impact.

Our faculty is also key in promoting our core commitments and uncovering every student’s unique gifts. By creating an environment where you develop your character in addition to your intellect, you can become effective at promoting positive outcomes in your community outside the classroom.

Barry’s R. Kirk Landon Student Union is a one-stop shop for a diverse range of student services. There, you can secure everything from textbooks and ID cards, personal counseling and health checkups, food, friends, and fitness, and everything in between. 

Take advantage of our campus wireless internet, our flexible dining plans, and the many rec areas, like our Penafort Pool, Outdoor Racquet Sports Complex, Landon Fitness Center, and the Miller Studio for yoga, aerobics, and more. Take a Virtual Campus Tour to explore our campus and facilities!

Living on campus at Barry, you’ll find a home away from home. We have multiple residence options, from simple on-campus suites to traditional off-campus apartments. 

You’ll find an accepting, supportive community instantly when you take advantage of campus living and find joy and new friendships with events like Battle of the Halls, Earth Day, and Casino Night.

Join in on our traditions to deepen your connection with our history and with our community. Barry has many ceremonies and annual events that keep the year flowing and keep us linked to our past, present and future. These include immersive, exciting activities during our Weeks of Welcome, like a Labor Day Pool Party, Comedy Slam, and plenty of chances to cheer at Buccaneer games.

Year round, artistically talented students present plays, operas, arts exhibitions, musical and dance performances. Annual events include our Nun Run, when you can dress like a nun and, well, run for charity. There's also Make a Difference Day, to support social justice efforts and work with grassroots community organizations, and Founder's Week Community Fest, to celebrate our history and enjoy a wild ride with a bed race.

We Buccaneers are serious about sports. 

Our championship Buccaneer athletic program is one of the most competitive in the NCAA Division II. We’re also a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams. 

We have men’s baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, and tennis, and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Barry's coaches have claimed 50 Sunshine State Conference Coach of the Year awards and eight National Coach of the Year awards.

In June 1940, a 40-acre tract of lush, tropical vegetation in Miami Shores was transformed into one of the leading educational institutions in South Florida, now known as Barry University. 

It was founded as a women’s college by siblings — the Most Reverend Patrick Barry, Bishop of St. Augustine, and Reverend Mother M. Gerald Barry, prioress General of the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan — and supported by Reverend Monsignor William Barry and Mayor of Miami Shores John Graves Thompson. 

The campus has since expanded to more than 122 acres and 17 locations throughout Florida, including seven colleges and schools with numerous liberal arts and professional disciplines. In the Dominican tradition, Barry has always offered a supportive atmosphere, intellectual excellence, and an 800-year tradition of truth-seeking and dedication to service.

Today, the Barry University community includes nearly 9,000 students, served by more than 2,100 administrators, faculty members, and support staff. The beautiful 122-acre campus includes 54 buildings and indoor and outdoor athletic facilities.

Barry University is sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan, an international congregation of more than 800 with roots that go back to St. Dominic in the 13th century. 

This dynamic religious order emphasizes study, contemplation, preaching, and community. Sisters enjoy a vibrant spirituality, rigorous academic pursuits, and a strong commitment to make the world a more just place. 

Open to the faith perspectives of all, our Catholic, Dominican foundation will add insight and depth to your experience by calling on us to create an educational environment that is caring, recognizes each person's gifts, and incorporates the religious dimension and community service into daily life.