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With our Catholic liberal arts heritage and over 100 degree programs, including nursing and marine biology, from bachelors through PhDs, we've got your options covered. Focus on arts and sciences, business, education, social work, communication, nursing, medical sciences, theology, or law. Take things further with personalized research and experiential learning opportunities, on and off-campus. Enhance your prospects with hands-on internships at some of the country's top organizations.

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The Career and Experiential Learning Team educates students and alumni on the essential job searching and life skills to propel them to succeed in the increasingly competitive global marketplace.

Service-learning integrates relevant community service with course work and critical reflection to enrich the learning experience, foster social responsibility and civic engagement, and strengthen communities.

Service-Learning

The Honors Program at Barry is designed to challenge, enrich, and prepare especially motivated students to pursue their fullest potential. By participating in a rigorous curriculum rounded out by an array of edifying and interactive events, students explore crucial issues that we face in our daily lives. Students are given the space for discussion and debate and the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields. The Office of Financial Aid can assist with determining eligibility for the Honors Program.

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is located in the center of the beautiful Miami Shores campus of Barry University. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of Barry University and an inspirational figure in the Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Miami. The extensive Library research collections include more than 950,000 physical items, over 40,000 print and on-line journal subscriptions, and several thousand on-line books and streaming video resources.

At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.

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Continuing Education (CE) offers a variety of courses and non-credit programs designed to respond to the diverse educational interests and lifelong learning needs of individuals of all ages. We offer certificate, credential exam preparation, and licensure programs for professional and personal enrichment.

High school students: Get a jump-start on your college education with dual enrollment courses from Barry University! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.

Dual Enrollment

Barry University is committed to provide you with a dynamic and flexible approach to your degree pathway through our online courses and degree programs. We understand that balancing academics, work, and personal commitments can be challenging. That's why our online offerings are designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, allowing you to pursue your educational goals without compromising on other important aspects of your life.

Distance Education

We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.

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We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.

Campus Life

For students currently enrolled in classes at Barry, we have a wealth of resources you can tap into to bring ease and efficiency to your university experience. Get the help you need with administrative or financial questions, or check out course catalogs to help plan your schedule by semester. All the information you need to excel is at your fingertips.

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Founded in 1940 in Miami, Florida, Barry University offers over 100 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. Our personalized, values-based education centered on experiential learning gives our students the tools and real-world experience that transforms concepts into impact and produces graduate who are leaders in solving society’s critical challenges. Barry University has been rated one of the top universities in awarding financial aid packages.

At Barry University, we pride ourselves on offering educational experiences and opportunities that create breakthroughs. Here, your student will be a vital part of our community, which values individuality and fosters personal growth. With small class sizes, caring educators who are committed to their success, and comprehensive support services for physical, mental, and spiritual wellness, your students have everything they need to move forward. Plus, our championship-winning athletic teams, more than 60 student organizations, Intramural sports, and on-campus events, will always keep them active and engaged.

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Admissions

Barry University accepts applications in a rolling basis, but the sooner your students apply, the better. Keep in mind, general admissions does not guarantee acceptance into all academic programs. Our team of admissions counselors can guide your students on the specific requirements for the program they’re interested in.

Our streamlined admissions process is designed to be simple and convenient, easing the stress for both students and parents as they navigate the college application journey.

Affordability

We are taking the fear out of finances. From merit-based scholarships and work-study programs to a robust financial aid package, a private education at Barry University can be more affordable than you think.

Learn more about how we help our students pay for college.

Innovation and Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning is at the core of Barry University, our students learn by doing.

At the Barry Ad Company, students don’t just learn about marketing, they do marketing. Our students help co-create advertising and marketing materials for the university as well as external clients.

What better way to learn about finance than by actively investing in the market? Our Student Managed Investment Fund manages a portfolio valued at more than one million dollars.

The next podcast star is not far away, through our podcast studio, students have access to state-of-the-art podcast technology. 

And, we plan to lead the way in AI! From Health-Tech to FinTech through our innovative AI Center, we’ll teach our students how to use AI technology to shape the future for the better.

Hear our students’ breakthrough stories

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Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.

Barry University’s EASE Grant Performance Measures on Access Rate, Affordability Rate, Graduation Rate, Retention Rate and Postgraduate Employment Rate are specifically listed on the ICUF Dashboard at this link: icuf.org/dashboard.

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