Welcome to Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida—where students from across the globe join a supportive and diverse academic community. Our international undergraduate admissions process helps you begin your U.S. university journey smoothly, whether you're a first-year student or transferring in.
Why Choose Barry?
At Barry University you’ll benefit from:
- A campus community that values global perspectives and welcomes international students from over 70 countries.
- Small classes and personal attention from faculty, helping you feel at home, connected, and supported.
- A vibrant location near Miami, offering cultural richness, internships and experiential learning opportunities that connect you to the international job market.
Admission
- Submit the online application and pay the required $50 US application fee for international students.
- Provide official secondary and/or post-secondary transcripts. If your credentials are from an educational system outside the U.S., they must be evaluated by a member service of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
- Demonstrate English‐language proficiency unless waived. Acceptable tests include the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT ≥ 61), International English Language Testing System (IELTS ≥ 6.0), Duolingo English Test (≥ 85), or Pearson PTE Academic (≥ 44).
- Please review admission requirements by home country here. {https://www.barry.edu/en/admissions/undergraduate/international-students-checklist}
After You’re Accepted
Once you’ve received your admission decision:
- Submit the $500 US enrollment deposit to secure your place (non-refundable after May 1 for fall, December 1 for spring).
- Upload to your MyBarry portal or email the required proof of finances: bank letter dated within six months, or an official sponsorship letter when applicable.
- If transferring from another U.S. institution, submit the Transfer Eligibility Form.
- Submit all health and immunization documentation to Student Health Services before registration or moving into campus housing.
- Submit your $75 housing deposit.