Founded in 1940, Barry University in sunny Miami Shores, Florida, is the second-largest private, Catholic university in the southeastern United States. Barry offers more than 100 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs.
Barry University was named one of "America's Best Colleges" by Forbes magazine in 2013 for the third consecutive year. The main campus is just a few miles from the ocean and the exciting, international city of Miami. Barry offers degrees in the arts and sciences, business, education, health sciences, human performance and leisure sciences, law, podiatric medicine, and social work. Sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry is committed to fostering knowledge and truth, an inclusive community, social justice, and collaborative service.
At Barry University, you will find outstanding programs in School of Professional And Career Education, arts and sciences, business, communication, education, graduate medical sciences, human performance and leisure sciences, law, natural and health sciences, nursing, psychology, social work, and theology. You will find a community of scholars dedicated to teaching. You will find dance and theater performances as well as art and photography exhibitions, often free and open to the community. You will find various services like our Podiatric Clinics, our Primary Care Nursing Centers, our Family Enrichment Center, and the Academy for Better Communities.
As a Barry student, you’ll find a lot of ways to take your education beyond the classroom. You’ll find a nurturing campus that helps to make sure that your time at Barry is a successful one. Whether you develop leadership skills in the Student Government Association, study marine life off Florida’s sandy beaches, or study abroad in the south of France, you’ll find yourself challenged and encouraged to become the person you were meant to be. Ready to explore the world? From MTV to Disney, from Caterpillar to the U.S. State Department, our students gain hands-on experience in the workplace with internships at some of the country's top organizations. Stop by Career Services to get a head start on landing that impressive job.
Our Study Abroad Programs can take you across the globe and back. Experience the business culture of Spain. Examine U.S.-China relations in Xi'an. Walk in the footsteps of St. Dominic in Fanjeaux, France. These are just a few of the one-of-a-kind opportunities that can upgrade your Barry experience.
In our Honors Program, you benefit from being with students like you: curious about the world and looking to make an impact on it. Your honors courses allow you to take a deeper look at the history, societies, and cultures that affect today's important issues.
