Barry University - Miami, FL

• Location: Miami Shorts, Florida, USA,
• Year of foundation: 1940,
• Number of students: about 10,000,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of study: mixed.

Barry University is a private higher education institution offering more than 100 programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, as well as accelerated courses that allow you to obtain relevant knowledge in a short time to start a career.

Founded in 1940 as a women's college, Barry University has been constantly evolving. In addition to the humanities, various studies are now being conducted here, and specialists in the fields of care, maintenance, medicine, and education are being prepared. One of the main principles of teaching at the US university is social justice and equality. At Barry University, there are 15 students per teacher, providing personal attention to each of them, and up to 20 students are studying in classrooms at the same time. The teachers have higher academic degrees, including candidates and Doctors of Sciences. Financial support programs have been opened for low-income students: 3/4 of students receive financial assistance. International exchange programs are available.

Barry University is a member of several prestigious associations, is regularly listed in national and international rankings of leading universities, and is highly appreciated by foreign applicants, local and international organizations.

Barry University's auxiliary offices and departments provide comprehensive support to each student: from internships to interview preparation, from adapting to the academic environment to choosing extracurricular activities, from arranging health insurance to obtaining research funding — qualified staff teach students the necessary skills to help them succeed in the future.

The composition of Barry University includes:

• College of Arts and Sciences,
• School of Business, Public Administration,
• College of Health Professions and Sciences,
• School of Mental Health Counseling, Social Work,
• School of Nursing,
• School of Podiatric Medicine,
• Faculty of Law.

In addition to the main campus in Miami Shores and the law school in Orlando, the university offers a variety of courses at various locations throughout the state of Florida, the Bahamas, and online.

The tuition fee for higher education programs for foreign students is the same as for local students, which is rare among European universities.

Barry University owns more than 10 large residences, consisting of several residential buildings, public and outdoor areas. Five residences are reserved for undergraduate students, and two of them can accommodate doctoral students. Five more residential communities are houses of undergraduates, offering a slightly more secluded atmosphere.

Bachelor's Degree Residencies are:

• Weber Hall is an accommodation for first-year students who are accommodated in double, triple and quadruple rooms with shared bathrooms,
• Dalton Hall — men's and women's buildings with a common central lobby, in which two-room apartments with a shared bathroom for four residents are prepared.,
• Dunspaugh Hall is a mixed residence with separate buildings for men and women, offering accommodation in two—room apartments with a shared bathroom on the floor,
• Bevilacqua Hall is a residence for senior students with single and double luxury rooms, mixed accommodation,
• Mottram Doss Hall — 12 apartments with five bedrooms and two bathrooms, 4 apartments with three bedrooms and one bathroom for undergraduate students.

Residences for future masters and doctors of sciences provide mixed accommodation in single and double rooms with private bathrooms.

Each residential building of Barry University includes many public areas: game rooms with TV, laundry rooms, outdoor spaces for walking and sports. The residences are within walking distance to academic buildings and other infrastructure, allowing you to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and immerse yourself in an active student life.

There are seven large dining halls and cafeterias on the school grounds, which accept meal plans and have an extensive menu with dishes of national and international cuisine. The meal plan consists of a certain number of meals per week and additional dollars that can be spent at university institutions and stores; it is designed for a semester and is mandatory for first-year students.

Barry University offers several major areas for the development of individual qualities and talents of students during extracurricular activities. The most popular among them is sports: men's and women's national teams participate in the NCAA Division II, intercollegiate, national and regional championships. Competitions are held in such sports as:

• Baseball,
• Basketball,
• Swimming,
• Golf,
• Lacrosse,
• Football,
• Tennis,
• Volleyball,
• Athletics,
• Rowing,
• Softball.

For those who would like to play sports at an amateur level, yoga, aerobics, wrestling, dancing, running club and much more are open. Talented students interested in various types of art participate in plays, operas, art exhibitions, musical and dance performances.

Throughout the year, the campus hosts many ceremonies and cultural and entertainment events that are based on traditions, contribute to maintaining a friendly atmosphere and motivate students: Welcome Week concerts, Labor Day pool parties, a comedy concert, sports matches and tournaments. "The "Day of Good Deeds", aimed at supporting efforts in the field of social justice and cooperation with local public organizations, and the "Festival in honor of Founders Week", dedicated to the history of the university, are loved by students. Students have ample opportunities to realize their potential in society — for example, in cleaning the beach or the annual Day of Service.

• Accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) for awarding degrees,
• One of the largest Catholic universities in the southeastern United States,
• Membership in large educational groups, including College Consortium for International Studies, Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida,
• More than 80% of faculty members hold doctoral degrees, many of whom have received prestigious academic awards,
• Athletic coaches have received the conference Sunshine State Coach of the Year award 50 times, the national Coach of the Year award 8 times,
• Practice-oriented education, including internships,
• A vibrant student life with many opportunities to develop talents, interests and key qualities during studies in the USA.

Barry University's main campus in Miami Shorts covers an area of 122 acres, which houses 54 academic buildings and many indoor/outdoor sports facilities. The studying is organized in modern lecture halls with interactive equipment, technical laboratories, computer classrooms, specialized creative studios, exact sciences and humanities. During extracurricular hours, students have access to a large library with reading rooms, which contains more than 710,000 books, audiovisual resources and electronic databases.

The sports infrastructure includes:

• Full-scale fields, playgrounds for team sports,
• A health center with gyms and games rooms,
• Water Sports center with several pools,
• Yoga and aerobics studio,
• Rehabilitation center.

In addition to the main academic area, Barry University teaches programs at 17 branches throughout Florida.

The academic calendar of Barry University includes two semesters:

• Autumn: August-December,
• Spring: January-May.

In the summer months, from May to August, there are two sessions for retaking exams and teaching students about programs.

The largest additional costs are:

• Registration and administrative fees,
• Accommodation, meal plan and related housing expenses (laundry),
• Insurance,
• Some extracurricular activities: contributions to student clubs, rental of equipment, and more,
• Additional academic opportunities: individual classes, career support, exchange programs, and more,
• Personal expenses.

The admission process involves several stages:

• Submission of the registration form, documents and payment of the application fee,
• Interviewing, possible entrance exams,
• Receiving a form for applying for an F-1 visa, detailed instructions on arrival in the USA,
• Arrival on campus and start of classes.

Thanks to a practice-oriented education, Barry University graduates are well prepared to achieve their personal and professional goals. Their employment opportunities are virtually limitless: from non-profit organizations to high-tech companies or prestigious art institutions. Today, Barry University graduates work around the world:

• Juju Casteneda — TV presenter and businessman,
• Allison Maynard Gibson — former Attorney General of the Bahamas,
• Shaquille O'Neal — former NBA player, sports analyst, actor,
• Sayma Wazed — member of the Bangladesh National Advisory Committee on Autism, member of the World Health Organization Expert Group on Mental Health.

Foreign applicants who enroll in higher education programs at Barry University must provide:

• Personal documents, including a foreign passport, medical certificates and insurance, a visa or a US residence permit,
• Academic report cards, diplomas: certificate of full secondary education and certificates of preparatory courses / bachelor's degree / master's degree — depending on the chosen degree of education,
• Language exam results: TOEFL (from 61), Duolingo (from 85), PTE (from 44) or equivalent.

Some degrees and specialties may require a portfolio, professional experience, or letters of recommendation.

Students of Barry University apply for federal and state aid, university scholarships, grants, and special financial assistance awarded based on need. Merit-based scholarships in academics, athletics, and the arts are a key component of funding, covering part of tuition costs for one year.

Barry University also offers discounts to alumni families, awarded for continuing education or the enrollment of another family member: a 10-20% discount partially covers tuition costs.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision