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Eligibility for Admission

International applicants may be admitted to Barry University if they meet the University’s admission requirements. For the purpose of graduate admission to Barry University, an international applicant is one who has received university level education outside of the United States of America and/or an applicant who requires a student visa. For immigration purposes, an international student is one whose country of birth, citizenship, and permanent residency are not the United States of America.

Certification of Eligibility (Form I-20 A)

A Certificate of Eligibility (Non-Immigrant “F-1” Student Status) from the United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services will be provided to admitted applicants upon completion of all admission requirements and receipt of required financial statements.

The financial statement should include:

  1. an official letter of support or government sponsorship letter guaranteeing payment of tuition and fees, books, room and board, medical insurance, and personal expenses for one academic year (two semesters) (A copy of the financial verification form may be obtained from www.barry.edu/graddocuments); and,
  2. a bank letter stating that the applicant or his/her sponsor has the funds available to pay the total cost associated with attending Barry University for one year. The required amount is determined by the program. (Current sponsorship amounts and a sample bank letter may be obtained from www.barry.edu/graddocuments).

The University does not award need-based financial assistance to international graduate students. Payment of tuition and fees is required at the beginning of each semester in accordance with Barry’s policies. All checks should be made payable to Barry University in U.S. funds.

International students should be familiar with the regulations of their governments about sending money to the United States and should make arrangements to have the necessary funds available at the designated times of enrollment. Documentary evidence of means of financial support must be attached to the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20A) when applying for the student visa at the United States Embassy or Consular Office.

International students in F-1 visa status must fulfill the following conditions:

  • Pursue a degree course of study as a full-time, degree-seeking student (at least 9 credit hours at the master’s/specialist level each semester or 6 credit hours at the doctoral level).
  • Obtain permission from the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services before transferring schools or working off-campus.
  • Hold a current valid passport and a current visa that is valid for the duration of the full course of study.

Arrival-Departure/School Transfer—Non-Immigrant alien visa students are required to attend Barry University as indicated on the Arrival-Departure Record (Form I-94) by immigration officials at the U.S. port of entry. They are expected to complete at least one semester at this institution prior to requesting transfer to any other educational institution.

Medical Requirements—It is assumed that applicants are in good health and able to maintain a serious program of study. Please see the Student Health Office section of this catalog or refer to www.barry.edu/health-services for health requirements for international students and all students residing in campus housing.

Note:

Students may not reside in University housing or register for classes without having met the requirements of Barry University’s Student Health Office.

Application Procedures for International Applicants

  1. Please follow application procedures for degree seeking applicants as stated earlier in this catalog. International applicants requiring the F-1 (Student Visa) are not permitted to study as non-degree or guest students, but may apply to certificate programs.
  2. Submit a completed application form with a $30 nonrefundable application fee or appropriate waiver. All monies must be paid in U.S. dollars. The on-line application may be found at www.barry.edu/apply. A PDF of the paper application is available at www.barry.edu/graddocuments.
  3. Educational documents must be supplied to the Office of Admissions as follows:
    1. Official transcripts or statements of marks from foreign institutions may be submitted by applicants, but the University may insist that such transcripts be sent directly to Barry University from the issuing institutions. Once credentials are submitted, they become the property of Barry University and will not be photocopied or returned to the applicant.
  4. Transcript Evaluation Policy: International credentials from an educational system other than the United States must be evaluated by a foreign credential evaluator who is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The evaluation must be “course-by-course with GPA,” and should be sent directly from the evaluating agency to Barry University. For a list of NACES members, please visit https://www.naces.org/members. The admission decision and transfer evaluation require official transcripts and professional evaluation. The cost of the professional evaluation is the responsibility of the applicant.
  5. English Proficiency: All international applicants who do not give evidence of being native English speakers, including those applying for transfer from U.S. institutions, or who have not graduated from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction must submit a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or PTE Academic Score. The minimum required scores are:
    • IELTS: 6.5
    • TOEFL iBT: 79
    • Duolingo English Test: 95
    • Pearson PTE Academic Score: 53

    The minimum acceptable score may be higher for some programs. The English Proficiency Requirement may be waived for applicants with a minimum of 24 college level academic credits earned from an institution in which English is the basis of instruction and classroom interaction. Conditional Admission may be offered to applicants who meet Barry University’s academic requirements but who lack evidence of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic Score). Applicants admitted conditionally must provide evidence of English proficiency before they will be permitted to register for classes. For complete TOEFL information refer to www.toefl.org or email toefl@ets.org. For complete IELTS information refer to www.ielts.org or email ielts@ieltsintl.org. For complete Duolingo information refer to www.duolingo.com.  For complete Pearson PTE information refer to www.pearsonpte.com.

Financial Information

Barry University offers limited scholarships, grants and graduate assistantships to international graduate students for some programs. Please contact the Office of Admissions for more details.

All international students entering Barry University in F-1 visa status must have adequate funding to meet their expenses. (This includes personal, travel, and vacation, as well as all University related expenses). For more information, refer to the Tuition and Fees section of this catalog.