MPA in Public Administration

Barry University (United States) · 11300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Shores, FL 33168, United States

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Barry University is a private Catholic university in Miami Shores, Florida. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters,it is one of the largest Catholic universities in the Southeast and is located within the Archdiocese of Miami.The university offers more than 100 degree programs, from bachelors to doctorate, in six schools and two colleges. Barry University has more than 7,000 students, a campus of 54 buildings, a branch campus in Tallahassee, a law school in Orlando, and 50,000 alumni.Barry College was founded as a women's college by a pair of siblings: Patrick Barry, Bishop of St. Augustine, and his sister, Mary Gerald Barry, OP, then prioress of the Adrian Dominican Sisters.The construction of what was then the Barry College for Women began in 1940, in what had previously been "a tract of tropical vegetation".The empty lot was soon transformed into the main campus in Miami Shores, Florida. The original campus consisted of five buildings. Mother Barry served as president from 1940 to 1961.Barry College became Barry University on November 13, 1981. Barry University continues to be sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan. It is an independent 501(c)(3) organization and has an independent board of trustees.

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Institute

D. Inez Andreas School of Business and Public Administration

Degree

MPA

Duration

1 year

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Public Administration

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 42400

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 37800

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 37800

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

Duolingo

PTE

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Deadlines:

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Intake Deadline 1

30 Sep, 2025

(January-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

30 Nov, 2025

(March-2026)

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Document Required:

Degree Transcript

Common Document

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized College or University. Official transcripts of all previous college or university studies must be submitted.

Financials (proof of income)

Common Document

You may submit a bank letter addressed to Barry University stating that you or your sponsor have the funds available to pay the total cost associated with attending Barry University for one year (Sample Bank Letter). The letter must be on bank letterhead. Funds must be liquid (for example, checking or savings), not time deposits or stocks. The required amount will be included in your admission letter if you are accepted. The letter must include: The name of the person/account holder that is supporting the expense for attending Barry University. The name of the student.

Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

University Specific

Provide at least 2 references (employer, supervisor, head of department, academic advisor, or one of your professors – not a colleague, friend, or relative).

Resume

Common Document

Current Resume

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

University Specific

Write your response in paragraph format: 1.What are your reasons for selecting Barry University? Approximately 100-200 words. 2.What are your professional plans upon completion of your degree? Approximately 100-200 words. 3.Any information which you believe will help the Admissions Committee in the evaluation of your application. Approximately 100-200 words.

Credential Evaluation

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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 (NACES). The evaluation must be “course-by-course with GPA,” and sent directly from the evaluating agency to Barry University.

Test Score Report

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IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo

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The cost of the MPA in Public Administration program at Barry University is $37,800 for both domestic and international students.
The next available intake for the MPA in Public Administration at Barry University is in August 2025.
To apply for the MPA in Public Administration at Barry University, you need to submit a Degree Transcript, Statement of Purpose (SOP), Letter of Recommendation (LOR), Resume, Test Score Report, Credential Evaluation, and proof of Financials (proof of income).
The English proficiency requirements for the MPA in Public Administration at Barry University are an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher, a TOEFL score of 81 or higher, a Duolingo score of 95 or higher, or a PTE score of 53 or higher.
The application process for the MPA in Public Administration at Barry University involves submitting the required documents, including a Degree Transcript, Statement of Purpose (SOP), Letter of Recommendation (LOR), Resume, Test Score Report, Credential Evaluation, and proof of Financials, along with meeting the English proficiency requirements.

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