Berlin, Germany
At Bard College Berlin (BCB), students from more than 60 countries and a select international faculty work together in small classes and tutorials that encourage thoughtful dialogue. The language of instruction is English. Courses in economics, art, and history take advantage of BCB’s location in one of the world’s most artistically vibrant and historically layered cities.
This semester or academic year program is based in artistic practice, including studio arts, performance, media, and the interplay among them. History and theory courses take an interdisciplinary approach to draw upon the wealth of Berlin’s museums, monuments, galleries, performances, and nontraditional venues. This curriculum option is a combination of practicing arts, arts-themed academics, and an internship or curatorial studies seminar.
The Liberal Arts Berlin (LAB) track is a humanities and social thought–based curriculum that puts internationally educated faculty into small discussion-centered classes with a diverse student body. Courses are often thematic, so engaging multiple disciplines simultaneously—for example, philosophy and art history, or urban design and sociology.
Program Information
Terms Available: semester, summer
Type of Program: Exchange
Languages of Instruction: English, German
Language Prerequisite: No
- Credit Transfer System
- Typical course load: 4 courses
- Units recorded in: Units
- Conversion to ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó units: 1 unit = 1 ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó unit
- Grading system: A-F
- GPA Requirement: 3.0
- Credits: 4 units
- Other requirements: Sophomores and Juniors are eligible
Application
Application Deadline: Fall/AY: April 1 | Spring: October 15| March 15
Housing:
Residence Dorm
Students live on campus in residence halls. The Residential Life staff engages residents in providing a safe and active community in the residence halls. Each building has a student Residential Assistant who provides both programming efforts and 24/7 on-call coverage for emergency situations. Additionally, there are full-time staff members on call for emergency situations.
Areas of Study
Division of the Arts
Division of History and Social Sciences
Division of Literature and Languages
Division of Philosophy, Religion, Psychology, and Linguistics
Financial
Cost to attend
ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó College charges the same tuition fees for a semester or year off-campus as for a semester or year spent on campus, plus the off-campus program's actual room and board fees. Students are encouraged to choose programs based on their academic, rather than financial needs, to reflect ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó College's belief that all students regardless of financial circumstances should have the opportunity to study abroad.
Financial aid continues for eligible students during their participation in an off-campus program. Students should discuss how other outside aid may impact their existing aid package with the Financial Aid Office. More details are available here.
Immigration
Visa Deadlines and Requirements
At the time of application, students must have a valid passport, be in the process of obtaining a new passport, or be in the process of renewing a current passport. According to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, passports must be valid for a minimum of six months after the date of return to the United States.
All Study Abroad Program participants are required by Bard Abroad to obtain a German residence visa/long stay visa for students before departing for their term abroad. Students who are non-US passport holders should apply early and contact our office when they start the application process. Non-US passport holders may require more time to obtain the appropriate travel documents, which must be in hand before departure. Students are responsible for obtaining the required documentation necessary to enter the country. All students must arrive on campus on the designated start date of the program.
All students should notify Bard Abroad upon acceptance into the program if they have plans to travel around Europe before or after their program ends. Students must comply with European immigration rules, which have strict limits on how long one can remain in the Schengen area.