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Bard College Berlin

PrivateBerlin, Germany₹0.4 L/yrEst. 1999Reviewed April 2026

Details sourced from official institutional pages.

Type Private
Location Berlin, Germany
Accreditation Global Higher Education Alliance for the 21st Century (GHEA21), formerly OSUN; Bard College network
Entrance exams Direct Application

Academic Programs

Undergraduate

Program Level Duration
BA Liberal Arts (3 BA programs majors) UG 4 years

Overview

Bard College Berlin is a private institution in Berlin, Germany, founded in 1999. Bard College Berlin is a unique German-American liberal arts university in Berlin offering dual-accredited BA degrees in English to a highly international student body, blending ri

Academic Programs

  • Degrees: BA (dual US/German accredited)
  • Majors Available: 3 BA programs
  • Curriculum: Bard College Berlin offers a transdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum emphasizing small seminars in English on humanities, arts, and social sciences, with a foundational Language and Thinking program and required progression to B1 German by end of year 2. Students engage in integrated inquiry into intellectual history before specializing, combining American liberal arts exploration with European specialist focus.
  • Distinctive Programs: BA in Humanities, the Arts, and Social Thought; BA in Economics, Politics, and Social Thought; BA in Artistic Practice and Society
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 7:1

Campus and Location

Located in Berlin, Germany. Campus spans Not specified (urban residential campus in Pankow-Niederschönhausen, former embassy buildings).

Who Applies Here

  • Students seeking a rigorous private liberal arts education in Germany
  • Those drawn to BA in Humanities
  • Members of Global Higher Education Alliance for the 21st Century (GHEA21), formerly OSUN; Bard College network

Things to Verify Before Applying

  • Verify current tuition, deadlines, and requirements on the official website
  • Acceptance rate is ~36% (estimated), highly competitive
  • Study abroad: Yes, up to 1 year in 3rd year via OSUN/GHEA21, Erasmus, bilateral partners

Sources Used

Fees — 2025-26

Program Fees

ProgramLevelAnnual FeeTotal FeeSource
BA Liberal Arts (3 BA programs majors) UG EUR 36,000 official-website

Fee figures are indicative. Verify the complete fee structure on the institution's official website.

Admissions — 2025-26

Entrance Exams

Direct Application

Eligibility

BA Liberal Arts (3 BA programs majors)

Minimum: As per institution criteria

SAT/ACT optional; English proficiency required (TOEFL 95+, IELTS 7.0+)

Selection Process

  1. Apply via official website or designated portal
  2. Submit required documents and test scores
  3. Await admission decision

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Placements — Not disclosed

Average package Not disclosed
Highest package Not disclosed
Placement rate Not disclosed

Placement data is sourced from institutional records. Verify current data on the institution's official website.

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