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
| Program | Level | Annual Fee | Total Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
SAT/ACT optional; English proficiency required (TOEFL 95+, IELTS 7.0+)
Selection Process
- Apply via official website or designated portal
- Submit required documents and test scores
- Await admission decision
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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