| Program Terms: |
BCB Academic Year, BCB Fall, BCB Spring, ECLA Fall |
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| Homepage: | Click to visit | |
| Budget Sheets |
ECLA Fall, ECLA Spring |
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| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| ECLA Fall | 2014 | 05/01/2014** | Rolling Admission | 08/27/2014 | 12/20/2014 |
| NOTE: Students must arrive in Berlin on or by the above start date. | |||||
| BCB Spring | 2015 | 11/01/2014** | Rolling Admission | 01/21/2015 | 05/29/2015 |
| NOTE: Students must arrive in Berlin on or by the above start date. | |||||
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Admission is competitive and space is limited. Students are encouraged to apply in advance of our application deadlines. |
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| Number of Credits: | 16 | Minimum GPA Required: | 3.0 |
| Language of Instruction: | English | Language Prerequisite: | None |
| Language Proficiency Required: | None | Housing Options: | Apartment |
| Internship Option?: | Yes | ||
| Program Description: |
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Bard in Berlin at Bard College Berlin
About Bard College Berlin
Among German universities, Bard College Berlin--Germany's first private liberal arts institution of higher learning--is unique by virtue of its small size, intimate atmosphere, coherent and imaginative curriculum, and decidedly international composition. Students work with faculty from different backgrounds on moral, political, epistemic, religious, and aesthetic questions, with the understanding that such questions are naturally and deeply connected. Students and faculty work together, sharing the facilities of a residential campus and the cultural riches of one of the most vibrant capitals of Europe.
Interactive teaching, a conducive campus atmosphere, and small-group, discussion-centered formats (including seminars and tutorials) are critical to the profound searching and complex dialogue that are central to Bard College Berlin's teaching philosophy. Students interested in Art History, European Studies, History, Literature, Philosophy, Political Economy, and related disciplines in the humanities and social sciences are encouraged to apply.
Cultural Program
Participants in the Bard in Berlin program will enjoy a cultural excursions to complement and enrich their coursework. Frequent visits to museums and galleries, theater, dance, and concerts are available to students at Bard College Berlin.
Accommodations
Students live in apartments approximately 20 minutes from campus in a neighborhood with cafes and shops.
Why Berlin?
Berlin's cosmopolitan atmosphere, cultural and intellectual riches, and solid educational tradition all play a part in a Bard College Berlin education. In the frame of the Berlin course, students and faculty come together to explore Berlin's cultural heritage and continued development.
Program Information
The Institute for International Liberal Education at Bard College is responsible for the administration of the Bard in Berlin Study Abroad Program and assists students through the application, selection, and pre-departure processes.
