Bard College Berlin
At Bard College Berlin, students tackle crucial contemporary questions in a local and a global framework, learning about a variety of traditions and disciplines, and pursuing opportunities for professional development and civic and social engagement. Find out more about Liberal Arts Education. 
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Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence

Bard College Berlin offers high-quality small-group seminar teaching with a focus on the cultivation of essential skills in writing and thinking.

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Left Panafricanism: Prof. Dr. Kai Koddenbrock publishes article on Senegal election and the CFA franc in The Conversation 
Koddenbrock argues that Senegal's recent election could spell the end of the CFA franc in West Africa: “That will not be the end of the long road towards food, energy and overall economic sovereignty to the benefit of the people. But it will be an important symbolic and material victory against postcolonial interference and meddling.” More >
Prof. Dr. Boris Vormann co-publishes 3rd edition of Handbuch Politik USA, co-edited handbook on US politics and policy
The 3rd edition of Handbuch Politik USA, Vormann’s co-edited handbook on US politics and policy, will be published in April. The 3rd edition consists of fundamental revisions, updates, and expansions following the end of Joe Biden's term as President of the United States of America. More >

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Get Engaged!

Get Engaged!

Civic Engagement is an integral part of study at Bard College Berlin. Through fellowships, conferences, events ,and community initiatives, the college encourages students to organize and lead their own volunteer projects and connect with activists around the world. 

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An International Community

An International Community

Students live on campus in a quiet, green and secluded neighborhood, perfect for learning. The modern, versatile, and sustainable residence halls provide spaces for collaborative learning and community building, lively discussions and quiet study, student clubs and recreation. The bustling center of Berlin is just a tram ride away with all its cultural spaces, political institutions, and tech hubs. 

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Meet our Community

  • Muhammad Faraz Sadiq
    (Pakistan)
    BA in Economics, Politics, and Social Thought (2025)
    I think it is important to see how different fields of understanding our world are interrelated and it is important in developing a holistic understanding of ourselves and our world. 
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  • Clara Canales
    (Chile/Netherlands)
    Graduated: BA in Economics, Politics, and Social Thought (2019)
    BCB provided me with a strong theoretical framework with which to analyze current issues. When faced with a question, I am able to relate it to greater themes.
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  • Gale Raj-Reichert
    (Malaysia/USA)
    Associate Professor of Politics
    I value small classroom teaching and going deep into the seminar topics during our discussions. In my class on Global Public Policies and their Impact on the Global South students get hands-on experiene in developing and presenting their own arguments.
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