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Prof. Dr. Nina Tecklenburg presents at re:publica25 with Interrobang and performs at HAU with She She Pop
Professor of Theater and Performance Dr. Nina Tecklenburg recently took part in two performances in Berlin: “Commune AI” with Interrobang at re:publica 25 on May 26-28 and “Schubladen” (Drawers) with She She Pop at HAU Hebbel Am Ufer, running until June 15. More >
Professor of Politics Ewa Atanassow participates in a conference on ​"Democracy in Crisis: Tocqueville's Theory of Democracy and Its Relevance in the Age of (Global) De-Democratization​" at the Universität Regensburg​
Atanassow's presentation "Democracy Dilemma's: Tocqueville on Populism" revisited Tocqueville's account of popular sovereignty and nationhood and its relevance for understanding current populist movements. More >

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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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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

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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  • 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
    (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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