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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  • 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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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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What does it mean for the people to rule? Prof. Dr. Ewa Atanassow publishes When the People Rule: Popular Sovereignty in Theory and Practice
Professor of Politics Ewa Atanassow has co-edited a recently published volume titled When the People Rule: Popular Sovereignty in Theory and Practice. The open-access collection of essays reconsiders the principle and practice of popular sovereignty in the midst of increasing worldwide populism and authoritarianism. More >
Right: Diego, Berlin / Left: Julia, Bogotá
Bridging Worlds: Academic Exchange Between UniAndes and BCB
Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá and Bard College Berlin, though seemingly worlds apart, have established a unique academic exchange through their association with the Open Society University Network. This partnership allows students to partake in cultural and academic exchanges, immersing themselves in diverse cultures and learning beyond the classroom of their home institution. The experiences of students like Diego and Julia underscore the value of such exchanges, enriching education through cultural immersion.  More >

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