Life After BCB: Job Seekers Visas and Your Residence Permit after Graduation
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 5–6 pm
Online Student Life invites you to attend our series of programs aimed at supporting students as you make plans for post-graduation life.
If you’re interested in staying in Germany, there’s no time like the present to be thinking about what comes after your student residence permit! We will discuss the different options including extending the student permit for graduate studies and Amber will do her best to demystify the LEA by sharing tips, tricks, and timelines for navigating the process as well as going over how she can help in your next life chapter!
Kidd Hall Cafe (W15) Join Owen and Ina to learn about ways to navigate protesting in Berlin in safe and smart ways. We will lead a discussion on what individuals and small groups should know about and expect when attending political demonstrations here and across Germany. This info session is open to all students.
This event is the first info session of the Safe on the Streets. Safe in the Sheets RA seminar series.
House on the Border: One Family, One Place, 100 Years of Berlin History (A Conversation with Bard College Berlin Board Member Christine Wallich)
Monday, October 6, 2025 12:30–1:45 pm
JJK Hall Cafe (W15) Join us for a conversation with Bard College Berlin Board Member Christine Wallich, who will reflect on her family’s history through the Villa Schöningen in Potsdam. This house, situated at the Glienicke Bridge — later known as the “Bridge of Spies” — witnessed the great upheavals of modern German history, including the rise of banking dynasties, the persecutions of the Nazi era, exile and survival, the Cold War division, and the challenges of reunification. Interwoven with this broader historical narrative is a story of loss, resilience, and belonging across generations.
Part of Dr. Ulrike Wagner's German Conversation course, open to all students. The talk will be in English.
Lecture Hall (P98a) We will kick off this petition period with a General Study Abroad Info Session on Monday, 6 October at 12:30 in the P98a Lecture Hall. This session will go over the petition and application processes, the current partner institutions, Erasmus grant funding, and more! There will also be a student panel where you will have the chance to ask your peers about their experiences abroad last academic year!
Kidd Hall Cafe (W15) What does the job market look like, when people have easy access to machine learning tools commonly lumped under the label of Artificial Intelligence? In which situations are they most useful, and in which situations would other tools be of greater benefit? How might the existence and proliferation of AI make the job market easier to navigate---and how more difficult? What happens when ChatGPT goes down, or becomes locked behind a paywall?
In this info session, you will learn how to identify the strengths and weaknesses of AI, the job market, and how the two interact, for better and for worse. Additionally, you will become familiar with other tools and skillsets as well as the situations in which either they or AI would be more beneficial to choose.
Kidd Hall Cafe (W15) The Community Forums are dedicated to bringing our entire community (staff, students, and faculty) together to discuss topics related to life at BCB. These are an opportunity to talk about anything on your mind or to ask questions that you have. They are co-hosted between the Student Life Committee and Student Parliament.
Community Forums will be held on 9 October, 6 November, and 4 December.
Kidd Hall (W15) Join us for a Feminist Picnic organized by Bard Feminist Collective! ✨
We’ll share snacks, relax together, and have some conversations—whether through discussion prompts or just casual chats. Feel free to also bring news from your home country to share and of course your lunch! Everyone is welcome, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Act Green or Pay Green - Do CO2 Offsets replace Pro-Environmental Behavior?
Friday, October 10, 2025 2–3:30 pm
Lecture Hall (P98a) Guest speaker Dr. Melanie Dunger (University of Bremen) will give a lecture on the topic “Act Green or Pay Green - Do CO2 Offsets Replace Pro-Environmental Behavior?” as part of Prof. Dr. Ann-Kathrin Blankenberg's Principles of Economics class. Open to the BCB community.
Französische Friedrichstadtkirche REGISTRATION IS NO LONGER POSSIBLE.
Bard College Berlin and the Curtis Institute of Music warmly invite you to the concert Curtis in Berlin: Lieder, Latin Songs & Liszt on October 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm at Französischer Dom.
Curtis on Tour returns to Berlin with a richly textured program highlighting voices and instruments in both solo and ensemble settings. Young artists from the Curtis Institute of Music, one of the world’s leading conservatories, perform Lieder by Schubert, Strauss, and Elgar. Spanish and Latin American songs by Ernesto Cordero, and a virtuosic piano work by Franz Liszt. The program features sopranos Nikan Ingabire Kanate and Jeysla Rosario Santos, baritone Emilio Vásquez, guitarist Xingxing Yao, and pianist Kārlis Bukovskis. Concluding with Mozart’s lyrical trio “Soave sia il vento,” the concert showcases the expressive range and artistry of this emerging generation of musicians. This performance is part of Curtis on Tour’s global touring initiative to bring the school’s exceptional talent to audiences worldwide.
Curtis on Tour is the Nina von Maltzahn global touring initiative of the Curtis Institute of Music. Embracing the school’s learn-by doing-philosophy, ensembles are infused with the energy and passion of extraordinary emerging artists performing alongside celebrated alumni and faculty. In addition to performances, musicians engage with local communities through educational and community engagement activities. For 15 years, Curtis on Tour has maintained a presence at top international concert halls, performing more than 450 concerts in over 120 cities, from New York to Berlin and Hong Kong to Santiago.
Kidd Hall Cafe (W15) Your fellow student Kuba Laichter will share about the photographs he took over the last 6 years on the frontlines in Ukraine. Come for stories, stay for tea and make a donation to support the recovery of Kuba’s friend and journalist Heorhii Ivanchenko, who lost a leg to an FPV drone.
This is a FOCUS student-led event series with support of the Civic Engagement Office.
Julie Kidd Hall Cafe (W15) Student Life invites you to attend our series of programs aimed at supporting students as you make plans for post-graduation life.
Want to brush up your CV or CV writing skills? Unsure about the German expectations for a CV? Don't know where to start or what questions even to ask? The CV Writing Workshop has you covered. We'll be going over the German CV requirements and I'll guide you through how to present your skills professionally, concisely, and relevantly to potential employers. No matter what your prior experience, you will learn how to portray your transferable skills, integrate your soft skills, and brag appropriately about your hard skills within the appropriate framework.
Study Abroad Info Session Part 2: Partner Institutions
Monday, October 13, 2025 12:30–1:30 pm
Online (Google Meet) Due to time constraints, there will be a part 2 of the Study Abroad Info Session where we go over partner institutions. In addition to going over our current partner institutions, I am happy to review the general information at the end or answer questions pertaining to the processes and general information for those who were unable to attend part 1.
Learning Commons (W16, top floor) Join the writing tutors for an evening intensive writing session. Bring your thesis, essays, responses, logs, or any other form of written assignment to get done before the break.
There will be warm drinks, snacks, and timed writing periods to avoid burnout.
Bard College Berlin accepts applications for transfer to the BA degree programs in Spring 2026. The deadline for applying is October 15, 2025, at 23:59 in your time zone.
Eligible applicants for transfer are students who have completed at least one semester of university by the time of their expected enrollment at BCB. For more information on eligibility and application requirements, please refer to our application requirements for transfer.
Should you have any questions about your application for admission and/or financial aid at BCB, please do not hesitate to reach out to the BCB Admissions Team at [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your application!
Faculty Colloquium: Barbara Radziwiłł and Princess Tarakanova at the 1867 Exposition Universelle: Meanings Lost and Found in Cross-National Perceptions
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 12:30–1:30 pm
P24 S8 At the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris, a competition for public sympathy unfolded between two history paintings – The Death of Barbara Radziwiłł by the Polish artist Józef Simmler and The Death of Princess Tarakanova by the Russian artist Konstantin Flavitsky. The paper examines how these works conveyed the collective memory and political concerns of the Polish and Russian nations, and how their reception evolved across various national contexts.
Part of the Faculty Colloquium series. Open to the BCB community.
Maria Chernysheva primarily explores 19th-century visual culture, with a particular focus on national and pan-European dimensions of historical imagination in the arts and their connections to historical studies, historical fiction, and collections of historical artifacts. Her research also addresses the “feminization of history” in 19th-century culture, visual projects of Russian Orientalism in relation to Russian colonialism in Central Asia, and the concept of mimesis in European artistic theory. She is a participant in the Smolny Beyond Borders initiative.
Post-Soviet Era and After: Social History's Structure in the East of Europe
Friday, October 17, 2025 5:30–7 pm
Kidd Hall Cafe (W15) Guest lecture by Professor Mykhailo Minakov from the European University “Viadrina" will be based on his recently published monograph The Post-Soviet Human. Philosophical Reflections on Post-Soviet History (Stuttgart: ibidem Verlag, 2024). A part of Dr. Ostap Sereda's class HI131 “Ukraine since 1986. History of a Post-Communist Transformation,“ it is open to the BCB community and interested academics.
Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Conference Center, Schumannstr. 8, 10117 Berlin In an age of polarization and highly fraught and combative politics, it is becoming ever more difficult for journalists and media outlets to balance curiosity, empathy, and fair-minded engagement, with the need to retain critical distance and objective judgement. The urgency and impact of this dilemma are more pronounced than ever, in both Europe and the United States.
This tension is particularly notable in coverage of right-wing movements, parties and anti-democratic actors. If the aim is to clarify their policy goals and demystify their voters and supporters, how can journalists do this while simultaneously interrogating their positions and holding accountable their leaders? More than ever, journalists must navigate these conflicting imperatives while providing a genuine civic service and value to readers.
In conversation with Joshua Yaffa, Bard College Berlin’s writer-in-residence, Elisabeth Zerofsky from The New York Times Magazine and Holger Stark from Die Zeit will discuss how to approach coverage of far-right movements and their supporters, speaking to the challenges and dilemmas on both sides of the Atlantic facing media and individual reporters, and the publics that rely on them at this combustible moment for politics and society.
Register here.Sponsored by: Heinrich Böll Foundation.
Immediate Decision Plan (IDP) Registration Deadline
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Brooklyn, NY
This fall, Bard College Berlin is happy to introduce its Immediate Decision Plan (IDP) for students interested in the Artistic Practice and Society (APS) & Humanities, the Arts, and Social Thought (HAST) degree programs.
This option allows students to apply to college face-to-face, through an in-person event in Brooklyn, NY, which will give them the chance to experience a class taught by BCB professors, meet the directors of the Arts program, as well as interview in person. Students will receive their final admission decision the following business day.
Students who register must submit a complete application for admission by November 1st.
Registration for IDP closes on October 25th, one week prior to the EA Application deadline, although students are encouraged to register as early as possible. After they submit their applications, students will attend an event at the Bard campus in Brooklyn, on Saturday, November 8th. They will receive their admission decision on November 10th.
SR 11, K24 There will be a Credit Transfer, Moderation & Study Abroad Info Session on Tuesday, 28 October at12:30 in K24, SR11. The Registrar's Office will provide more information about selecting classes while abroad, the credit transfer and recognition process, as well as moderation. David will also answer any questions you have.
P24 Conference Room Cookies and Conversations is a casual opportunity to connect directly with University Leadership and other administrators to share your ideas, ask questions, and voice any concerns in an open, informal setting. Come for the cookies, stay for the conversation. Space is limited to the first 12 students per session. Register here.
Fall 2025 Schedule:
Wednesday, September 10, 1-2pm with Florian and Maria
Wednesday, September 24, 1-2pm with Dorothea and James
Wednesday, October 15, 1-2pm with Florian and Maria
Wednesday October 29, 1-2pm with Dorothea and James
Wednesday, November 5, 1-2pm with Florian and Maria
Wednesday, November 19, 1-2pm with Dorothea and James
Wednesday, December 3, 1-2pm with Florian and Maria
ESMT (Schloßpl. 1, 10178 Berlin) Discover what makes ESMT Berlin one of Europe’s top business schools. Founded in 2002 by 25 leading global companies and institutions, ESMT is a private, non-profit school built on the values of leadership, innovation, and analytics. Our mission is to create and share knowledge that advances business and society, and to develop entrepreneurial leaders who think globally and act responsibly.
ESMT offers three full-time master’s programs (24 months, taught in English): • Master in Global Management (MGM): For those aiming at international business and management careers, with global internships, exchange programs, and a Social Impact Project. • Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MIE): For aspiring founders and innovators, featuring hands-on projects, startup incubation through Vali Berlin, and corporate innovation collaborations. • Master in Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (MAAI): For future leaders in data and technology, combining advanced technical skills with management expertise through internships and consulting projects.
We invite you to experience ESMT firsthand on a guided campus tour. Located in the historic former GDR State Council Building in central Berlin, our campus combines a landmark of German history with modern learning spaces. During the visit, you’ll explore lecture halls, seminar rooms, and student areas, while gaining insight into the unique academic and cultural environment that defines ESMT.
Please note: Attendance is limited to a maximum of 20 participants, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
JJK Hall Cafe (W15) "Abendbrot" is an informal social gathering for all students interested in speaking German. Bi-weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30pm in JJK Cafe (W15). Hosted by your German tutors Sanskriti and Giulio.
October 29: We will be carving pumpkins in groups, and decorating them at the end with candle lights. There will be trick-or-treat snacks and fun German conversations to enjoy!
BCB Factory Arts Building (Eichenstr. 43, 13156 Berlin) Ten years ago, Bard College Berlin (BCB) started the selection process for the first cohort of displaced or refugee students to come to Germany on full scholarships in the “Program for International Education and Social Change” (PIESC) – inspired by what at the time felt like a “Welcome Culture”, although its cracks were already all too apparent. The program took off with four students in 2016. By now, 85 students from conflict zones have benefited from dedicated scholarships – up to 15% of our student body in recent years.
How did our alums ten years ago experience arrival, adaptation, and networking in and beyond Berlin? How did their time at BCB shape these experiences? And how does BCB staff remember these beginnings? In this first event of our PIESC 10th Anniversary events series, we celebrate 10 years of PIESC with our graduates and students by letting them take the stage for a round of unique and personal contributions. They will be framed by a brief historical introduction and a panel discussion with BCB staff about their motivations and experiences at the time.
Join us for a story-telling and musical evening with contributions from Bard College Berlin graduates on 10 years of coming to and living in Berlin. There will be soup and drinks.
Featuring: Anas Maghrebi, Ghaithaa Alshaar, Ameenah Sawwan, Sam Zamrik, Sohaib Alzoubi, Hesham Moadamani, Adeeb Hadi Conversation with Florian Becker, Marion Detjen, Xenia Muth, and the audience, moderated by Mada Al-Zoabi
Part of Dr. Marion Detjen's Global History course. Open to all.
Life After BCB: Job Seekers Visas and Your Residence Permit after Graduation
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 5–6 pm
Online Student Life invites you to attend our series of programs aimed at supporting students as you make plans for post-graduation life.
If you’re interested in staying in Germany, there’s no time like the present to be thinking about what comes after your student residence permit! We will discuss the different options including extending the student permit for graduate studies and Amber will do her best to demystify the LEA by sharing tips, tricks, and timelines for navigating the process as well as going over how she can help in your next life chapter!
Kidd Hall Cafe (W15) Join Owen and Ina to learn about ways to navigate protesting in Berlin in safe and smart ways. We will lead a discussion on what individuals and small groups should know about and expect when attending political demonstrations here and across Germany. This info session is open to all students.
This event is the first info session of the Safe on the Streets. Safe in the Sheets RA seminar series.
House on the Border: One Family, One Place, 100 Years of Berlin History (A Conversation with Bard College Berlin Board Member Christine Wallich)
Monday, October 6, 2025 12:30–1:45 pm
JJK Hall Cafe (W15) Join us for a conversation with Bard College Berlin Board Member Christine Wallich, who will reflect on her family’s history through the Villa Schöningen in Potsdam. This house, situated at the Glienicke Bridge — later known as the “Bridge of Spies” — witnessed the great upheavals of modern German history, including the rise of banking dynasties, the persecutions of the Nazi era, exile and survival, the Cold War division, and the challenges of reunification. Interwoven with this broader historical narrative is a story of loss, resilience, and belonging across generations.
Part of Dr. Ulrike Wagner's German Conversation course, open to all students. The talk will be in English.
Lecture Hall (P98a) We will kick off this petition period with a General Study Abroad Info Session on Monday, 6 October at 12:30 in the P98a Lecture Hall. This session will go over the petition and application processes, the current partner institutions, Erasmus grant funding, and more! There will also be a student panel where you will have the chance to ask your peers about their experiences abroad last academic year!
Kidd Hall Cafe (W15) What does the job market look like, when people have easy access to machine learning tools commonly lumped under the label of Artificial Intelligence? In which situations are they most useful, and in which situations would other tools be of greater benefit? How might the existence and proliferation of AI make the job market easier to navigate---and how more difficult? What happens when ChatGPT goes down, or becomes locked behind a paywall?
In this info session, you will learn how to identify the strengths and weaknesses of AI, the job market, and how the two interact, for better and for worse. Additionally, you will become familiar with other tools and skillsets as well as the situations in which either they or AI would be more beneficial to choose.
Kidd Hall Cafe (W15) The Community Forums are dedicated to bringing our entire community (staff, students, and faculty) together to discuss topics related to life at BCB. These are an opportunity to talk about anything on your mind or to ask questions that you have. They are co-hosted between the Student Life Committee and Student Parliament.
Community Forums will be held on 9 October, 6 November, and 4 December.
Kidd Hall (W15) Join us for a Feminist Picnic organized by Bard Feminist Collective! ✨
We’ll share snacks, relax together, and have some conversations—whether through discussion prompts or just casual chats. Feel free to also bring news from your home country to share and of course your lunch! Everyone is welcome, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Act Green or Pay Green - Do CO2 Offsets replace Pro-Environmental Behavior?
Friday, October 10, 2025 2–3:30 pm
Lecture Hall (P98a) Guest speaker Dr. Melanie Dunger (University of Bremen) will give a lecture on the topic “Act Green or Pay Green - Do CO2 Offsets Replace Pro-Environmental Behavior?” as part of Prof. Dr. Ann-Kathrin Blankenberg's Principles of Economics class. Open to the BCB community.
Französische Friedrichstadtkirche REGISTRATION IS NO LONGER POSSIBLE.
Bard College Berlin and the Curtis Institute of Music warmly invite you to the concert Curtis in Berlin: Lieder, Latin Songs & Liszt on October 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm at Französischer Dom.
Curtis on Tour returns to Berlin with a richly textured program highlighting voices and instruments in both solo and ensemble settings. Young artists from the Curtis Institute of Music, one of the world’s leading conservatories, perform Lieder by Schubert, Strauss, and Elgar. Spanish and Latin American songs by Ernesto Cordero, and a virtuosic piano work by Franz Liszt. The program features sopranos Nikan Ingabire Kanate and Jeysla Rosario Santos, baritone Emilio Vásquez, guitarist Xingxing Yao, and pianist Kārlis Bukovskis. Concluding with Mozart’s lyrical trio “Soave sia il vento,” the concert showcases the expressive range and artistry of this emerging generation of musicians. This performance is part of Curtis on Tour’s global touring initiative to bring the school’s exceptional talent to audiences worldwide.
Curtis on Tour is the Nina von Maltzahn global touring initiative of the Curtis Institute of Music. Embracing the school’s learn-by doing-philosophy, ensembles are infused with the energy and passion of extraordinary emerging artists performing alongside celebrated alumni and faculty. In addition to performances, musicians engage with local communities through educational and community engagement activities. For 15 years, Curtis on Tour has maintained a presence at top international concert halls, performing more than 450 concerts in over 120 cities, from New York to Berlin and Hong Kong to Santiago.
Kidd Hall Cafe (W15) Your fellow student Kuba Laichter will share about the photographs he took over the last 6 years on the frontlines in Ukraine. Come for stories, stay for tea and make a donation to support the recovery of Kuba’s friend and journalist Heorhii Ivanchenko, who lost a leg to an FPV drone.
This is a FOCUS student-led event series with support of the Civic Engagement Office.
Julie Kidd Hall Cafe (W15) Student Life invites you to attend our series of programs aimed at supporting students as you make plans for post-graduation life.
Want to brush up your CV or CV writing skills? Unsure about the German expectations for a CV? Don't know where to start or what questions even to ask? The CV Writing Workshop has you covered. We'll be going over the German CV requirements and I'll guide you through how to present your skills professionally, concisely, and relevantly to potential employers. No matter what your prior experience, you will learn how to portray your transferable skills, integrate your soft skills, and brag appropriately about your hard skills within the appropriate framework.
Study Abroad Info Session Part 2: Partner Institutions
Monday, October 13, 2025 12:30–1:30 pm
Online (Google Meet) Due to time constraints, there will be a part 2 of the Study Abroad Info Session where we go over partner institutions. In addition to going over our current partner institutions, I am happy to review the general information at the end or answer questions pertaining to the processes and general information for those who were unable to attend part 1.
Learning Commons (W16, top floor) Join the writing tutors for an evening intensive writing session. Bring your thesis, essays, responses, logs, or any other form of written assignment to get done before the break.
There will be warm drinks, snacks, and timed writing periods to avoid burnout.
Bard College Berlin accepts applications for transfer to the BA degree programs in Spring 2026. The deadline for applying is October 15, 2025, at 23:59 in your time zone.
Eligible applicants for transfer are students who have completed at least one semester of university by the time of their expected enrollment at BCB. For more information on eligibility and application requirements, please refer to our application requirements for transfer.
Should you have any questions about your application for admission and/or financial aid at BCB, please do not hesitate to reach out to the BCB Admissions Team at [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your application!
Faculty Colloquium: Barbara Radziwiłł and Princess Tarakanova at the 1867 Exposition Universelle: Meanings Lost and Found in Cross-National Perceptions
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 12:30–1:30 pm
P24 S8 At the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris, a competition for public sympathy unfolded between two history paintings – The Death of Barbara Radziwiłł by the Polish artist Józef Simmler and The Death of Princess Tarakanova by the Russian artist Konstantin Flavitsky. The paper examines how these works conveyed the collective memory and political concerns of the Polish and Russian nations, and how their reception evolved across various national contexts.
Part of the Faculty Colloquium series. Open to the BCB community.
Maria Chernysheva primarily explores 19th-century visual culture, with a particular focus on national and pan-European dimensions of historical imagination in the arts and their connections to historical studies, historical fiction, and collections of historical artifacts. Her research also addresses the “feminization of history” in 19th-century culture, visual projects of Russian Orientalism in relation to Russian colonialism in Central Asia, and the concept of mimesis in European artistic theory. She is a participant in the Smolny Beyond Borders initiative.
Post-Soviet Era and After: Social History's Structure in the East of Europe
Friday, October 17, 2025 5:30–7 pm
Kidd Hall Cafe (W15) Guest lecture by Professor Mykhailo Minakov from the European University “Viadrina" will be based on his recently published monograph The Post-Soviet Human. Philosophical Reflections on Post-Soviet History (Stuttgart: ibidem Verlag, 2024). A part of Dr. Ostap Sereda's class HI131 “Ukraine since 1986. History of a Post-Communist Transformation,“ it is open to the BCB community and interested academics.
Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Conference Center, Schumannstr. 8, 10117 Berlin In an age of polarization and highly fraught and combative politics, it is becoming ever more difficult for journalists and media outlets to balance curiosity, empathy, and fair-minded engagement, with the need to retain critical distance and objective judgement. The urgency and impact of this dilemma are more pronounced than ever, in both Europe and the United States.
This tension is particularly notable in coverage of right-wing movements, parties and anti-democratic actors. If the aim is to clarify their policy goals and demystify their voters and supporters, how can journalists do this while simultaneously interrogating their positions and holding accountable their leaders? More than ever, journalists must navigate these conflicting imperatives while providing a genuine civic service and value to readers.
In conversation with Joshua Yaffa, Bard College Berlin’s writer-in-residence, Elisabeth Zerofsky from The New York Times Magazine and Holger Stark from Die Zeit will discuss how to approach coverage of far-right movements and their supporters, speaking to the challenges and dilemmas on both sides of the Atlantic facing media and individual reporters, and the publics that rely on them at this combustible moment for politics and society.
Register here.Sponsored by: Heinrich Böll Foundation.
Immediate Decision Plan (IDP) Registration Deadline
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Brooklyn, NY
This fall, Bard College Berlin is happy to introduce its Immediate Decision Plan (IDP) for students interested in the Artistic Practice and Society (APS) & Humanities, the Arts, and Social Thought (HAST) degree programs.
This option allows students to apply to college face-to-face, through an in-person event in Brooklyn, NY, which will give them the chance to experience a class taught by BCB professors, meet the directors of the Arts program, as well as interview in person. Students will receive their final admission decision the following business day.
Students who register must submit a complete application for admission by November 1st.
Registration for IDP closes on October 25th, one week prior to the EA Application deadline, although students are encouraged to register as early as possible. After they submit their applications, students will attend an event at the Bard campus in Brooklyn, on Saturday, November 8th. They will receive their admission decision on November 10th.
SR 11, K24 There will be a Credit Transfer, Moderation & Study Abroad Info Session on Tuesday, 28 October at12:30 in K24, SR11. The Registrar's Office will provide more information about selecting classes while abroad, the credit transfer and recognition process, as well as moderation. David will also answer any questions you have.
P24 Conference Room Cookies and Conversations is a casual opportunity to connect directly with University Leadership and other administrators to share your ideas, ask questions, and voice any concerns in an open, informal setting. Come for the cookies, stay for the conversation. Space is limited to the first 12 students per session. Register here.
Fall 2025 Schedule:
Wednesday, September 10, 1-2pm with Florian and Maria
Wednesday, September 24, 1-2pm with Dorothea and James
Wednesday, October 15, 1-2pm with Florian and Maria
Wednesday October 29, 1-2pm with Dorothea and James
Wednesday, November 5, 1-2pm with Florian and Maria
Wednesday, November 19, 1-2pm with Dorothea and James
Wednesday, December 3, 1-2pm with Florian and Maria
ESMT (Schloßpl. 1, 10178 Berlin) Discover what makes ESMT Berlin one of Europe’s top business schools. Founded in 2002 by 25 leading global companies and institutions, ESMT is a private, non-profit school built on the values of leadership, innovation, and analytics. Our mission is to create and share knowledge that advances business and society, and to develop entrepreneurial leaders who think globally and act responsibly.
ESMT offers three full-time master’s programs (24 months, taught in English): • Master in Global Management (MGM): For those aiming at international business and management careers, with global internships, exchange programs, and a Social Impact Project. • Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MIE): For aspiring founders and innovators, featuring hands-on projects, startup incubation through Vali Berlin, and corporate innovation collaborations. • Master in Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (MAAI): For future leaders in data and technology, combining advanced technical skills with management expertise through internships and consulting projects.
We invite you to experience ESMT firsthand on a guided campus tour. Located in the historic former GDR State Council Building in central Berlin, our campus combines a landmark of German history with modern learning spaces. During the visit, you’ll explore lecture halls, seminar rooms, and student areas, while gaining insight into the unique academic and cultural environment that defines ESMT.
Please note: Attendance is limited to a maximum of 20 participants, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
JJK Hall Cafe (W15) "Abendbrot" is an informal social gathering for all students interested in speaking German. Bi-weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30pm in JJK Cafe (W15). Hosted by your German tutors Sanskriti and Giulio.
October 29: We will be carving pumpkins in groups, and decorating them at the end with candle lights. There will be trick-or-treat snacks and fun German conversations to enjoy!
BCB Factory Arts Building (Eichenstr. 43, 13156 Berlin) Ten years ago, Bard College Berlin (BCB) started the selection process for the first cohort of displaced or refugee students to come to Germany on full scholarships in the “Program for International Education and Social Change” (PIESC) – inspired by what at the time felt like a “Welcome Culture”, although its cracks were already all too apparent. The program took off with four students in 2016. By now, 85 students from conflict zones have benefited from dedicated scholarships – up to 15% of our student body in recent years.
How did our alums ten years ago experience arrival, adaptation, and networking in and beyond Berlin? How did their time at BCB shape these experiences? And how does BCB staff remember these beginnings? In this first event of our PIESC 10th Anniversary events series, we celebrate 10 years of PIESC with our graduates and students by letting them take the stage for a round of unique and personal contributions. They will be framed by a brief historical introduction and a panel discussion with BCB staff about their motivations and experiences at the time.
Join us for a story-telling and musical evening with contributions from Bard College Berlin graduates on 10 years of coming to and living in Berlin. There will be soup and drinks.
Featuring: Anas Maghrebi, Ghaithaa Alshaar, Ameenah Sawwan, Sam Zamrik, Sohaib Alzoubi, Hesham Moadamani, Adeeb Hadi Conversation with Florian Becker, Marion Detjen, Xenia Muth, and the audience, moderated by Mada Al-Zoabi
Part of Dr. Marion Detjen's Global History course. Open to all.
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