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Regular Decision Application Deadline

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Online Event



Bard College Berlin accepts applications for entry to our BA degree programs and one-year programs in Fall 2026. The Regular Decision application deadline is January 15, 2026, at 23:59 in your time zone. Students who apply by the Regular Decision deadline can expect to receive their admission and financial aid/scholarship decisions in late March. Applicants from countries outside the EU/EEA and with a visa entry requirement for Germany are strongly encouraged to submit their application no later than the Regular Decision application deadline.

For more information on eligibility and application requirements, please refer here: How to Apply.

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!

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Welcome Reception

Monday, January 26, 2026
6:30–8 pm

JJK Hall Cafe (W15)
The Welcome Reception is an opportunity for the BCB community to come together after the first day of classes, welcome our new community members, and reconnect with one another. Join faculty, staff, and students to celebrate the start of the semester.

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Fritz Stern Award for Democratic Engagement 

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Invitation Only
Fritz Stern Award for Democratic Engagement honoring Małgorzata Maria Gersdorf, Former First President of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Poland laudation by Andreas Voßkuhle, Former President of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany (Invitation Only)

With her unwavering dedication to justice and democracy in Poland, Małgorzata Maria Gersdorf has inspired people worldwide. From her early activism in Solidarność to her historic role as First President of the Supreme Court, she has been a staunch defender of judicial independence and the rule of law. In 2017, she stood firm against efforts to undermine the judiciary, showing exceptional courage and dignity. Her return to the court, white rose in hand, became a symbol of constitutional integrity and Poland’s commitment to the European Union. Her resilience galvanized the Polish judiciary and civil society. It reminded all Europeans of the shared values of democracy, justice, and the rule of law.

The Fritz Stern Award for Democratic Engagement, which will be awarded jointly by Bard College Berlin and the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Science and Humanities, honors individuals who have made significant contributions to global democratic culture and practice across the academic, cultural, and political spheres. The inaugural award ceremony will also celebrate the launch of the new European Democracy Institute at Bard College Berlin.

We are grateful for the generous support of the C.H.Beck Kulturstiftung, Allison Blakely, Ruprecht Brandis, Roland Brinkmann, and Olivier Weddrien. This initiative would not have been possible without their dedication to democracy and education. 

For questions kindly contact Dr. Berit Ebert: [email protected]