Applying to Begin in Berlin

Begin in Berlin Fees

Matriculated students will be billed for tuition, room, and board by Bard College. In addition to these billed costs, students are responsible for their own travel plans and other program-related fees listed below. 

NOTE: 2023-2024 fees will be posted in mid-year of 2023. 
 

Billed by Student Accounts, Bard College, Annandale	Cost
Tuition	$59,800
Room and board	$17,180
Tuition Insurance (submit a waiver to opt out)	$816
Language & Thinking Meal Plan	$990
Campus health services fee (for Berlin)*	$470
Security deposit	$225
Berlin Expenses Collected upon Arrival at Bard College Berlin
Transportation ticket  (The transportation ticket price is for one semester, and it is for unlimited rides.)	€250
Nonbillable Expenses
Airfare	$900
VISA/Residency Permit	€110

 

Notes
*1. The costs for Begin in Berlin students include international health insurance coverage for the duration of the program, from August 9, 2022 to May 19, 2023. However, all enrolled students must have health insurance for the full academic year, which is from August 1 until July 31. Students must either purchase the Bard College Student Health Plan ($3,350), or show proof of equivalent health insurance by following this link and providing the required information. 
2. Estimated costs are per semester and are subject to change at the discretion of the program.
3. Nonbillable expenses are estimates and may vary depending upon individual choices and budgets as well as course& of study. Personal expenses may include: international telephone calls, internet use, toiletries, entertainment (eating/going out, concerts, movies, etc.), and any nonprogram travel excursions.

Passport and Visa Requirements

At the time of application, students must have a valid passport, be in the process of obtaining a new passport, or be in the process of renewing a current passport. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, passports must be valid for a minimum of six months after the date of return to the United States.

Please note: Students who are U.S. passport holders will obtain a residency permit during the first weeks of the study abroad program with the assistance of the onsite staff at Bard College Berlin. Students who are non-U.S. passport holders should apply early and contact our office when they start the application process. Non-U.S. passport holders will require more time to obtain the appropriate travel documents, which must be in hand before departure. Students are responsible for obtaining the required documentation necessary to enter the country. All students must arrive on campus on the designated start date of the program. 

All students should notify Bard Abroad upon acceptance into the program if they have plans to travel around Europe before or after their program ends. Students must comply with European immigration rules, which have strict limits on how long one can remain in the Schengen area.