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How do I apply?

First-year students who have accepted an offer of admission from Bard College and made their enrollment deposit can express interest in the Begin in Berlin program. Students will need their Bard portal login credentials to access the form. If there are any questions about the program, please email [email protected]

Only deposited students can fill out this application.
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Application Deadline

The deadline for applying to the Begin in Berlin program will be in early May of 2023!

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. 

 

2023–2024 Academic Year
Billed by Student Accounts, Bard College, Annandale Cost
Tuition $62,790 
Room and board $18,040
Tuition Insurance (submit a waiver to opt out)  $816
Language & Thinking Meal Plan  $1,040
 Health and Counseling (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 $1,200
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 10, 2023, to May 19, 2024. 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.


Begin in Berlin participants are required by Bard Abroad to obtain a German residence visa/long-stay visa for students before departing for their term abroad. Part of the visa process includes an in-person appointment at the German Consulate or German Embassy. For this reason, it is important to schedule your in-person appointment as soon as possible upon acceptance into the program. The visa processing time takes about 4 weeks from the date of your appointment. 

Please read the following information on the German Missions in the United States page, which explains the German residence visa/long stay visa process, very carefully: Residence Visa / Long Stay Visa 

If you are traveling with a passport from the European Union, European Economic Area, and/or Switzerland, you do not need to apply for a residence visa.

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.

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