Admission

CEU Track Application Requirements

1. A brief statement of purpose (750–1,250 words) describing your interest in applying to this program, previous academic and/or professional preparation, and the goals you would like to achieve while enrolled in the program.
2. A resume/curriculum vitae outlining your education, work or internship experience (if any), and any other experiences or skills relevant to graduate study in global affairs.
3. A 500-word essay drawing on academic literature that elaborates on a research question on a global issue you would wish to pursue during your studies.
4. Two letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional sources. At least one of the recommenders should be someone who can speak to your academic, intellectual, and research qualifications. Please note: the MA in Global Studies accepts letters of recommendation through the online application system. When prompted, enter the recommender’s name and email address. The recommender will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to submit their recommendation online. The status of recommendation letters can be viewed by logging back into the application system. Please keep in mind, you should contact your recommenders and get permission for this request prior to sending them the automatic email.
5. Transcripts of all postsecondary academic work—high school and non-degree granting academic programs are not required. You may upload unofficial transcripts or scans of your official transcript to complete your application submission. Official transcripts, required prior to enrollment, must be mailed or emailed directly from the issuing institution.
6. International Students: Candidates whose first language is not English must submit the result of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 (paper based), 250 (computer based), and 100 (internet based). Bard College also accepts the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum band score of 7 in the academic module. If the language of instruction at the undergraduate institution was English, this also satisfies the requirement.
7. The Bard MA in Global Studies does not charge an application fee or require the submission of GRE exam scores. CEU application requirements and related fees can be found on their Admissions page. 

*Additional Information: Applicants to this track must also submit an application to CEU’s International Relations Department's 1-year program, as well as decide if you would like to be considered for the fully-US based MA in Global Studies program in addition to the dual MA with CEU.

Note: Admission to the dual MA with CEU will be considered first, and any admission to the independent Bard MA program will only be considered pending available admissions capacity.

New York Track Application Requirements

1. A brief statement of purpose (750–1,250 words) describing your interest in applying to this program, previous academic and/or professional preparation, and the goals you would like to achieve while enrolled in the program.
2. A resume/curriculum vitae outlining your education, work or internship experience (if any), and any other experiences or skills relevant to graduate study in global affairs.
3. A 500-word essay drawing on academic literature that elaborates on a research question on a global issue you would wish to pursue during your studies.
4. Two letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional sources. At least one of the recommenders should be someone who can speak to your academic, intellectual, and research qualifications. Please note: the MA in Global Studies accepts letters of recommendation through the online application system. When prompted, enter the recommender’s name and email address. The recommender will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to submit their recommendation online. The status of recommendation letters can be viewed by logging back into the application system. Please keep in mind, you should contact your recommenders and get permission for this request prior to sending them the automatic email.
5. Transcripts of all postsecondary academic work - high school and non-degree granting academic programs are not required. You may upload unofficial transcripts or scans of your official transcript to complete your application submission. Official transcripts, required prior to enrollment, must be mailed or emailed directly from the issuing institution.
6. International Students: Candidates whose first language is not English must submit the result of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 (paper based), 250 (computer based), and 100 (internet based). Bard College also accepts the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum band score of 7 in the academic module. If the language of instruction at the undergraduate institution was English, this also satisfies the requirement.
7. The Bard MA in Global Studies does not charge an application fee or require the submission of GRE exam scores.

Note: while housing is available in NYC for the Spring semester, there is no guaranteed housing in Annandale for the Fall semester of the New York track.