Bard College Berlin
- Liberal arts college
Need-based aid is open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 95, Duolingo 130.
A Vietnamese first-year BA applicant may apply for institutional financial aid based on demonstrated need, regardless of nationality. The pages do not clearly establish institution-wide international merit aid, automatic merit consideration, need-blind admission, or a CSS/international-specific form requirement.
Getting in. The school has not published an admit rate or the SAT range of admitted students. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 7+, TOEFL iBT 95+ or Duolingo 130+.
Cost for a year. The school has not published a total cost for one year. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026
Does Bard College Berlin offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is open to international students. A Vietnamese first-year BA applicant may apply for institutional financial aid based on demonstrated need, regardless of nationality. The pages do not clearly establish institution-wide international merit aid, automatic merit consideration, need-blind admission, or a CSS/international-specific form requirement.
What English scores does Bard College Berlin require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 95, Duolingo 130.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Country or region-specific scholarships
Open Europe ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Targeting students from different regions of Europe does not show that all international students are excluded from the Open Europe Scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Financial Aid Form: November 1 for Early Action or January 10 for Regular Decision
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Tuition and cost for a year
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe aid application triggers consideration for qualifying scholarships, but this is not explicitly confirmed for international merit scholarships.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not state whether ability to pay or an aid request affects international admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearA Financial Aid Application is required, but no single explicit statement ties CSS Profile or a distinct international form requirement to international applicants.
Scholarships at this school
DAAD PrizeMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The prize explicitly recognizes an outstanding international student, but it is a faculty-nominated award for an enrolled student.
Deadline: Faculty nominations take place in November
AP Capstone ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not explicitly state whether the AP Capstone Scholarship is open to international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Financial Aid Form: November 1 for Early Action or January 10 for Regular Decision
BCB Civic Engagement FellowshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The fellowship is for currently enrolled BA students, but the page does not specify eligibility by nationality.
Deadline: February
Berlin ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not explicitly state whether the Berlin Scholarship is open to international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Financial Aid Form: November 1 for Early Action or January 10 for Regular Decision
First Generation ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not separately confirm international eligibility for this first-generation scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Financial Aid Form: November 1 for Early Action or January 10 for Regular Decision
GHEA21 Global Engagement FellowshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The program operates across a global alliance, but the page does not explicitly confirm international-student eligibility.
- First year only
Deadline: Spring (February) every year
Global Citizen ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
An international-experience requirement does not itself confirm eligibility for international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Financial Aid Form: November 1 for Early Action or January 10 for Regular Decision
IB ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page gives IB criteria but does not explicitly confirm international eligibility for this scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Financial Aid Form: November 1 for Early Action or January 10 for Regular Decision
Julie Johnson Kidd ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
A goal of sustaining an international community is not an explicit international-eligibility statement.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Financial Aid Form: November 1 for Early Action or January 10 for Regular Decision
OSUN Leadership Fellows ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not confirm eligibility by nationality, and the listed program details are for 2023-24.
- First year only
Open Europe ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Targeting students from different regions of Europe does not show that all international students are excluded from the Open Europe Scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Financial Aid Form: November 1 for Early Action or January 10 for Regular Decision
Program for International Education and Social Change (PIESC) ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
A Vietnamese applicant could qualify only through the crisis or displacement criteria, but the page does not confirm that Vietnam itself qualifies.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Financial Aid Form: November 1 for Early Action or January 10 for Regular Decision
Scholarship in AestheticsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not explicitly state whether international students may receive the Scholarship in Aesthetics.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Financial Aid Form: November 1 for Early Action or January 10 for Regular Decision
Scholarship in EconomicsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not explicitly state whether international students may receive the Scholarship in Economics.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Financial Aid Form: November 1 for Early Action or January 10 for Regular Decision
Scholarship in Liberal ArtsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not explicitly state whether international students may receive the Scholarship in Liberal Arts.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Financial Aid Form: November 1 for Early Action or January 10 for Regular Decision
Scholarship in Literary ArtsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not explicitly state whether international students may receive the Scholarship in Literary Arts.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Financial Aid Form: November 1 for Early Action or January 10 for Regular Decision
Scholarship in PoliticsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not explicitly state whether international students may receive the Scholarship in Politics.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Financial Aid Form: November 1 for Early Action or January 10 for Regular Decision
Voluntary Engagement ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not explicitly state whether international students may receive the Voluntary Engagement Scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Financial Aid Form: November 1 for Early Action or January 10 for Regular Decision
Admission requirements
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiAn official four-year high school record is needed, sent by the school rather than the applicant.Required
- Teacher recommendationiAt least two academic recommendation letters from teachers or professors who know your work are needed.Required
- EssaysiA 250–500 word motivation statement about why you want to study at the college is part of the application.Required
- Supplementary applicationiA graded class essay with teacher comments is needed; applicants without one can write the alternative essay instead.Required
- English proficiencyiNon-native speakers must show C1-level English unless they qualify for the exemption.Required
- SATACTiSAT/ACT scores are not required; submit them only if you wish.Optional
- PortfolioiArt samples are required only for the BA in Artistic Practice and Society (APS) and optional for everyone else.Optional
- InterviewiAfter an initial review, selected applicants are invited to an online interview of up to 30 minutes.Required
How to apply
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Early Action application / financial aid application due (EA)Applicationin17days
- Immediate Decision Plan (IDP US) application dueApplication+17 days
- IDP Los Angeles eventOther+23 days
- IDP Los Angeles notificationDecision+25 days
- IDP NYC eventOther+30 days
- IDP NYC notificationDecision+32 days
- Early Action notification date (EA)Decision+77 days
- Regular Decision application / financial aid application due (RD)Application+87 days
- Immediate Decision Plan (IDP Berlin) application dueApplication+87 days
- IDP Berlin eventOther+114 days
- Early Action enrollment deposit due (EA)Deposit+198 days
- Regular Decision enrollment deposit due (RD)Deposit+198 days
Programs
Staying in Germany after graduation
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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