Bard College Berlin Pathway Programme

Students at Bard College Berlin have the opportunity to complete a 5-year BA-Master's Programme (3+2 years), receiving a BA in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Bard College Berlin and Bard College Annandale, and a Master's from the Hertie School in either International Affairs or Public Policy.

Students enrolled in this programme begin their studies at the Hertie School in their fourth year and receive their Bachelor’s degree after four years and their Master’s degree after five years of study.

Combining the pathway programme with an exchange or dual degree in the fifth year is possible. Pathway students are also welcome to do a professional year before completing the final year of study at the Hertie School.

The pathway is best suited to Bard College Berlin students pursuing a concentration in Politics or Economics in the BA Economics, Politics and Social Thought, or a concentration in Ethics and Politics in the BA Humanities, the Arts and Social Thought. Other concentrations are possible, if specific courses are taken as electives early in the BA programme at Bard College.

1. BCB Students decide at moderation, at the end of the second year of study at Bard College, whether they wish to apply for the pathway programme.
2. Students then need to submit an application for the Bard College pathway programme via our application website.
3. Applicants will be interviewed by the admissions team and can expect to receive feedback within 2 to 3 weeks.

Admitted students are eligible to apply for partial and full scholarships from the Hertie School. The application deadline is 31 October 2025.