International applicants · 2026–27
Bard College Berlin: what international applicants need
Requirements for the 2026–27 season, updated September 25, 2026.
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The questions international applicants ask
What are Bard College Berlin's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Bard College Berlin has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on November 1, 2026.
- Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.
Does Bard College Berlin require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?
No. Bard College Berlin is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.
- This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
- For the Early Action deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
- Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.
How much is Bard College Berlin's application fee for international students?
Bard College Berlin charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.
Which English tests does Bard College Berlin accept?
Bard College Berlin lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, and Cambridge English as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.
- Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.
Does Bard College Berlin accept the Duolingo English Test?
Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Bard College Berlin accepts for 2026–27.
How many recommendation letters does Bard College Berlin require?
Bard College Berlin requires 2 teacher recommendations for 2026–27.
- It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
- Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.
Does Bard College Berlin require the Common App personal essay?
Yes. Bard College Berlin requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.
Every requirement, in one place
Deadlines
- Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
- Application fee
- $0International applicantsUS applicants: $0
- Common App fee waiver
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- SAT / ACT
- OptionalThis is the policy for American applicants. It can differ for international students: check the testing page.
- English proficiency tests accepted
- Cambridge, Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL
- Letters and school reports
- 2 teacher recommendations · Mid-year report
- Also required
- Common App personal essay