International Students

Begin your university education at BCC, a small and friendly 2-year college where students are prepared to transfer to top U.S. universities.

BCC is a great place to start.
Where in the world are we?
Who are our students?
General Admission Policy and Degree Program Information
Application Form for Admission - International Students
Annual Fees and Expenses
Homestay Form

Why BCC is a great choice
Most classes are small with personal attention from full professors. Students enjoy a student/faculty ratio of 16:1. You have a choice of 31 accredited degree programs from which to choose.

Students receive personalized attention in our small ESL classes which emphasize basic English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

BCC parallels the first two years of a four-year university. Students regularly transfer as juniors, or even sooner, to colleges and universities throughout the country.

BCC tuition is very reasonable.

Our location in the Berkshire hills of Massachusetts is known for its cultural richness, including Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Norman Rockwell Museum , Sterling Francis Clark Art Museum, Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art , Hancock Shaker Village , Williamstown Theatre Festival, Berkshire Theatre Festival, numerous famous Berkshire "cottages," and other sites too numerous to list.

We're easy to find!
We're within driving distance of Boston, New York City, Washington, DC, and Montreal and Toronto in Canada.

At BCC you'll find a safe, secure, modern campus on 180 wooded acres nestled in the hills just outside Pittsfield, Massachusetts. This Berkshire hills region of Massachusetts offers many recreational and sporting opportunities on its beautiful lakes, rivers, and mountains. Skiing, sailing, and biking are popular seasonal activities.

BCC is proud of its diverse student body
BCC is a college of over 2,400 students. In addition to North American students, BCC is the choice of more than 50 students Student Profile from over 20 countries representing Asia, Africa, Europe, Central America and South America.