Bennington College
Bennington College is a liberal arts college that integrates visual and performing arts into its undergraduate curriculum and guarantees all students internship experience through its Field Work Term programme.
Founded in 1932, Bennington College is a liberal arts institution that pioneered the integration of visual and performing arts as equal partners within the undergraduate curriculum. Rather than treating the arts as a supplement to traditional liberal arts education, Bennington embeds them throughout its academic programme, shaping how students across all disciplines approach learning and problem-solving.
The college operates on a student-directed learning model, with faculty who are active practitioners in their fields providing graduate-style advising. This approach emphasises hands-on experience alongside intellectual development. All students participate in the Field Work Term internship programme, which guarantees annual real-world placements. The result: 100% of Bennington graduates leave with substantive internship experience, embedding professional competency into the educational experience from the outset.
Bennington's structure reflects a commitment to scale and personalisation simultaneously. With an inaugural class of 87 students, the college maintains an intimate environment whilst developing a comprehensive model of undergraduate education that connects classroom learning, artistic practice, and professional experience.