Kostia Bergman is a Biology professor at Northeastern University rated 2.9/5 by 7 students, with 2.7/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Kostia Bergman professor reviews and ratings: 2.9/5 from 7 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Not an easy professor, but getting an A is possible. His instructions are not always clear, but if you ask him what he expects of an assignment, he'll give you clear instructions. The only effective way I found to study for his exams was to know every detail of everything, which really wasn't too hard bc the class topics were very interesting.BIOL2299 2016-04-26 22:38:24 +0000 UTC
Terrible teacher-no syllabus or structure to the class. He had to ask students to send us his notes because he wasn't even sure what the material was for the test. Would take off random points on tests and if you went back to ask why he would give back points because he forgot why he took them off. Very nice guy but not qualified to teach.INQUIRIES 2015-07-11 14:29:11 +0000 UTC
Awful class. He seemed nice at first and the first quiz was easy. It was a mandatory class, but worst thing i've ever taken. averages on the midterms were 59 and 69. He doesn't curve. Good luck if you have him. You'll need itBIO 2013-12-09 15:32:46 +0000 UTC
Kostia teaches the introduction to college class for biology freshman. He is the most adorable old man and is really sweet and helpful. He doesn't make the students do a lot of work or fail you if you skip class more than you're supposed to.BIOL1101 2011-04-08 18:57:14 +0000 UTC
If you enjoy the topic its a pretty fun class. Lectures can get pretty long and confusing at times. He will test on specific details from the lecture so taking good notes is required. He also likes people to answer and ask questions. That really helps to make a good impression.BIOL2299 2016-04-19 17:07:34 +0000 UTC
I didn't have Kostia for a real class, but did for my into to bio class that was one credit and met only once a week. Don't know how he is as a subject teacher but he is so sweet, helpful, adorable and an all around great guy. I would def take a bio class with him.BIOL1101 2009-12-03 16:08:23 +0000 UTC
He is one of my sweetest professors. HW was easy and the 1st quiz. Then it downhill from there. The 2nd quiz was given. The questions were unclear, and asking him made everyone confused. The midterm was just as bad. He teaches one thing and tests on another. He means well, is really nice and fun to talk to. As for actually teaching... not so great.BIOL2299 2013-10-07 23:32:55 +0000 UTC
Kostia Bergman has an average rating of 2.9/5 from 7 student reviews.
Kostia Bergman's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.7/5 based on student reviews.
Kostia Bergman has taught BIOL4701, BIOL2299 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.