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5 reasons why you should join Forward

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Are you considering the next step in your educational journey? Forward College offers a unique experience that sets it apart from traditional universities. Here are five compelling reasons why joining Forward College could be the best decision for your future. 

1. Forward College offers seven top-tier Bachelor’s degrees

Politics & International Relations, Business & Management, Economics & Politics, and Data Science & Business Analytics. They are all designed by the London School of Economics (and one top-tier Bachelor’s degree in Psychology designed by King’s College London. All of them are internationally accredited and awarded by the University of London. 

“I used to be a university professor at an elitist higher education institution, so the most important criteria in choosing Forward College for me was to ensure that the academic level would be high enough […] of course, it is thanks to the University of London degrees.”

Michel Morvan, Father of a Forward graduate class ‘24, Co-founder and Chairman of CosmoTech, Former Professor of Computer Science and Maths Ecole Normale Superieure

2. A groundbreaking institution offering a high impact approach to undergraduate education with:

  • Strong results to LSE and King’s College exams: 98.8% pass rate in the following year
  • Excellent outcomes after graduation: 

→ Among the 60% of graduates pursuing further studies right after graduation, 40% have been admitted to top EU universities (LSE, King’s College London, UCL,  Sciences Po) and 30% to top 10 European  business schools such as ESCP, IE University…

→ Among the 40% who chose to take a gap year before their masters’, they have secured positions with foreign ministries, renowned companies (Ernst & Young, L’Oréal,Henkel…) and leading NGOs.

“Forward College is the most exciting programme in Higher Education I’ve come across.” – Chris Cobb, former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of London.

Forward College combines what recruiters are desperately looking for: a solid intellectual training with soft and digital skills. – Jean-Claude Legrand, Global Head of Human Relations L’Oréal and Forward College Advisor.

3. A highly personalised teaching experience

Through small class sizes (averaging 15 students), weekly one-on-one tutoring, and regular assessments to ensure exam success. Faculty members have been affiliated with prestigious universities such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, King’s College London, and the University of St Andrews. 

“After my high school experience through United World College and having completed one year at a Canadian university, I came to Forward College because of its small-classroom and discussion-focused approach. Compared to my previous university, the teaching fellows at Forward are able to provide me with more individual support, feedback and recognition”

David, Germany, Double Bachelor’s in Economics & Politics and Business & Leadership, 3rd-year student.

4. Forward College combines academic excellence with skills development and hands-on projects in a unique international setting

This unique combination allows students to escape the tradeoff between intellectually stimulating academic programs and the skills’ development all recruiters are expecting for their staff in a fast changing world.

Students selecting the Open Bachelor’s, Bachelor’s + or Double Bachelors add entrepreneurship and personal development on top of their academic programme. Having demonstrated strong intellectual capabilities, practical experience and core leadership skills, our students stand out in their admissions after graduation.

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4. Forward College combines academic excellence with skills development and hands-on projects in a unique international setting.

This unique combination allows students to escape the tradeoff between intellectually stimulating academic programs and the skills’ development all recruiters are expecting for their staff in a fast changing world.

Students selecting the Open Bachelor’s, Bachelor’s + or Double Bachelors add entrepreneurship and personal development on top of their academic programme. Having demonstrated strong intellectual capabilities, practical experience and core leadership skills, our students stand out in their admissions after graduation.

For example, some of our Psychology or Politics & International Relations students have tackled one of L’Oréal’s societal challenges, while others have collaborated with a booming start up to develop an app that helps customers to reduce their carbon footprint. 

“Forward provided me with a space where I could safely experiment, make mistakes, and push myself beyond my academic limits. The development of practical skills such as leadership, cultural adaptability, and entrepreneurship, alongside a solid academic foundation, strengthened my application to Sciences Po Paris. I am very excited to start a Master’s in International Security at the School of International Affairs next year. It will open many doors and bring me closer to my desired career in diplomacy.”

Myriam, France, Graduate class ‘24.

5. Forward College provides a unique multicultural environment, students spend their first year in Lisbon, their second in Paris, and their  third in Berlin. Our students, representing 33 nationalities, live together in dedicated residences near the learning centers. We guarantee housing each year, so there is no organisation hassle during your summer. In Paris, our campus is located in the renown  “Cité Internationale Universitaire ”.

“My passion for traveling, learning new languages, and getting to know other cultures and people has always made me eager to study abroad after high school. For this reason, enrolling in Forwards College’s outstanding programme allowed me to achieve exactly that—not just in one location, but three—making it simpler for me to eventually start a career abroad.”

Allegra, Austria, Bachelor’s in Business & Management, 2nd-year student.

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“Forward College is Europe’s best-kept secret in higher education”

Paul Leblanc, Former President of Southern New Hampshire University, Chairman of Forward College Academic Council

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