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Chosen by students from over 40 nationalities, Forward College was built on a simple conviction: that education should develop the whole person, not just the academic. Below, students, parents, faculty, and education leaders from around the world share what makes Forward College unique.

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STUDENTS

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The Forward College programme has prepared me very well for my future in diplomacy and political communication.
Emirhan, Class of 2024 MSc Politics and Communication at LSE
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Forward College gave me a very good starting point for competing for spots at top universities. In every interview, they commented on the uniqueness of the institution and the experience.
Isaac, Class of 2026 MSc Artificial Intelligence at Columbia University
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Forward provided me with a space where I could safely experiment, make mistakes, and push myself beyond my academic limits.
Myriam, Class of 2024 MSc International Security at Sciences Po
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Going to Forward was one of the best decisions I could have made for my career. Along the way, I made so many friends, learned so much and I will cherish the moments I had for the rest of my life.
Luca, Class of 2025 Wealth Management at BNP Paribas
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Forward provides space for you to grow beyond exams by giving you an international journey, a close network of inspiring people and the chance to create things hands-on instead of only learning theory.
Tassilo, Class of 2025 Internship at the United Nations
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I grew so much as a person through working on international projects with my peers, living independently in a foreign country and learning to juggle studies, work and free time.
Zsanett, Class of 2025 Master’s in Management at HEC Paris
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Forward gave me the skills and international experience to start my career at Ernst & Young, while feeling my degree was truly valued.
Daniel, Class of 2024 Junior Consultant at EY
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I knew I wouldn’t be treated merely as a number and would be given the opportunity to shape my bachelor’s degree based on my own interests.
Yohana, Class of 2024 HR Learning at L’Oréal
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I wanted to push myself within an environment of curious, passionate, and ambitious people from all over the world.
Carolina, Class of 2025 Internship at the United Nations
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I joined Forward College because of its innovative teaching methods and focus on practical skills. I believe that studying at Forward will not only help me realise my ambitions for travel and learning but also enable me to develop the resilience and emotional intelligence required to undertake the important yet demanding work of my dreams.
Kitana, Class of 2024 Membership Relations, Marketing, and Comms at European Startup Network
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Alumni story

Alumni Story : Emirhan Master’s at LSE

Our alumni, Emirhan, shares his experience of studying for a Master’s in Politics & Communication at LSE in London after graduating from Forward College. He reflects on how Forward College equipped him with the skills and confidence to transition smoothly into top universities.

Alumni Story : Isaac Master’s at Columbia University

Our alumni, Isaac, shares how his journey at Forward College helped him secure offers from some of the world’s leading universities, including Columbia, Georgia Tech, UCLA, Duke, Carnegie Mellon, Boston University, and LSE. He reflects on how Forward’s international environment and project-based learning prepared him to stand out throughout the admissions process.

Alumni Story – Daniel’s Consulting Role at EY in Europe

Our alumni, Daniel Kondor, shares his journey from studying across Lisbon, Paris, and Berlin to working as a Junior Consultant at EY in Europe and how the skills he gained during his international studies helped him thrive in the role. His manager, Paulovits Marton, also reveals why Daniel was selected for the position.

Where is our Class of 2025 heading next in Europe and beyond?

Discover where Forward College graduates are going next—from top universities across Europe to international career paths— and hear first-hand about their future plans.

Where is our Class of 2024 heading next in Europe and beyond?

We asked our graduates how they were feeling on this special day and what their plans—from universities across Europe to international opportunities — were after Forward College. Check out what they had to say!

What students say about Forward

Why did our students choose Forward College?

On the final day of induction week in Lisbon, Portugal we asked our first-year students to share where else they applied and why they ultimately chose Forward College. Let’s hear their stories!

Learning at Forward

Small class teaching, personalised approach, and passionate professors…. Discover Forward College’s edge when it comes to the learning experience across 3 campuses in Lisbon, Paris and Berlin, and the things that our students love most about studying with us.

Student life in Lisbon

At our Lisbon campus in Portugal, students from over 40+ nationalities begin their Forward College journey. Discover what our students’ experience is like at our Lisbon campus, the first stop on their learning expedition.

Student life in Paris

The second city our students live in on their learning expedition is the French capital, Paris, where they live at Cité Internationale Universitaire. Find out first hand what life in Paris is like from some of our second year students and the many benefits of staying at CIUP.If you can see yourself in these stories and would like to know more about Forward, we’d love to hear from you.

Conversation with Jana: A European Learning Experience

Forward student, Jana, shares her experience of studying across three European capitals – Lisbon, Paris, and Berlin – and the unique opportunities that come with an international education journey.

Social Impact projects

Everything starts with an idea: how to reduce plastic consumption, how to promote climate-friendly behaviours, or how to support people with disabilities: Forward College’s Social Entrepreneurship Certificate is all about turning ideas into reality while leveraging people engagement, technology, and novel business techniques. Come check out our students’ projects.

Consulting Projects

In the third year of their studies, our students pursuing our Double Bachelor’s work on real consulting projects with international organisations. Some of them are working on resolving one of L’Oréal’s strategic challenges for its ‘L’Oréal for Youth’ initiative. Hear from our students and from Maria Del Castillo Horup, Talent Acquisition Director at L’Oréal DACH, about their experience so far.

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Recruiters and experts

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This University programme combines the theoretical backgroundand day-to-day operational experience which is crucial to succeed in today’s world of work.
Paulovits Márton Merger and Acquisition Director at EY
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Forward College brings about new talents who will be both more humane and able to leverage technology for good.
Corinne Vigreux Co-Founder of Tomtom, Founder of CODAM Coding School
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Forward College is the most exciting programme in Higher Education I’ve come across.
Paul J. Leblanc Special Advisor of the Harvard University Graduate School of Education
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Forward College combines what corporates are desperately looking for: a solid intellectual training with soft and digital skills.
Jean-Claude Le Grand Global Head of Human resources at L’Oréal
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Forward College understands the importance of social intelligence in a world where rational activities can be automated. The role of humans in leading companies has never been more important.
Jean-Philippe Becane Country Marketing Director
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Forward College students are highly open-minded and goal-oriented. This approach to learning effectively prepares them for their future careers in the professional world.
Maria del Castillo Hørup Talent Acquisition Director
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Recruiters talk about Forward college

Recruiters

We invited the most prestigious recruiters to tell us what they think about the teaching methods at Forward College.

Khatia Paulmier

The Former Global Head of People and Organisation at CHANEL and VP Human Resources at Solvay was invited to speak about the importance of personal development during university and how Forward College addresses this.

Hubert Giraud

The Head of HR & Transformation at Capgemini was invited to talk about the shift in the world of work to now value the development of soft skills in professionals, such as the ability to adapt to constant change.

Chris Percy

The Associate Director at Firetail was invited to speak about the importance of learning through real-life projects to sharpen future leaders.

Andrée Sursock

The Senior Advisor to the European University Association, which represents over 800 higher education institutions in 48 countries, was invited to speak about the importance of international experience to develop an understanding of other cultures and values.

Dr. Marco Nievergelt

Our Academic Programme Coordinator, Dr. Marco Nievergelt talks about the importance of academic learning for students’ futures.

Pierrick Chabian

The Founder and CEO of Wakatoon – an app for children to unleash their creativity – was invited to talk about the effectiveness of learning-by-doing to acquire a better outcome in professional life.

Wolfgang Fassnacht

The Global Head of L&D at SAP SE, was invited to speak about the importance in his career of learning through experience, and the richness it brought his personal and professional life.

Philippe Van Caenegem

Managing Director of Innovation at Salesforce was invited to talk about the importance of problem-solving projects at university and their impact on students as future employees.

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Parents

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The aspects of Forward College that appealed to us the most as parents are the tutoring model, the small class sizes, and the overall concept of close academic follow-up. Forward College clearly aims to prepare students for a different world than the one many traditional institutions are designed for, with a more personalized and forward-thinking approach to education.
Christen Rehn Parent of a first-year student studying a double bachelor’s in Politics & International Relations and Business & Leadership

Forward College is ideal for students who are looking for a different, more innovative academic model and who are eager to experience an international, multicultural learning journey.
Cendrine Clarens Petit Parent of a first-year student studying a double bachelor’s in Politics & International Relations and Business & Leadership

When we visited the campus, we met Céline Boisson. From that moment on, everything became clearer. When we understood the philosophy, the ambition, the methodology, the small class sizes, the focus on emotional intelligence, and the progressive use of AI, we knew this was the right place for our daughter.
Aude Rey Parent of a first-year student

Forward College highlights the importance of soft skills and personal development. Our son now is much more mature and comfortable in hos own skin than three years before starting the program.
Nicolas Warter Father of a Forward alumni

Forward College is not only a university where we gain academic expertise, but also a true community where students are integrated and personally enriched in a way that is genuinely different from other university experiences.
Laure Debouttiere Parent of a Forward alumni in Data Science

Forward College has made Edie so driven — she has grown ubelievably in the last three years, and the world is now her oyster.
Emma Belcher Parent of a Forward alumni in Politics and International Relations

For parents who may have apprehension about sending their child to Forward College, I would say that this is a challenging academic program. It is international by design, and it is cutting-edge in the way classes are conducted
Timothée Fraisse Parent of a first-year student

Parents talk about forward

Aude Rey

Hear what Aude Rey, mother of a Forward student, has to say about Forward College.

Timothée Fraisse

Hear what Timothée Fraisse, father of a Forward student, has to say about Forward College.

Cendrine and Franck Petit

Hear what Cendrine and Franck Petit, parents of one of our students, have to say about Forward College.

Parents of Class of 2026

Hear what the parents of Forward’s Class of 2026 have to say about Forward College.

Nicolas Warter

Hear what Nicolas Warter, father of a Forward student, has to say about Forward College.

Laure Debouttière

Hear what Laure Debouttière, mother of a Forward student, has to say about Forward College.

Michel Morvan

Hear what Michel Morvan, father of a Forward student, has to say about Forward College.

Isabelle Lamother Kesseler

Hear what Isabelle Lamother Kesseler, mother of a Forward student, has to say about Forward College.

Zelena Hormiga

Hear what Zelena Hormiga, mother of a Forward student, has to say about Forward College.

Emma Belcher

Hear what a mother of a Forward alumni has to say about Forward College.

Teaching at Forward

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Meet a few of our faculty members; a unique combination of leading PhD-level academics, entrepreneurs, researchers, writers, and designers who all passionately believe in the power of education to change attitudes, change lives and ultimately shape a better future.

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