Student life

Lisbon campus

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The first year of Forward’s learning expedition begins in Lisbon, which has been recognised as one of the best places to learn in Europe.

The Flores Learning Centre

Located in a beautiful historic building on Rua das Flores in Chiado, a central and lively area of Lisbon, just five minutes from the famous Praça do Comércio, the building offers the perfect mix of modern features and traditional Portuguese architecture.

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There you will find:

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Study rooms

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A kitchen

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A terrace

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A meditation room

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A library

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Soriano Learning Centre

Students also attend some of their academic classes at the Soriano Learning Centre, located within the Interpress – Bairro Alto Creative Hub, just an 8-minute walk from the Flores Learning Centre. Originally a printing facility where Lisbon’s newspapers were produced, the space now hosts many creative companies.

Forward’s area spans 550m², featuring a 150m² open space that extends onto a 300m² terrace. Soriano includes seven classrooms, four meeting rooms, a small kitchen and eating area, and several bathrooms, providing a dynamic and inspiring learning environment.

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The Student Residence

You will live with other students from all over the world in a dedicated residence. Located in the vibrant area of Benfica, in a neighbourhood with many universities, our Lisbon Student Residence is an easy 30-minute metro ride away from our Lisbon Learning Centre. The residence is just five minutes away from the Parque Florestal de Monsanto, one of the most beautiful parks in Lisbon with a variety of activities on offer from tennis to hiking. You will also be a five-minute walk from the metro connecting you directly to the city centre as well as other areas of the city.

The residence offers:

 

Discover more about Xior Student Housing here
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Individual rooms (13 -20 m²)

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Private bathrooms

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Shared kitchen

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Study rooms

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Private garden

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Gym

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Media room

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On-site laundry

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Lounge

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From 590€ to 690€ monthly

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The Co-Working Space

Next to your living residence, you will find a large and private space open to the Forward cohorts, in which individual study, group learning, and conferences take place. The space is designed with flexible furniture to encourage and ignite creativity and collaboration.

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Student clubs and social events

All Forward students can submit a proposal to create a club based on a shared interest. If approved, they will have access to a budget and can take the lead in managing the club’s activities.

Previous cohorts have established clubs for surfing, photography, running, reading, and much more.

Parque Florestal Monsanto, located near the student residence, offers a vast area suitable for various sports, while our co-working space next to the residence is the perfect spot for gatherings.

Many on-campus social events are also organised throughout the year, such as the Winter Holiday celebration and the Charity Ball.

Cost of Living in Lisbon

Let’s take a look at some of the costs you may have in your first year studying at Forward’s Lisbon campus.

ActivitiesCosts per weekCost per monthCost per academic year (52 weeks)
Student homeFrom €175 to €220From €700 to €880From €9,100 to €11,440
Private health insurance€6.25€25€325
Public transportation pass€7.50€30€390
GroceriesFrom €37 to €50From €150 to €200From €1950 to €2600
Mobile Phone Plan€2.5€10€130
Leisure activities and daily expenses**From €25 to €37From €100 to €150From €1,300 to €1,950

*includes gym, nightlife, cinema and other types of entertainment.

ActivityCosts
Meal in a average restaurant€15.00
Coffee€0.70 – €1.00
Take away in a bakery (lunch menus, sandwiches…)€3 – €7.00
Cinema ticket€7.80
Nightclub entry€10 – €15.00
Single metro ticket€1.85

10 tips from our students before joining the Lisbon campus 

Studying abroad is one of the most important decisions in your life. By deciding to join Forward you will be pushed out of your comfort zones on a number of occasions: you will transition from high school to university, learn autonomy, live away from your family in a new country, be immersed in a multicultural student body so it’s a good idea to get prepared before arriving. Here are a few tips from our students:

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