Overview
Tradition for excellence
Innovation for relevance

Forward College is designed for bright undergraduate students who wish to go beyond academic excellence. Our students combine prestigious Bachelor’s programmes with a unique international experience, small-class teaching by a world-class faculty, and leadership development.

Step 1: Explore our majors
Forward College covers five broad disciplines within the social sciences to foster a deep understanding of the world.
Zoom into our programmes
Our Bachelor’s Degrees Designed by LSE and KCL
Forward College offers Bachelor’s degrees under the academic direction of the London School of Economics (LSE, #3 in Europe) and King’s College London (KCL, #6 in Europe), awarded by the University of London.
Programmes are designed by LSE or KCL, and students have access to official learning materials from these institutions.
Courses are taught on our campuses by Forward College professors, who are vetted by LSE or KCL and follow their respective curricula.
Exams are assessed and graded by academics from LSE or KCL.
Degrees are awarded by the University of London, with diplomas stating that they were completed under the academic direction of LSE or KCL.
Our Open Bachelor’s by Forward College
This innovative programme combines the flexibility of a U.S.-style liberal education with a forward-looking approach to real-world challenges and leadership development.
- Year 1: explore a wide range of subjects freely.
- Years 2 & 3: choose your subject(s) of expertise and specialise.
- Strong focus on project-based learning, theoretical foundations, and practical application.
- The Open Bachelor’s is designed and awarded by Forward College, and recognised by the French Ministry of Higher Education.
Step 2: Select the intensity of your programme
Forward College offers 3 formats of undergraduate programmes to accommodate different needs and potentials.

Learning at Forward
No lectures, teamwork, small group seminars to debate and simulate, one on one tutoring, peer mentoring… The Forward College pedagogy takes inspiration from the most impactful teaching & learning […]
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Co-living in 3 countries
Forward College offers a unique experience beyond traditional university education. You will receive a world-class education and live together in student residences across three countries: Lisbon, […]
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