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Tradition for excellence
Innovation for relevance

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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.

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On-campus

Lisbon Year 1 > Paris Year 2 > Berlin Year 3

English

Accommodation guaranteed

From €18,000

Financial aid & student roles available

Find the programmes that suit you best

Our programmes cover the following majors: 

  • Politics & International relations
  • Business & Management
  • Economics
  • Economics & Politics
  • Economics & Management
  • Data science & AI
  • Psychology

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Step 1: Explore our majors

Forward College covers five broad disciplines within the social sciences to foster a deep understanding of the world.

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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.

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Step 3: Start your application

Applications for the 2026/27 academic year are open on a rolling basis until all places are filled.

Our process is free of charge and entirely online. It involves the following steps:

  1. Submit your application form including supporting documents and motivation.

  2. Speak to a current student about life at Forward College.

  3. Be invited to our interview (if eligible) and tell us more about yourself

  4. Receive an official decision by email within two weeks of your interview.

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“To acquire the right skills, students need empowerment and experience”

Forward College in the media – The Times Higher Education

“Forward College is one of the pioneering centres that have given a twist to the university experience”

Forward College in the media – El Economista

“Forward College combines what corporates are looking for: a solid intellectual training with soft and digital skills.”

Jean-Claude Legrand – Global Head of Human Resources L’Oreal and Forward College Advisor

“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” and Forward College Advisor

“Forward’s Personal Development programme is essential. It enables students to become the best version of themselves.”

Kathia D. Costa – Paulmier – Former General Manager People & Organisation CHANEL and Forward College Advisor

“Students need to be much more flexible, adaptive and agile. That’s why Forward College is a fantastic initiative.”

Hubert Giraud – Head of HR & Transformation at CapGemini and Forward College Advisor

“One of the most innovative universities is Forward College with an emphasis on leadership, management and practical team-work skills.“

Forward College in the media – Independent Schools Magazine

“Expanding education to develop all human intelligences.”

Forward College in the media – Challenges

“Forward College aims to train “future young leaders”, aware of and able to respond to the environmental and economic challenges that result from them.“

Forward College in the media- Studyrama

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