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What people say about Forward

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The way we teach at Forward College is radical and novel, in order to prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century. Here we have collected some testimonials from experts, professionals, parents, teachers, and students with their thoughts on what makes Forward a unique choice.

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Our Alumni

Emirhan, Class of 2024

Germany

MSc Politics and Communication at LSE

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The Forward College programme has prepared me very well for my future in diplomacy and political communication.

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Myriam, Class of 2024

France

MSc International Security at Sciences Po

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Forward provided me with a space where I could safely experiment, make mistakes, and push myself beyond my academic limits.

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Luca, Class of 2025

Italy

Investments Analyst at Orbis

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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.

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Zsanett, Class of 2025

Hungary

Master’s in Management at HEC Paris

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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.

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Daniel, Class of 2024

Hungary

Junior Consultant at EY

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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.

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Yohana, Class of 2024

Spain

HR Learning at L’Oréal

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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.

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Carolina, Class of 2025

Germany

Internship at the United Nations

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I wanted to push myself within an environment of curious, passionate, and ambitious people from all over the world.

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Kitana, Class of 2024

Belgium

Membership Relations, Marketing, and Comms at European Startup Network

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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.

Students

Alumni Story: Emirhan Master’s at LSE

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

Why did our students choose Forward College?

On the final day of induction week in Lisbon, 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 and the things that our students love most about studying with us.

Student life in Lisbon

We want our students to leave Forward having become the best version of themselves through broadening their views, developing their personal adaptability, and fostering their ability to engage constructively with cultural differences: 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.

Student life in Berlin

The third and final stop for our students on their journey is the “cool” capital, Berlin.Hear directly from some of our third-year students about their experiences living in Berlin and the array of advantages that come with studying in a co-work space.If these stories resonate with you and you’re curious to learn more about Forward, we’re eager to connect with you.

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Forward student, Jana, talks about life at the university and unique opportunities that come with studying in three European capitals.

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

In the third year of their studies, our students pursuing our Bachelor’s in Business & Leadership consult for an external organisation. This year, 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.

Alumni Story – Daniel’s Consulting Role at EY

Our alumni, Daniel Kondor, shares his journey as a Junior Consultant at EY and how the skills he gained during his studies helped him thrive in the role. His manager, Paulovits Marton, also reveals why Daniel was selected for the position.

Where are our Class of 2025 heading next?

Wondering what comes after Forward College? Hear first-hand from our Class of 2025 graduates as they share their university experiences and future plans.

Where are our Class of 2024 heading next?

We asked our graduates how they were feeling on this special day and what their plans were after Forward College. Check out what they had to say!
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Recruiters

Paulovits Márton

Merger and Acquisition Director at EY

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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.

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Corinne Vigreux

Corporate Partnerships Advisor

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Forward College brings about new talents who will be both more humane and able to leverage technology for good.

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Paul J. Leblanc

Chairman

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Forward College is the most exciting programme in Higher Education I’ve come across.

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Jean-Claude Le Grand

Corporate Partnerships Advisor

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

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Jean-Philippe Becane

Country Marketing Director

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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.

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Maria del Castillo Hørup

Talent Acquisition 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.

Recruiters and Experts

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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

Christen Rehn

Parent of a first-year student

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.

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Cendrine Clarens Petit

Parent of a first-year student

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.

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Aude Rey

Parent of a first-year student

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.

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Nicolas Warter

Parent of a Forward alumni

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.

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Laure Debouttiere

Parent 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.

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Emma Belcher

Parent of a Forward alumni

Forward College has made Edie so driven — she has grown ubelievably in the last three years, and the world is now her oyster.

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Parents

Hear what the parents of some of our students have to say about Forward College. As a parent or guardian it can be difficult to choose the university that will fit the interests and needs of your child best; even harder when it comes to seeing them leave for the next phase of their lives…

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.

Aude Rey

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

Teachers

Teaching at Forward

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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