Campus life
What people say about Forward

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.
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 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.
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.
Student life in Berlin
At our Berlin campus in Germany, students complete their journey in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. Hear from third-year students about living in Berlin and the benefits of studying in a collaborative co-working environment.
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.
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!
Recruiters and Experts
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.
Parents
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.
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.






















































