Overview

This Open Bachelor’s degree is designed and awarded by Forward College and recognised by the French Ministry of Education, meaning it is valid internationally.

Why choose the Open Bachelor’s?

Study a flexible yet rigorous curriculum, inspired by the US liberal arts model.

Explore courses across diverse fields through the multidisciplinary approach.

Prepare to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges through practical, hands-on projects.

Explore before you specialise

Most high school students are unsure which subjects they want to pursue at university. That’s why the Open Bachelor’s gives the students the freedom to explore a wide variety of subjects in Year 1 before making their choice of major(s) or major/minor combination in Years 2 and 3.

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Programme Structure

Majors included:

Data Science and AI

Management & Innovation

Economics

Politics & International Relations

Minors included:

Psychology

Leadership

Politics

Management

Economics
International Relations

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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More details

Applications open on a rolling basis until all places are filled!

The academic year at Forward College begins mid-September with a two-week induction programme.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

BSc - 180

BSc+ - 220

Double BSc - 260

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal
Paris, France
Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

International Relations Innovation Management Data Science & Big Data View 3 other Bachelors in International Relations in Portugal

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

We accept students from a wide range of national and international educational systems, such as A-levels, the International Baccalaureate (IB), the European Baccalaureate, Advanced Placements (APs), and some outside of the EU. Find out if your grades meet our academic entry requirements.

Applicants must have either completed their high school education or be in their final year of high school at the time of application. For final-year high school students, their courses must be completed before September for their applications to be considered.

Applicants must be at least 17 years by November of the year of entry.

You will have to provide transcripts of your previous 2 years of high school. If you are applying in your last year of high school, you should provide transcripts for the last 2 years as well as the term(s) completed so far in your current year.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22500 EUR / year

≈ 22500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

18000 EUR / year

≈ 18000 EUR / year

Additional Details

Yearly tuition fees range from €16,000 to €29,550, depending on the programme.

Living costs

Lisbon

Portugal

630 - 1123 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Diversity and equal opportunity are closely intertwined. Each year, we offer a number of scholarships and 0% interest loans to students for whom accessing higher education would not be possible without financial support.

Scholarships are awarded to applicants who demonstrate financial need and high academic achievements, as defined by Forward College. Each scholarship provides up to 2,000 euros per year, fully deducted from the tuition fees for each of the 3 years of their bachelor’s degree.
0% interest loans are available to applicants who demonstrate financial need, as defined by Forward College. This loan provides partial coverage of tuition fees annually and is distributed throughout the three-year program.

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

France
Germany
Portugal

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Overview

Why choose the Open Bachelor’s?

Explore before you specialise

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Lisbon

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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