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Student Competitions in Europe

Europe hosts a dense and varied landscape of student competitions supported by the European Commission, national research councils, major corporations and cultural institutions. From Erasmus-linked innovation challenges to architecture competitions in Scandinavian capitals and fashion prizes at Paris graduate schools, the breadth is significant. Many European competitions offer travel grants so that shortlisted students can attend award ceremonies and networking events in person. EU citizenship is not always required, so students worldwide should check eligibility before ruling out European opportunities.

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Youth Sustainable Investment Challenge (YSIC)
Youth Sustainable Investment Challenge (YSIC)

Youth Entrepreneurship and Finance Association (YEFA)

Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

17 hours from now

Registration for Step 1 closes on June 29. However, participants may still register until July 29, before the midterm, after the first round of trading has concluded. YSIC is a global, ESG-focused portfolio management c...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Compete for cash prizes of $500, $300, and $200, plus recommendation letters and SCISS Elite Summer Program benefits valued at $5,500 for the top three teams.

Liberty Art Award
Liberty Art Award

Parker Harris

Deadline

Jul 29, 2026

1 day from now

The Liberty Speciality Markets Art Award aims to elevate talented graduate artists by providing funding, training, exhibition and sales opportunities within a comprehensive two-year programme. Selected participants wi...

Europe Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: 2 years of professional mentoring, cash grants and tickets to UK-wide exhibitions, open to all UK art graduates

"Infrastructure as a System" : a contest open to all students
"Infrastructure as a System" : a contest open to all students

InfraVision

Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

3 days from now

Following the success of last year’s edition, InfraVision, the Think Tank founded by Vauban and Altermind, is pleased to announce the 2nd edition of its international student competition in 2026. This new competition...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: €7,000 for first place, €5,000 for second place, and €3,000 for third place.

Radical Innovation Hospitality Product
Radical Innovation Hospitality Product

Radical Innovation

Deadline

Aug 03, 2026

6 days from now

As Radical Innovation celebrates its 20th Anniversary, our mission remains to discover and support ideas that shape the future of hospitality. Entries should showcase an innovative hospitality product that improves hotel...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Open to everyone Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: Money, Exposure, Networking, Experience, Award

CapCut AI Festival CRE[AI]TE 2026
CapCut AI Festival CRE[AI]TE 2026

CapCut

Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

1 week from now

The canvas is ready. What will you CRE[AI]TE? We are excited to launch CapCut’s 1st AI Festival, a global celebration of original work and the imagination AI makes possible. Submissions are now open through Augus...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: $10,000

Autodesk Buildathon
Autodesk Buildathon

KnowledgePoint Limited

Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

1 week from now

Join the Autodesk Buildathon on 17 - 18 August, a two-day international online design challenge for students to design for impact, and develop real-world skills used in architecture, construction, and engineering industr...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Trip/Experience

Prize summary: The winning team will be invited to present their project at an Autodesk VIP networking event with all expenses paid.

Resilient by Nature — EEA photo competition 2026
Resilient by Nature — EEA photo competition 2026

European Environment Agency (EEA)

Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

1 week from now

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has launched its 2026 photo competition, Resilient by Nature, inviting photographers to capture the many ways nature sustains life, responds to pressures and recovers in a changing w...

Europe Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: €1,000 for each category winner, €500 Public Choice Award, €500 Youth Prize for photographers aged 18–24

Animals Open Call 2026 Grid Photo Gallery
Animals Open Call 2026 Grid Photo Gallery

Grid Photo Gallery

Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

2 weeks from now

Grid Photo Gallery presents Animals 2026, an international open call dedicated to photographic works that explore the presence, meaning, and visual power of animals within the image. The theme is open to a wide range of...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Open to everyone Prize: Other award

Prize summary: Exhibition, interview and more.

Liga Matemática
Liga Matemática

Liga Matemática

Deadline

Sep 13, 2026

1 month from now

A Spanish team-based mathematics competition featuring university squads in a round-robin format; in each round, two teams competed by solving three Math Olympiad-style problems within 90 minutes, with teams consisting o...

Europe Bachelor Master Prize: Trip/Experience

Prize summary: Participation in the in-person Final Four

Global Youth Design Challenge (GYDC)
Global Youth Design Challenge (GYDC)

BCAF-Eastern Heritage Art Fund & rams foundation(Germany)

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

2 months from now

The initiative is jointly presented by the Eastern Heritage Art Fund, established by the Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation (BCAF) and Pechoin, together with the Rams Foundation in Germany. The challenge aims to support...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Open to everyone Prize: Cash

Prize summary: 30300USD

Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026
Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026

Farmani Group

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

2 months from now

The Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026 is an international competition recognizing excellence in communication design, advertising, digital media, photography, packaging, branding, and visual communication. Open...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Bachelor Master Open to everyone Prize: Recognition/Award

Prize summary: Winner certificate, winner badge, international recognition, publication, and media exposure

UIA-HYP CUP 2026 International Student Competition in Architectural Design
UIA-HYP CUP 2026 International Student Competition in Architectural Design

Organized by the School of Architecture, Tianjin University and Urban Environment Design (UED) Magazine. Endorsed by the Union Internationale des Architectes (UIA).

Deadline

Oct 10, 2026

2 months from now

The UIA-HYP CUP 2026 International Student Competition in Architectural Design is now open for entries. Now in its 15th consecutive edition, the competition is the only UIA-endorsed international student architecture com...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes, plus honorable mentions and certificates.

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