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

Grid Photo Gallery

Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

3 days 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.

Youth Sustainable Investment Challenge 2026
Youth Sustainable Investment Challenge 2026

Youth Entrepreneurship and Finance Association

Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

5 days from now

The Youth Sustainability Investment Challenge (YSIC) is a global youth investment challenge organized by the Youth Entrepreneurship and finance association. Focused on real-world investment decision-making, ESG awarenes...

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

Prize summary: $500 for 1st, $300 for 2nd, $200 for 3rd. Top 3: Recommendation letter plus SCISS Elite Summer Program benefit valued at $5,500.

Floral Art Contest
Floral Art Contest

Grey Cube Gallery

Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

1 week from now

Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the sixth Floral online art contest for the month of August 2026. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The gallery invites artists and photographers to share t...

Europe Open to everyone Prize: Publicity

Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.

EPDA 2026 - European Product Design Award (Student Program)
EPDA 2026 - European Product Design Award (Student Program)

Farmani Group / European Product Design Award

Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

1 week from now

The European Product Design Award (EPDA) enters the final stretch of its 2026 call for entries. Open to students and professionals alike, EPDA has grown into one of the most comprehensive design competitions worldwide. T...

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

Prize summary: Prestigious EPDA Trophy, international media exposure, inclusion in the EPDA Book, and a live invitation to the historic Awards Ceremony in Venice, Italy.

Policy Play
Policy Play

Kautilya School of Public Policy

Deadline

Sep 07, 2026

3 weeks from now

About The Policy Play The Policy Play is an online vlog competition hosted as part of Colloquy 2026, the annual event of Kautilya School of Public Policy. The Policy Play introduces a more engaging and accessible form...

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: 5000 in each segment

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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.

Call for ideas Radicepura Garden Festival VI Edition | Gardens of hope Cultivating Coexistence
Call for ideas Radicepura Garden Festival VI Edition | Gardens of hope Cultivating Coexistence

Radicepura Garden Festival

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

2 months from now

The Radicepura Garden Festival, since it started in 2017, it is the first major international event intended to promote the culture of Mediterranean gardens, involving the main players of landscaping, art & architecture,...

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

Prize summary: The 8 winning projects will be realized in the Radicepura Horticultural Park

The Nature Photography Contest 2026
The Nature Photography Contest 2026

The Nature Photography Contest

Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

3 months from now

Do you want to share with the world the wonders of the planet and contribute to its protection? Then don’t miss the opportunity to participate in The Nature Photography Contest, an international photography contest for p...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: €2000 in cash prizes and others

Anthology Creative Competitions - Writing, Art & Photography
Anthology Creative Competitions - Writing, Art & Photography

Anthology Magazine

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

3 months from now

Offering a variety of competitions established to encourage and promote visual artists and writers, the Anthology Creative Awards provide a platform for emerging creatives to publish their work. There are eight categorie...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Open to everyone Prize: Cash

Prize summary: Up to €1000 per competition, and publication

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