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Architecture competitions challenge students to reimagine the built environment through conceptual design, sustainable urbanism and heritage restoration. International competitions attract entries from over a hundred countries and are judged by practising architects and urban planners whose names open doors. Publication in architecture journals, funded workshop participation and direct contact with award-winning firms are common prizes. For students at bachelor through doctoral level, a competition entry forces you to defend every design decision in writing and in presentation, strengthening skills essential for licence examinations and client work.
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Tech & Engineering, Design, Architecture, Social sciences
by London Play Design
Could you design something that gives children in London high-quality play experiences? London Play Design is inviting students and recent graduates from UK universities to design play opportunities that make use of f...
Europe · Bachelor, Master, PhD
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
in 1 week
Prize · Mixed/Other
Winning designs will be built in an adventure playground
Arts/Photography, Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Architecture, Fashion, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Law, Mathematics, Social sciences
by Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, IIT Bombay, Zhejiang University, Hong Kong UST, UNESP Brazil, YGA
The Global Sustainability Challenge, brought to you by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and leading institutions worldwide, invites university students to develop bold solutions in Sustainable Energy and Adapt...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · Bachelor, Master, PhD
Deadline
Nov 22, 2026
in 1 week
Prize · Cash Prize
Cash Prizes, Global visibility and recognition, Invitation to Stanford EcoGlobal program
Architecture
by ArchiBriefer
OVERVIEW: An international award inviting architecture students and recent graduates to showcase innovative thesis projects demonstrating originality, technical excellence, and impact on the built environment. KEY DE...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · Bachelor, Master, PhD
Deadline
Nov 25, 2026
in 2 weeks
Prize · Publicity
Global Recognition + Media Exposure + Certificate.
Design, Architecture
by Architerrax
The Architecture Portfolio Challenge 2026, the second edition of the competition by Architerrax, invites architecture students and emerging designers worldwide to submit a portfolio that communicates design thinking, pro...
Global · Bachelor, Master
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
in 2 weeks
Prize · Mixed/Other
USD 2,500 total prize pool
Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Architecture, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Social sciences
by Stanford Center on Longevity
People are living longer than ever before, and throughout these longer lives they encounter periods of transition, changing abilities, new responsibilities, and evolving needs. The 2026-2027 Stanford Center on Longev...
Global · Bachelor, Master, PhD
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
in 2 weeks
Prize · Cash
Finalists will receive $1,000 USD and Winners of the Finals Competition will receive: 1st place: $10,000 USD, 2nd place: $5,000 USD, 3rd place: $2,000 USD
Design, Architecture
by Volume Zero Competitions
As Volume Zero celebrates a decade of shaping global architectural discourse, we are proud to introduce our 30th international architecture competition THE UNBOX 2026: a call to rethink the "DNA" of our shared environmen...
Global · Open to everyone
Deadline
Dec 3, 2026
in 3 weeks
Prize · Other award
Prizes of total USD 10000, broken down as follows: 1st Prize: USD 5000;;2nd Prize: USD 2500;;3rd Prize: USD 1500;;Gold Mention: USD 1000
Design, Architecture
by Volume Zero Competitions
Marking a decade of pioneering global design discourse, Volume Zero is proud to announce the launch of its 29th international architecture competition: Micro Living 2026. This landmark edition marks a significant milesto...
Global · Open to everyone
Deadline
Dec 3, 2026
in 3 weeks
Prize · Other award
Prizes of total USD 10000, broken down as follows: 1st Prize: USD 5000;;2nd Prize: USD 2500;;3rd Prize: USD 1500;;Gold Mention: USD 1000
Arts/Photography, Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Architecture, Fashion, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Law, Mathematics, Social sciences
by Immerse Education
A free global public speaking challenge for students aged 14-18. Record a one-minute video answering: "Fast forward to 100 years from now. What difference would excite you the most? Why?" Judges look for a clear idea...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · High school Students
Deadline
Jan 10, 2027
in 1 month
Prize · Scholarship
Winners receive full or partial scholarships to TED Summer School 2027 in London, New York, Singapore, Sydney or online.
Arts/Photography, Design, Architecture, Fashion
by International Awards Associate (IAA)
The French Design Awards is an international design competition honouring excellence across architecture, interior, product, packaging, fashion, landscape, conceptual, UX, and UI design. Recognising visionary designers,...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · High school Students, Bachelor, Master, PhD, Open to everyone
Deadline
Jan 21, 2027
in 2 months
Prize · Mixed/Other
Award, Promotional & Marketing Tools/Materials
Arts/Photography, Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Architecture, Fashion, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Law, Mathematics, Social sciences
by Families4Families
The Exceptional Changemaker Award recognizes students who help expand Families4Families’ impact by connecting us with new student-led service clubs. Students have the opportunity to earn $2,500 or $1,000 in educational f...
North America · High school Students, Bachelor
Deadline
Mar 1, 2027
in 3 months
Prize · Recognition/Award
The student whose referrals result in the most active new clubs will receive $2,500 in educational funding, and the runner-up will receive $1,000.
Arts/Photography, Design, Architecture
by International Awards Associate (IAA)
Honouring Design Influence & Industry Impact Worldwide The 2027 NYX Design Awards invites designers, architects, creative studios, manufacturers, brands, and organisations worldwide to pursue international recognition...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · High school Students, Bachelor, Master, PhD, Open to everyone
Deadline
Mar 4, 2027
in 3 months
Prize · Recognition/Award
Award, Promotional & Marketing Tools/Materials
Arts/Photography, Design, Architecture, Fashion
by International Awards Associate (IAA)
The Tokyo Design Awards is an international design competition recognizing excellence in architecture, interior, product, furniture, packaging, lighting, conceptual, and emerging design. Open to designers, studios, brand...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · High school Students, Bachelor, Master, PhD, Open to everyone
Deadline
Mar 11, 2027
in 4 months
Prize · Recognition/Award
Award, Promotional & Marketing Tools/Materials
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