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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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Autodesk Designathon 2026
Autodesk Designathon 2026

KnowledgePoint Limited

Deadline

Jul 03, 2026

1 week from now

The Autodesk Designathon is an international online design challenge for engineering and industrial design students. You’ll enhance your Autodesk Fusion skills and compete against other student teams from around the...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Bachelor Master Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: The team placing first will be invited to a fully paid in-person learning experience at the Autodesk in the UK. Cash prizes will also be awarded to 2nd and 3rd placed teams.

Ginfx comtest
Ginfx comtest

bella

Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

3 days from now

Hello, We are currently hosting a trading competition and would like to know how we can get it listed on your contest page. Could you please let us know the requirements, submission process, and what details you ne...

Europe High school Students Prize: Cash

Prize summary: 500

The CoCreate Course Awards
The CoCreate Course Awards

CoCreate Courses, Inc.

Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

1 week from now

CoCreate is running a free-entry course competition for high school and college students. Make a short course on any useful topic, get featured on the site, and compete for a guaranteed $150 prize pool. Submissions ar...

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

Prize summary: 150 USD

International Computer Science Competition 2026
International Computer Science Competition 2026

International Computer Science Competition

Deadline

Jul 05, 2026

1 week from now

The International Computer Science Competition (ICSC) is a global computer science competition open to high school and university students worldwide. ICSC takes participants beyond the standard curriculum through a mix o...

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

Prize summary: 1500 USD

Liberty Art Award
Liberty Art Award

Parker Harris

Deadline

Jul 29, 2026

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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

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

Farmani Group

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

3 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

3 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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