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The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has announced an international opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled at Pakistani universities. HEC Invites Pakistani University Students to International Snow Sculpture Contest 2027 in China. Students can participate in the 19th International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest (ICSSC 2027), scheduled to take place at Harbin Engineering University in Harbin, China, from January 3 to 8, 2027.
The competition will bring together university students from different countries to showcase their creativity, artistic skills and design abilities through snow sculptures.
The application deadline is November 6, 2026. Interested students should contact their university administration as individual applications are not accepted.
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Opportunity | International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest 2027 |
Announced by | Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan |
Host institution | Harbin Engineering University |
Location | Harbin, China |
Event dates | January 3–8, 2027 |
Eligible applicants | Undergraduate and postgraduate university students |
Team size | Up to 4 students and 1 advisor |
Application deadline | November 6, 2026 |
Entry fee | No entry fee |
Application method | Through participating universities |
According to the HEC announcement, undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled at universities are eligible to participate.
However, applicants must follow these important conditions:
Individual applications are not accepted.
Students must participate as a team representing their university.
Each university can submit only one team.
A team can include a maximum of four students and one accompanying advisor.
Each university can enter either the Professional or Amateur category.
Students should contact their university's administration or international office to discuss team formation and nomination.
The contest offers two categories:
Maximum team size: Four students and one accompanying advisor.
Snow block dimensions: 3 m × 3 m × 3 m.
Teams can compete for the Special Prize, First Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize and Excellent Award.
Maximum team size: Four students and one accompanying advisor.
Snow block dimensions: 1.5 m × 1.5 m × 1 m.
Teams are eligible for the Excellent Award.
Each university can submit an entry in only one category.
Universities must prepare and submit the required documents electronically. These include:
Team Entry Form: Completed ICSSC 2027 Team Entry Form, named according to the university's name.
Design Sketch or Model: An A4-sized design sketch or two photographs of the proposed sculpture from different angles. Each JPEG image must not exceed 3 MB.
Design Description: A short description of the proposed design, limited to 200 words, in Word format.
University Logo: JPEG image with a white or transparent background, maximum 3 MB.
Team Photograph: A photograph of the team in front of the university's main gate or an iconic university landmark.
Participant Photographs: One-inch photographs of all team members and advisors, measuring 27 mm × 38 mm, with at least 150 dpi resolution.
Passport Copies: Scanned passport copies of all participating students and accompanying advisors in JPEG or PDF format, maximum 3 MB per file.
A university promotional video may also be submitted as an optional document.
Students interested in participating should follow these steps:
Contact their university administration or international office.
Discuss the opportunity and request consideration for university team selection.
Work with the university to prepare an original snow sculpture design.
Complete the official team entry form.
Prepare all required documents and photographs.
Ensure that the university submits the complete application to the competition secretariat before the deadline.
Official application email: icssc.apply@hrbeu.edu.cn
Official HEC announcement:
https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/HECAnnouncements/Pages/ICSSC.aspx
Students should read the official announcement carefully and coordinate with their university before submitting any documents.
There is no entry fee for participating in the contest.
Harbin Engineering University will assist participating teams with student dormitory accommodation and cover part of the meal expenses. However, students and universities should make arrangements for expenses that are not covered by the organizers.
Important: HEC has clarified that it is advertising the opportunity only. It will not provide financial assistance or accept financial liability for participation expenses. Students should confirm travel and other costs before making arrangements.
Activity | Date |
|---|---|
Application submission deadline | November 6, 2026 |
Preliminary design review | November 6–20, 2026 |
Final invitations to selected teams | By December 4, 2026 |
Arrival in Harbin | January 3, 2027 |
Competition | January 4–7, 2027 |
Departure | January 8, 2027 |
The ICSSC 2027 offers students an opportunity to represent their universities internationally, develop creative design skills and interact with participants from other countries.
It may be particularly interesting for students with interests in art, architecture, industrial design, engineering and creative disciplines.
Since each university can submit only one team, interested students should contact their university as early as possible.
The HEC-announced International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest 2027 is an opportunity for Pakistani university students to gain international exposure through creativity and teamwork.
The deadline is November 6, 2026, so students should contact their university administration immediately. For eligibility, documents and submission instructions, always follow the official HEC announcement.
Official source: Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/HECAnnouncements/Pages/ICSSC.aspx
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Undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled at Pakistani universities can participate through their universities.
No. Students must apply as part of a team representing their university. Each university can submit only one team.
Each team can have up to four students and one accompanying advisor.
The university application submission deadline is November 6, 2026.
The organizers do not charge an entry fee. Accommodation assistance and partial meal support will be provided, but other expenses may apply.
Visit the official HEC announcement: https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/HECAnnouncements/Pages/ICSSC.aspx
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