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At Dassault Systèmes, we believe in empowering the next generation of engineers
Student competitions aren’t just about winning, they’re about pushing boundaries, learning by doing, and turning big ideas into real innovations.
That’s why we’re proud to support and organize international challenges where students bring their boldest designs to life: from humanoid robots and solar racecars to next-gen drones and space shuttles. Your journey as an engineer starts here and we’re with you every step of the way.
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Discover all the available challenges below and compete at a worldwide level!
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AAKRUTI Global 2025
[OPEN] • Global, Sustainability
Address the challenges of tomorrow by providing answers to longstanding problems through a worldwide product design contest for engineering, design and technology.
Formula Student Electric
[OPEN] • Automotive, Sustainability
Conceive, design, fabricate, develop, and compete with formula-style electric vehicles. It's your chance to demonstrate and prove both your creativity and engineering skills!
Course en Cours
[OPEN] • Automotive, Sustainability
Concours pédagogique pour collégiens et lycéens autour des sciences, de la technologie et de l'Ingénierie avec un mini bolide à moteur électrique.
First Robotics
[OPEN] Challenge • Robotics
Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology.
FIRST is an international high school robotics competition that gives students real-world engineering experience.
Be prepared for your competitions with the best solution: the 3DEXPERIENCE platform
The 3DEXPERIENCE is our latest solution on the Cloud, which brings together CATIA, SIMULIA and SOLIDWORKS all in one place! To allow everyone to win a prize, we are giving for FREE away best-in-class solutions, training materials and a dedicated support community to all teams and students taking part.
Be part of a student competition, your access is fully sponsored—because we believe every great idea deserves the right tools to succeed.
Still Need a Spark of Motivation?
Discover our Champions: Students and Teachers who harness our technology to drive change.
Today, it’s your turn to engage in changing the world by competing with others in high-end challenges
Show off your Talent
Produce your project using the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.
Sharpen your Skills
Learning by doing and acquire new skills.
Challenge Yourself
Be a disrupter and participate to the change with your team.
Boost Employability
Become a top ranked profile for employers.
From Students to Business Innovators with 3DEXPERIENCE: A Student Challenge Success Story
From Students to Business Innovators
Challenge highlight: Formula Student Electric Competition and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform
The Road to Formula Student: EPFL Racing Team
Formula Student Electric is one of the world's largest academic competitions, featuring over 600 student teams.
Participants compete to design, construct, and race single-seater electric racing cars, providing students with valuable real-world project experience for their engineering careers.
The winner is determined not solely by having the fastest car but by considering factors such as:
• construction quality,
• performance,
• financial planning,
• sales arguments,
• and sustainability.
The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, a cloud-based solution that offers various tools and support to help participating teams succeed in the competition. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable operations, collaboration, project management, data management, marketing, and promotion.
Like the Swiss EPFL Racing Team or the Dutch Formula Student Team Delft, join the contest with your school team and experience a true motivating and professional experience!
Discover sustainable & innovative student projects
You have the power to craft innovative and impactful sustainable projects that shape a better future.
At 3DEXPERIENCE Edu, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Explore this page to discover a diverse array of sustainable projects created through exciting challenges like Project of The Year, Aakruti, and yearlong classroom efforts!
FAQ ABOUT ENGINEERING COMPETITIONS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
The field of engineering is highly competitive, with a large number of students and participants pursuing careers in various engineering disciplines. High school students aspiring to become engineers face intense competition when applying to engineering programs. Engineers can receive awards for their achievements, which further highlights the competition within the field.
A design competition in civil engineering is a contest where students, engineers, or participants create innovative and practical solutions for real-world civil engineering challenges. High school students and professionals often compete, aiming to win awards for their creative and technically sound designs, showcasing the competition and excellence in the field of civil engineering.
STEM competitions give practical opportunities for participants to enhance their grasp of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, fostering crucial critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.
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