NOTE: Read the following advertisement carefully and completely before sending any query or documentations to the concerned institution. Incomplete documentation/application submitted by the participating teams will not be considered/entertained.
Applications are invited from undergraduate and postgraduate students of Pakistani universities to participate in the 19th International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest (ICSSC 2027), scheduled to be held from January 3 to 8, 2027, at Harbin Engineering University (HEU), Harbin, China.
The contest is organized by the National Steering Committee for Industrial Design Education, Ministry of Education, China and hosted by Harbin Engineering University. The International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest aims to bring together talented students from around the world to celebrate ice and snow culture, promote cross-cultural dialogue, showcase creativity and artistic excellence and provide participants with an immersive cultural experience in Harbin.
ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled at universities worldwide are eligible to participate.
- Individual entries are not accepted. Participants must apply as a team representing their home university.
- Each university may submit only one team.
- Teams may participate in either the Professional Category or the Amateur Category.
- Each team may comprise a maximum of four (04) student members and one (01) accompanying advisor.
- Each university may submit an entry in only one category.
COMPETITION CATEGORIES
Professional Category
- Maximum team size: Four (04) students and one (01) accompanying advisor.
- Snow block dimensions: 3 m × 3 m × 3 m.
- Teams are eligible to compete for all awards, including the Special Prize, First Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize and Excellent Award.
Amateur Category
- Maximum team size: Four (04) students and one (01) accompanying advisor.
- Snow block dimensions: 1.5 m × 1.5 m × 1 m.
- Teams are eligible to compete for the Excellent Award only.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Activity | Date |
| Application submission deadline | November 6, 2026 |
| Preliminary design review | November 6–20, 2026 |
| Issuance of official final invitations to qualified teams | By December 4, 2026 |
| Arrival of participating teams in Harbin | January 3, 2027 |
| Contest duration | January 4–7, 2027 |
| Departure | January 8, 2027 |
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested universities are required to submit the following scanned documents (electronically, clear scanned images) to the ICSSC 2027 Secretariat:
- Team Entry Form: Completed 19th International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest (ICSSC 2027) Team Entry Form, named “Application Form University Name".
- Design Sketch/Model: A4-sized sketch or sculpture model photographs (two photographs from different angles) in JPEG format, with a maximum file size of 3 MB per image. A brief design description of no more than 200 words in Word format (.doc/.docx) must also be submitted.
- University Logo: JPEG image with a white or transparent background, not exceeding 3 MB.
- Team Photograph: A JPEG photograph of the team taken in front of the university's main gate or an iconic landmark, not exceeding 3 MB.
- Photographs of Participants: One-inch photographs of all coaches and team members, measuring 27 mm × 38 mm, with a resolution of at least 150 dpi.
- Passport Copies: Scanned copies of the passports of all accompanying advisors and team members in JPEG or PDF format, with a maximum file size of 3 MB per file.
A university promotional video may also be submitted as an optional supplementary document.
All application documents must be submitted by November 6, 2026, to the following official email addresses:
Email: icssc.apply@hrbeu.edu.cn
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The submitted designs and completed sculptures will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Theme and Concept: 10 points
- Creativity and Innovation: 20 points
- Technical Difficulty: 25 points
- Craftsmanship and Execution: 25 points
- Artistic Expression: 20 points
All submitted designs must be original. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.
FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS
There is no entry fee for participation in the contest. Harbin Engineering University will assist participating teams with student dormitory accommodation and cover part of the meals. Any additional expenses arising from special requests shall be borne by the participating teams.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information regarding the contest, application procedure, and participation requirements, interested universities and students may contact the ICSSC 2027 Secretariat:
Mr. LIU Yifan
International Office
Harbin Engineering University
Room 714, Building No. 1, No. 145 Nantong Street,
Nangang District, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China
Telephone: +86 451 82588267
Email: icssc.apply@hrbeu.edu.cn
liuyifan@hrbeu.edu.cn
Website: http://icssc.hrbeu.edu.cn/
Interested universities and students are encouraged to review the detailed invitation and submit their applications within the stipulated deadline.
Note: Participation is subject to the preliminary design review and issuance of the official final invitation by the contest organizers. The contest Secretariat reserves the right of final interpretation of the competition rules.
DISCLAIMER: HEC is only advertising this opportunity. All potential applicants are required to apply directly to the respective university/institute and queries may also be directed to the respective institute. Furthermore, HEC will have no financial liability regarding this opportunity in any case.
