--- title: FAQ - Altair Global Student Contest 2025 description: The Altair Global Student Contest is back! Submit your entry from September '25 until November '25 and win big. image: https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Students%20with%20cash-1.png --- - [English - United States](https://web.altair.com/global-student-contest-2025-faq) - [한국어](https://web.altair.com/ko/global-student-contest-2025-faq) [![Altair Engineering Inc. logo](https://altair.com/images/default-source/default-album/footerlogo.svg) ](https://www.altair.com) [Terms of Use](https://www.siemens.com/global/en/general/terms-of-use.html) |  [Privacy Notice](https://www.sw.siemens.com/en-US/privacy-policy/) |  [Data Privacy Framework](https://altair.com/privacy-framework) |  [Cookie Notice](https://altair.com/cookie-notice) |  [DMCA](https://sw.siemens.com/en-US/dmca) |  [Whistleblowing](https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/about/compliance/reporting-channels.html) |  Cookie Consent © Altair Engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved. ![GSC Hero 2024](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/GSC%20Hero%202024.png) ### Couldn't find an answer to your question? [Ask Here](https://community.altair.com/discussions?tagID=43) ## Frequently Asked Questions What is the task that I must complete to participate in the contest? In order to participate in the contest, students must work on a data science application using Altair AI Studio. You can participate in one of three ways: 1. **Choose your own dataset and use case** - apply data science to uncover patterns, generate insights, and guide smarter decisions. Applying data science can mean: - uncovering hidden patterns in data - generating meaningful insights to guide decisions - exploring trends and relationships in real-world datasets - applying AI responsibly and sustainably - building predictive models to support real-world decisions - and much more. 1. **Work on a challenge we provide** -solve a use case using the dataset we share. 2. **Create your own use case with our dataset** - design a unique project around the same data in a way that interests you. * **The goal is not just accuracy, but uncovering insights - patterns and drivers in the data that guide smarter decisions.* If you're not sure if your planned project is eligible, ask us through the [community here.](https://community.altair.com/community?id=community_topic&sys_id=8e56dbdf1b42e550507ca6442a4bcb5c) Who’s eligible to participate in the Altair Student Design Contest? The contest is open to all students who are currently enrolled in an academic institution (e.g., university, college, high school), regardless of their age or discipline. If you are under 18 years old, please have your parent or legal guardian read the [consent document for minors](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Consent%20and%20Release%20for%20Minors%20-%20Altair%20Data%20Student%20Contest%202025.pdf?hsLang=en-us) and consent to it by adding their full name into the specified form field when submitting your entry. How much time does the contest require? Depending on your current proficiency and experience level with our software, you may either only need to record a video that describes a previously completed data science project, or you might first need to learn our software and then apply your new skill to your chosen data science application, which would take considerably more time. But as a rule of thumb, if you're already familiar with our software, it might not take you more than a week to create and submit a valid entry. Is the contest free? What do I need to participate? Yes! The contest is free. Altair provides all the software and training required to participate. To compete, you only need a computer with internet access and a desire to learn and succeed. How do I register for this contest? By [submitting your entry](https://web.altair.com/global-student-contest-2025#Submit-Entry), you'll automatically be registered – no separate registration process is needed!   What software can I use for this contest? Per the contest requirements, participants must use Altair AI Studio, which can be downloaded directly [here](https://my.rapidminer.com/nexus/account/index.html?__hstc=142694250.fcfeebb6767546291926167be821fdda.1672242518604.1753969094897.1753971906229.1299&__hssc=142694250.121317.1753971906229&__hsfp=3923671493&_gl=1*1mzxsgg*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NTU2MDkyMDMuQ2owS0NRand3WkRGQmhDcEFSSXNBQjk1cU8zZUZxcVpKVnFxaUFLcDdBZ2h5elhwUk5YSHNlSlhCRkdvV3JJcWhPMjNQVjFyTkphdHFJVWFBa3RxRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTM0MTgxMzk3NS4xNzUyMDY2MDU4#signup) or through our  [Student Edition Bundle](https://web.altair.com/altair-student-edition?hsLang=en-us). Can I participate individually or as part of a team? Both options are available, and there is no limit to the team size. However, all prizes awarded are per submission, not per person. What must I include in each submission? A short video explaining your project and accomplishing the following: - 5 minutes maximum length - Clear presentation of your results and gained insights. - Explanation of how your analysis helped you make effective decisions or solve the problem.  - Student or team name - Current university or institution - The video must be less than five minutes long and feature no copyrighted material (e.g., music, images, video clips, etc.) How should I submit my video? Students must submit their video (YouTube link or link of any other public video platform) to Altair via the form on the [contest web page](https://web.altair.com/global-student-contest-2025?hsLang=en-us) to be considered for a prize. Can I submit my video in my native language? Absolutely! You can submit your video in any language you feel comfortable with. We encourage participants to express themselves in the language that best suits their needs and demonstrates their proficiency. Will Altair use my video for promotional materials? Absolutely! Students must agree to allow Altair to use their videos in promotional materials. We want to show off your amazing work to our global community. Can I submit multiple entries? Yes. Students can submit more than one entry throughout the entire contest. But the submissions MUST be unique and substantively different from each other to get multiple chances to win. Who determines the winners of the contest? The international judging team, made up of technical experts at Altair, will be judging all submissions, and all decisions are final. What are factors that judges will consider for the video? Judges will consider: - Relevance (real-world use case) and originality of the problem  - Workflow Design - Data preparation and modeling quality  - Clarity of insights and results – How clearly the results are presented and whether meaningful insights are drawn from the analysis. - Decision Support -How effectively the submission connects results to practical decisions or real-world applications.  - Presentation Quality  - Creativity and effective use of AI Studio features (for bonus points) - Social Media Engagement (for bonus points) - Video Quality/ Fun of Watching (for bonus points) Can participating in the contest earn credits in my university's data science course? If enough students from your class participate, your course professor can talk to Altair at [academicsupport@altair.com](mailto:academicsupport@altair.com). We can help explain the learning and data science skills gained, which may earn you credits in your university course. Can educators use this contest to teach robotics optimization or engineering to their students? Absolutely! Educators can write to us or check out our academic hub pages for [AI Studio](https://web.altair.com/academic-hub-ai-studio?hsLang=en-us) to get learning material and training to create an exciting course curriculum around this contest. Where can I ask questions or get technical support for the software? You can visit the competitions forum [here in the Altair Community](https://community.altair.com/discussions?tagID=43) and ask questions or get help regarding technical support, software usage, or training. ## Didn't find your question? If you still have questions about the contest or the project you want to submit, head over to our Student Contest Forum and ask us anything. 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