The Universities Business Challenge Worldwide is the world's longest established and most recognised simulation-based challenge for students.

What is the Universities Business Challenge (UBC)?

The UBC offers undergraduates within universities a unique opportunity to improve their knowledge of the business world, put theory into practice and develop their team-working, leadership and employability skills by participating in a team-based competitive challenge.

Fast-track learning experience

Research conducted shows that the UBC complements classroom learning and provides an experience which embeds taught theory. The Challenge is a true learning experience for all those who enter. It will help students to improve their understanding of how businesses work, develop their decision-making skills, their team-working abilities and increase their knowledge in key business areas such as marketing, finance, production, pricing and HR. 

Cash prizes & certificates 

Besides the invaluable experience and prestige of progressing through the competition, there are also cash prizes for the first three teams: 1st £1000, 2nd £500 and 3rd £250. Plus certificates of particiption and achievement as students progress through each stage of the Challenge. 

What do students get out of UBC? 

• Develops employability skills
• Develops enterprise skills
• Develops commercial awareness across disciplines
• Helps put business theory and social skills into practice
• Develops team-working skills
• Applying critical thinking and reaching decisions by consensus
• Provides networking opportunities with top employers

Who is eligible to enter? 

This challenge isn't just for Business School students! The UBC Worldwide UK, attracted over 1,500 students in 310 teams in Round 1 from over 70 university faculties including: business and management studies, engineering, accounting and finance, law and social sciences in 2012-13. 

Apply now! 

Visit UBC Worldwide for further information and to register your team.