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ICSSC 2027 China Invitation Announced by HEC
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has issued an official announcement regarding the Invitation to The 19th International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest (ICSSC 2027), China, for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Pakistani universities.
📋 Quick Summary
| Organization / Board | HEC |
| Announcement | ICSSC 2027 China Invitation |
| Affected students | Undergraduate and postgraduate students of Pakistani universities |
| Important date | November 6, 2026 |
| Current status | Officially confirmed |
Contest Schedule and Key Dates
The international event is scheduled to be held from January 3 to 8, 2027, at Harbin Engineering University (HEU), Harbin, China. The contest itself will run from January 4 to 7, 2027.
- Application submission deadline: November 6, 2026
- Preliminary design review: November 6–20, 2026
- Issuance of official final invitations: By December 4, 2026
- Arrival in Harbin: January 3, 2027
- Contest duration: January 4–7, 2027
- Departure: January 8, 2027
Eligibility and Team Participation
Eligibility criteria for participating in ICSSC 2027 China require applicants to be enrolled undergraduate or postgraduate students at Pakistani universities. Individual entries are not accepted, and participants must apply as a team representing their home university. Each university can submit only one team in either the Professional Category or the Amateur Category.
- Each team comprises a maximum of four (04) student members and one (01) accompanying advisor.
- Professional Category snow block dimensions: 3 m × 3 m × 3 m, eligible for all awards including Special Prize, First, Second, Third, and Excellent Awards.
- Amateur Category snow block dimensions: 1.5 m × 1.5 m × 1 m, eligible for the Excellent Award only.
Application Procedure
Interested universities must submit clear scanned electronic copies of the completed ICSSC 2027 Team Entry Form (named as “Application Form University Name”) along with an A4-sized design sketch or sculpture model photographs (two angles in JPEG format, max 3 MB per file) to the ICSSC 2027 Secretariat. Further details regarding submission portals or email addresses are awaited in subsequent updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the application deadline for ICSSC 2027 China?
The application submission deadline is November 6, 2026.
Who is eligible to apply through HEC?
Undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled at Pakistani universities can apply as part of a university-represented team.
What are the team requirements?
Each team must consist of a maximum of four student members and one accompanying advisor.
Helpful Resources
Source: HEC Announcements – official notification
