We would like to inform you of the schedule of the “Architectural Institute of Korea Student Exhibition” as follows, which aims to exchange information and materials on architectural design education at each university, focusing on the architectural design works of students (undergraduate and graduate) of architecture-related departments across the country. We ask for your interest and participation so that we can submit excellent works from each university.
■ Event overview
ㅇ Title of event: 2026 Student Exhibition
ㅇ Exhibition date: Thursday, October 2026, 10 - Friday, October 22, 23
o Exhibition Venue: Daejeon Convention Center (Yuseong-gu, Daejeon)
ㅇ Organizer: Architectural Institute of Korea
o Organizer: Student Art Exhibition Committee
ㅇ Sponsors: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Book Publishing Kimundang
ㅇ Content: Selection of excellent design works and exhibition of award-winning works
■ Entry Guidelines
ㅇ Qualifications: Those who are prospective undergraduate graduates and graduate students from architecture-related universities nationwide and who have been selected as excellent works and recommended by the school.
o Submission of recommendation letter from the Department Head (complete and submit the attached form)
ㅇ Number of submissions
① Limited to one work per person, each school can submit up to 1 works, 1 works each for undergraduate and graduate schools
② In the case of regional campuses or universities with separate majors, 2 works per administrative unit can be submitted.
③ Example
- Korea University (Seoul Campus): 2 bachelor's works, 2 master's works / Korea University (Gwangju Campus): 2 bachelor's works, 2 master's works
- Korea University (Architecture Major): 2 Bachelor's works, 2 Master's works / Korea University (Interior Architecture Major): 2 Bachelor's works, 2 Master's works
■ Submission schedule
① Application Period: August 25 (Tue) – September 4 (Fri)
② Submission of artwork files: September 7 (Mon) – 15 (Tue)
③ Submission of work output: September 9 (Fri) - 11 (Wed)
※ Applications will be made through the 2026 Student Art Exhibition website.
※ The schedule is tight due to the Chuseok holiday. Please check the schedule and submit by the deadline.
※ Detailed information regarding submission will be provided individually after the submission deadline on September 4 (Fri).(The submission format for artwork printouts may change depending on the exhibition type.)
■ Submission method and contents
① Application reception
- Apply for the student exhibition on the website and submit a letter of recommendation after receiving a recommendation from the head of each department (division) at each university (Recommendation Letter Form)
② Submission of work file (jpg)
- Upload to student exhibition website (file name: name of submitter)
- Submit a work review from your advisor (within 600 characters), submit through the website
③ Submission of work output
- Submit the same work as the work submitted on the website
- The printout is for screening and exhibition, so it is submitted after checking the resolution to fit the print size (600*900mm) (10T foam board attached)
- Submission location: 06687th floor, Architectural Center, 87 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul (ZIP code 4)
4 The content of the work should be written in a free format, but must not include any phrases, logos, or real names that identify the submitter or the supervising professor.
- If affiliation or name is included, the award may be revoked on the grounds that it does not comply with regulations.
■ Award and exhibition plan
ㅇ Target: 1 work (Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award)
ㅇ Grand Prize: 9 works
ㅇ Excellence Award: Many (above the Architectural Institute of Korea President Award)
ㅇ Prize money and prizes
① Target: Prize money 120 million won
② All winners: 1-year annual fee exemption upon membership in the society
- When signing up for membership, you must pay the membership fee. If you request an exemption from the membership fee, it will be processed.
- Members can be exempted from dues for the next year (2027 dues)
ㅇ Award-winning exhibition plan
① Fall academic presentation venue
② Online Exhibition (Start Date: October 22, 2026 (Thu) / 2026 Student Art Exhibition Website)
※ The prize money awarded to the winner was donated by Lee Woo-dong and Kim Hee-sook in honor of the mother, Jung Sun-young, with the hope that it will be beneficial to architectural education in Korea.
※ A collection of award-winning works will be published only for the Grand Prize and Grand Prize, and a separate file is requested for this purpose.
※ Awarded works may be canceled if reasons for disqualification occur even after awarding.
▣ Schedule and details may change depending on circumstances.
▣ Participants must familiarize themselves with the submission guidelines and schedule, and must check and submit the instructions when submitting the application. The submitter is responsible for any disadvantages that arise from failure to familiarize themselves with the instructions.
▣ Awards are given to the grand prize winner. (Grand Prize, Excellence Award: Sent by mail)
▣ When submitting the application, a text message and award certificate will be sent with the information entered. Listing is regular mailIt will be sent to , so please enter an address that can receive it accurately.
▣ Inquiries: aikcompetition@aik.or.kr
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