"As architecture students of the 21st century, we belong to a generation that faces an entirely new set of challenges. With these contemporary problems of climate crisis and a rising inequality, follows an obligation to strive for a better world."

Mathias Marquard Nymand

Architect Student (Radical Sustainability)

"What we are doing now is not enough. We need to change the way we live. We need to change our behavior and our world view. Every action matters. We all need to do our part."

Annalena Sass

Student at the Royal Danish Academy

“My biggest wish is that architects and building industry professionals go beyond their titles and degrees, pushing the boundaries of their professions, doing more than simply designing and building buildings but rather igniting the movement of change our people and planet so desperately need. In essence, we must go beyond architecture as we know it and veer towards Archtivism.”

Nyasha Harper-Michon

‘Archtivist’, Architect, LinkedIn Top Voice Green, Business Strategist, Educator, Speaker, Writer

"Civil rights are human rights and human rights are environmental rights."

Jerome Foster II

Activist, Youngest Member of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, Software Engineer, Co-Founder at Waic Up

“I think it is important to create conversations about both our future and past, and learn and share knowledge with each other. We need to stand together, be inclusive and do everything in our power to create a more sustainable and diverse future for us and the coming generations.”

Tuva Victoria Belfrage Nesse

Visual Artist

"By embracing diversity and fostering cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary collaboration, we can unleash the full potential of our creativity and build a brighter, more inclusive future cities."

Björgvin Hjartarson

Project Coordinator, DTU Skylab

"My biggest dream of the future is that architectural quality and sustainability will be more important than money in decision makings of our built environment."

Nora Kilstad

Project Manager, 120 Hours

"Young committed people are not just zealots who can be preyed upon. Commitment must be prioritized and nurtured, because without this the fire burns out. Young people can and young people want. The challenge is often that the framework and understanding we set up for commitment only embraces some and is often very unvarnished.”

YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

The perspective of students and young professionals is important to bring into play for a nuanced and diverse understanding of the challenges we face and how we design solutions for it. That is why we’ve put focus on involving students & young professionals through sessions curated by students and you can find a range of “Next Gen” sessions in the official programme.

You can also get involved in competitions and activities for students. Read more below.

COMMITTEE

To create sessions curated by students and young professionals, we work with our local Next Gen Committee. The purpose of the committee is to ensure that students play a role in the development of the congress. During 2022 we met and developed sessions, and it’s still a work in progress. Learn more about the committee members below.

SESSIONS

In the overall programme we focus on representing young voices, bringing students and young professionals on stage. The perspectives of students and young professionals are important to bring into play for a nuanced understanding of the challenges we face and how we design solutions for it.

Learn more about the sessions curated by students below.

ARCHITECTURE AND ACTIVISM – HOW TO MAKE AN IMPACT

EDUCATE FOR A GREEN TRANSITION IN ARCHITECTURE AND BEYOND

WHAT IS THE “WORLD’S BEST NEWS” IN 2030?

ARCHITECTURE DISRUPTORS GROUNDED

TURNING THE TABLES – ENABLING YOUNG VOICES IN THE GREEN TRANSITION

A HOME FOR ME – NOT MY DISABILITY

CIRCULAR ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES ON DATA-DRIVEN SOCIAL CHANGE

120 HOURS, SHOW US WHAT YOU’VE GOT!

ACTIVITIES

120 HOURS – INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION FOR STUDENTS, BY STUDENTS

120 Hours will host a digital competition (March 2023) and the winners will be announced at the UIA World Congress of Architects CPH 2023.

The theme of the competition is Greenwashing and you can participate in groups of 1-3 students. The top three finalists will be invited to the congress (tickets, travel and accommodation).

Stay updated here.
Please direct questions to 120 Hours.

EXHIBITION OF THE STUDENTS’ WORK ON SITE

STUDENT ACADEMY IN JULY – IN COPENHAGEN

The Royal Danish Academy will host a physical Student Academy ultimo June/primo July, 2023 (UIA World Congress Student Academy 2023) for domestic and international students of Architecture.

The theme of the course is: “A Society Built for Every Body” and focuses on diversity and Universal Design.

Please direct questions to Line Luna Thygesen.

EXHIBITION OF THE STUDENTS’ WORK ON SITE

NEXT GENERATION CITY ACTION

The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) will, in collaboration with partners in Korea, India, Kenya, Denmark and Mexico, launch a global youth initiative that, from May to July, will engage university students, early-stage technology start-ups and young leaders before during and after the congress.

The young international talents will represent diverse backgrounds and broaden perspectives, increase innovation and push thinking, collaboration and action as part of UIA World Congress of Architects CPH 2023.

Read more and explore collaboration opportunities here.
Please direct questions to DTU.

PITCH & PANEL SESSION: THE FUTURE BY YOUNG ACADEMICS & ENTREPRENEURS

What ideas will shape the future of inclusive and sustainable cities? Be inspired and connect with invited early-stage startups and talented student teams from around the Globe as they pitch their solutions on how to create a sustainable future where no one is left behind. Their ideas will then be challenged by sharp questions from an expert panel.

The session offers the opportunity to hear a series of pitches from university projects and early-stage technology startups from Korea, India, Kenya, Denmark and Mexico that have taken part in the Next Generation City Action initiative. You are invited to connect with and offer your valuable time to teams of interest. The teams will be competing for awards to further accelerate their projects.

Participating teams will be announced in May 2023.

Q&A

We do our best to answer all your questions, here are some of the most common ones.

The UIA World Congress of Architects 2023 will take place from July 2nd – July 6th, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Bella Center is the primary venue for the World Congress. However, as a participant you will be able to explore other parts of Copenhagen during tours, social events, side events and events at the SDG Pavillions along the harborside.

Learning new theories and practice
Expanding your professional network
Listen to inspiring Keynote sessions
Exploring the city of Copenhagen
Connecting with other students from around the world

Students within the built environment which can be architects, engineers, builders, designers, management students and more.

Anyone that has an interest in the built environment is welcome to come to Copenhagen and participate in the congress.

There is a student rate if you wish to attend the congress. Prices will evolve depending on your registration date.

	Before and on March 31^st 2023	Before and on May 31^st 2023	After May 31^st 2023
Student	70 euros	90 euros	120 euros

Click here to register

If you graduated in July 2022 or later, you can still buy a student ticket at a reduced price.

We have created the Instagram account @millenniline dedicated to students and young professionals. You will find information about Next Gen sessions, activities, competitions, pre-events and get inspired by young change makers, students, professionals and activists. Please tag us, if you want us to represent your voice.

Our partners and collaborators curate pre-events on the topics of architecture and sustainability all year long. You can find all the different pre-events dedicated to students on Facebook and on the UIA CPH 2023 website.

Please apply for a visa at least two months before the congress as the application process may take up to 8 weeks. You can apply for your visa six months prior your arrival.

Countries with visa requirements

Please click here to see the list of countries with or without a visa requirement

Which visa to apply for

When attending a scientific event such as the UIA World Congress of Architects CPH 2023, you should apply for short term visa to “cultural visits”.

How to apply

Click here to learn more about how to apply and what documentation you will need to provide

Before applying

Please check the visa application center, VFS’ website for available appointments before submitting your online visa application on this website.

For this congress, we would like not only for students from various nationalities to meet and exchange their knowledge and experience. But also, to give them the opportunity to meet professionals of various sectors who will be present on site. Such as architects, engineers, designers, developers, scientists, students, researchers, urban planners, builders and owners, the construction industry, global decision makers, business leaders and NGOs.

In 2021, the Economist’s Safe Cities Index elected Copenhagen as the safest city in the world, due to the low crime rates and a high level of trust among people, which is an important part of the danish culture.