The University of Novi Sad and the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad are calling for entries for the 9th World Biennial of Student Photography.

The contest is open to all undergraduate and graduate students of academies and colleges where the discipline of photography is part of the curriculum.

A total of 1,900 Euro will be awarded to the best three photographs. In addition, three honorable mentions and a Special prize will also be endowed.

All photographs must represent the student’s original work created as part of photographic practice at their educational institution.

Each student can submit up to ten (10) photographs which are done as part of academic assignment.

The Biennial opening and awards ceremony will be held in Novi Sad on 20th December 2023, at the Gallery of Academy of Arts in Novi Sad, Serbia.

The Student World Biennial, in the organization of the Academy of Arts, University of Novi Sad, was first held in 2004. In the same year the First Biennial of Student Poster was organized, and ever since the Biennial of Poster has been held in odd years, and the Biennial of Photography in even years.

Since its beginnings in 2004, the World Biennial of Student Photography has grown into an important platform for exchange of ideas and cross-cultural encounters. Nowadays it stands as the first manifestation in the region to promote the achievements of national and international students in the field of photography. It gathers, via public competition, students’ work in one place, thus presenting a section of pedagogical practices of diverse art institutions worldwide in the form of a group exhibition.

It's free to enter.