UTU Awards
Celebrating academic excellence, innovation, and impact across ASEAN universities.
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Recognizing Excellence
Across ASEAN
The UTU Awards is Universitas Teuku Umar's premier recognition program for outstanding academic work, research, innovation, and creative achievement by students across Southeast Asia.
Established in 2015, this annual program brings together the brightest minds from ASEAN universities, evaluated by an expert jury in a rigorous three-stage selection process.
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Edition
Since 2015
5+
Countries
Across ASEAN
12
Categories
Open for submissions
Prof. Dr. Nyak Amir, M.Pd
Rector of Universitas Teuku Umar
Greeting from the Rector
“The UTU Awards is ASEAN’s premier platform celebrating bold student innovation, impactful research, and creative solutions in marine and agro-industry.”
Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh, Warm greetings to all students, young researchers, and innovators across Southeast Asia. Universitas Teuku Umar is dedicated to advancing scientific excellence, pioneering research, and sustainable marine and agro-industrial innovation. The annual UTU Awards serves as an incubator and catalyst for visionary minds ready to tackle global challenges through original ideas and collaborative spirit. We welcome all eligible university students from ASEAN institutions to participate, showcase your breakthroughs, and compete with integrity and academic excellence. Wassalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
Guidebook, Requirements & Formats
Everything you need to prepare your submission — eligibility rules, manuscript structure, presentation rules, and official downloadable templates.
UTU Awards 2026 Guidebook
Download the complete handbook detailing competition tracks, timeline, scoring rubrics, blind review standards, and jury evaluation stages.
Key Submission Requirements
Downloadable Templates & Forms
View AllKey Dates — 2026
Registration Opens
Aug 2026
Submission Period
Sep – Oct 2026
Open nowJudging Round
Nov 2026
Live Presentation
Dec 2026
Winners Announced
Jan 2027
Registration Opens
Aug 2026
Submission Period
Sep – Oct 2026
Open nowJudging Round
Nov 2026
Live Presentation
Dec 2026
Winners Announced
Jan 2027