FAQs for students: 

Q: What should I do if I’m struggling to form a team? 

A: Please contact [email protected] and we can support you in forming a team with students from other Universities. 

Q: For the application video, is it ok to film on a phone? 

A: Yes, a phone is fine for filming. Please note that the judges will assess the content of your submission. The quality of video editing is not reviewed. For more details, including tips and example videos, please visit our ‘how to apply’ page here.  

Q: When putting together our team, what do we need to consider? 

A: Teams are made up of 4 and should demonstrate diversity. We encourage all forms of diversity. The challenge will require some prior knowledge and understanding of certain fundamental concepts. We therefore recommend your team has someone with each of the following specialist skills: real estate, design and architecture planning and sustainable development, social and environmental issues and financial modelling skills. For further details, visit our ‘how to form a team’ page here.  

Q: What prizes are on offer for the winning team? 

A: Prizes include a fast-track opportunity into the prestigious Hines internship programme, a one-year ULI membership and complementary access to the ULI Europe Conference taking place in London, 16-19 June 2025. For the full prize list, please visit here.  

Q: Can you give me more details about the fast-track opportunity to the Hines internship programme? 

A: The winning team will receive a fast-track to interview for the Hines internship programme. This means they will be guaranteed an interview with the potential to secure an internship in one of Hines’ offices in Europe. Several students from past winning teams have secured internships at Hines, accelerating their career and building their network. You can hear more about their experience via our video.  

Q: Do the finalist teams receive support for travel and accommodation in London? 

A: Yes, we will offer generous support for travel and free accommodation for 2 nights. Incidental expenses are not covered.  

Q: Do all finalists have to attend the in-person final event? 

A: Yes. All members of all finalist teams are expected to attend in person the networking drinks, site tour and guest speaker evening on 3rd April and the full day final event on 4th April at Grainhouse.  

Q: What support do we have on the competition day?

A: Each team will be provided with a mentor to offer guidance and support as you work through the task.

Q: Can I speak to the ULI team to ask a question? 

A: Of course! Please email [email protected] and we would be happy to assist.  

For lecturers: 

Q: Can you talk to our students about the competition? 

A: Absolutely, we would be happy to arrange a virtual presentation as part of one of your lectures or a separate session to run through the competition in more detail and answer any questions. Please contact [email protected] to arrange.  

Q: Is there a limit to the number of teams that can apply from the same University? 

A: No, there is no limit to the number of teams from any university or business school.  

Q: What resources can I share with my students? 

A: We have a number of helpful resources, including a PDF explainer and video.  

Q: We have students who are interested, but are struggling to form a team. 

A : Please contact [email protected] and we can support your students in forming a team with students from other Universities. 

Q: When do teams need to apply by? 

A: The application deadline is 14th February 2025  

Q: Is there an expectation or is a member of the academic faulty required to attend the event final?  

A: There is no requirement for student teams to be accompanied by a tutor to the event final on 4th April. We also respectfully ask that tutors do not attend on the event final day to ensure we maintain fairness. Tutors would be welcome to attend the networking event on the evening of the 3rd April. 

Please note that any tutors joining their teams in London will not be eligible for travel support or accommodation.  

Q: Can I speak to the ULI team to ask a question? 

A: Of course! Please email [email protected] and we would be happy to assist.