United KingdomNon-profit OrganizationWorld Photography Organisation
منظمة التصوير العالمية (World Photography Organisation)
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The World Photography Organisation in London runs the Sony World Photography Awards, one of the world's largest photography competitions, including free Student and Youth competitions.
Information last verified: November 2, 2026Official source
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Sony World Photography Awards 2027: Student and Youth Competitions (Free Entry)
Bachelor, Master, OtherCash prizes4 majorsNovember 27, 2026
Life and living
United Kingdom
Life and living
United Kingdom
Studying and living in United Kingdom
Costs and living
Examples of international bachelor’s fees from official websites (2026-27): • Bristol £25,500–£33,400, Warwick £27,870–£35,530, Glasgow from £27,720, LSE £28,900–£39,900, UAL £30,890, St Andrews £33,250, Cambridge (2027 entry) £30,798–£46,872, Imperial £42,700–£45,500, Oxford £37,380–£62,820. • Medicine costs much more: about £45,800–£70,554 a year depending on the university. Other costs: • Visa maintenance funds: £1,529 a month in London and £1,171 outside London, for up to 9 months. • Immigration Health Surcharge: £776 for each year of the visa; visa fee £558. • Full scholarships: Chevening (one-year master’s), Commonwealth for eligible countries, Gates Cambridge, Clarendon (Oxford), Rhodes; many universities also offer discounts of £2,000 to £10,000 or more.
Working while studying
• During degree-level study: up to 20 hours a week in term time, and full-time during official university vacations. • Not allowed: self-employment or running a business, work as a professional sportsperson or entertainer, or a permanent full-time job. • After graduating: the Graduate Route lets you work without a sponsor; it lasts 2 years for applications before 1 January 2027, then 18 months for bachelor’s and master’s graduates applying from 1 January 2027, and stays 3 years for PhD graduates. The fee is £937.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in United KingdomFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Coverage differs between programmes. Announced benefits: Trip to London, Sony photography equipment, Exhibition and book.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Research & training.
The latest deadline we have is November 27, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: A series of 5–10 images (Student) or up to 3 images (Youth), A short text describing the work.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.worldphoto.org. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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