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A premier national strategy competition that brings together student teams from Saudi universities to solve real business cases designed and evaluated by leading global consulting firms.
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Empowering future leaders

The Consulting Championship has become a flagship initiative to unlock the potential of Saudi Arabia’s next generation of consultants through exploring the dynamic world of consulting, sharpening analytical and leadership skills, and gaining real-world exposure to strategic problem-solving.

If you’re passionate about business strategy, digital transformation and consulting at large, the Consulting Championship is your stage to build skills, gain exposure, and connect with industry professionals.

“This initiative is part of Aramco’s broader Corporate Social Responsibility Program. Aramco has been instrumental in contributing to the development of the Kingdom. This is just one component of many initiatives we undertake throughout the year, not only in Saudi Arabia but also across the globe.”

2024 — Faisal A. Al Hajji, Senior Vice President of Human Resources

Who can participate?

Applicant must be an undergraduate student at any of the following universities:

  • Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU)
  • Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU)
  • King Abdulaziz University (KAU)
  • King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)
  • King Faisal University (KFU)
  • King Khalid University (KKU)
  • King Saud University (KSU)
  • Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU)
  • Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU)
  • Umm Al Qura University (UQU)

- Teams must consist of 3 to 4 students, with one member nominated as team leader.
- Only the team leader needs to submit the application.
- Students from all majors are eligible to apply.

Register in just four steps

Deadline: September 10, 2025

  1. Open the portal
    Click “Register now” to access the registration platform.
  2. Create an account
    Only the team leader should create an account and verify their university email.
  3. Complete the team application
    Provide details for all team members (full name, university name, gender, university email, GPA, and major).
    You may save your application as a draft before submission.
  4. Submit your application
    Once the application is submitted, a confirmation message will appear on the platform (“Application submitted – Thank you!”).
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Competition timeline

AUG - SEP

Registration

Aug 25 – Sep 10
Create a team and submit the form

University visits

Sep 1– Sep 10
On-campus Q&A sessions

Case debrief

Sep 16
Going over Round 1 of the case

Consulting fundamentals program - Part I

Sep 17
Data analysis with Excel

OCT - NOV

Consulting fundamentals program - Part II

Oct 1 – Oct 8
Market sizing and benchmarking and building powerful presentations

Case 1 submission deadline

Oct 14
Final submission for Case 1

Top 50 virtual presentations

Oct 28 – 30
Teams present to judging panel

Case 2 and top 20 mentorship program

Nov 2 – 25
Case 2 debrief, one-on-one coaching sessions

Grand finale

Nov 26 – 27
Final presentations and awards ceremony

FAQs

Limited seats, unlimited potential! Form your team today and get ready to shine!