Registration Opens for 2026 ARGUS University Challenge
The 2026 ARGUS University Challenge is now open for registration until February 26. This exciting event encourages budding real estate professionals from around the world to showcase their skills by analyzing a fictional real estate scenario.
Participants will work under the guidance of a sponsoring professor. They will use ARGUS Enterprise to assess a property’s potential performance. The aim is to prepare students for a rapidly changing commercial real estate (CRE) landscape.
Altus Group provides software and training to over 200 institutions globally. This initiative equips students with vital technical skills and analytical thinking needed in today’s data-driven market. As the industry evolves, having such expertise is more important than ever.
The competition runs from March 6 to April 17. Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of industry veterans. These experts will judge the entries based on clarity and depth of analysis. The best participants will be in the running for scholarships, making this a valuable opportunity.
This year’s judging panel features:
- Christopher Bourn, lecturer at Bayes Business School
- Gary Brown, managing director at Partners Real Estate
- James Ray, managing director at MetLife Investment Management
- Naqash Tahir, executive director of R&D, RealAssetX
- Richard Byrd, founder of Aspen Grove Realty
- Ray Wong, vice-president of data solutions at Altus Group
Winners will be announced on May 20.
A relevant statistic highlights the importance of these skills: According to a survey by the National Association of Realtors, 86% of agents believe that advanced analytical skills are crucial for success in real estate today. This competition is a great way for students to hone these essential skills.
For more details and to register, click here.
