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Language and Arts | Speech and Debate

World Universities Debating Championship (WUDC)

  • Last Updated: March 14, 2025

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  • Contact: info@worlddebating.org
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About the competition

The WUDC is the world’s largest debating tournament, with universities from around the globe competing in English. The championship is held annually, and debates follow British Parliamentary format.

Comp Info

  • Estimated Ann. Participants: 1000
  • Cost: Varies
  • Estimated Time Commitment: Major
  • Participant Format: Small Team
  • Event Format: In-Person
  • Competition Format: Debate
  • Reach: International
  • Event Size: Small

Participation Information

Teams register for national qualifiers and advance to the international WUDC event. The competition has categories for native English speakers and English as a second or foreign language.
Based on debating skill, critical thinking, and persuasive speaking.
Trophies, certificates, and recognition for excellence in university-level debating
Teams register for national qualifiers and advance to the international WUDC event. The competition has categories for native English speakers and English as a second or foreign language.
1. Participate in national qualifiers. 2. Top teams compete in the annual WUDC event hosted in a different country each year.
Debate preparation materials, travel expenses
Based on debating skill, critical thinking, and persuasive speaking.

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