The Immersive Experiential Learning Award recognises outstanding educational initiatives in which immersive environments have been purposefully designed to support authentic practice, experiential learning, and applied decision-making in response to a clearly defined educational challenge. This category celebrates initiatives where immersion is foundational to the learning experience and outcomes, rather than a superficial or aesthetic enhancement.

Eligible initiatives must demonstrate that immersion plays a pedagogically essential role, enabling learners to engage in experiences that are difficult, costly, risky, or impossible to replicate through traditional teaching methods. Applicants should clearly articulate why immersion was necessary, how the experience was designed to support learning objectives, and how it enables outcomes that could not be achieved through non-immersive formats.

Initiatives may employ a range of immersive approaches, including XR (AR/VR/MR), simulations, serious games, or virtual environments, and may be applied across disciplines such as health, engineering, technical education, professional training, or applied sciences. While technological sophistication may form part of the solution, the emphasis is on learning design, instructional intent, and demonstrable educational impact, rather than the novelty or complexity of the technology itself.

Strong submissions will evidence how immersive experiential learning supports meaningful practice, reflection, feedback, and skill transfer, resulting in measurable improvements in learner competence, confidence, or performance.

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*Please note that applications need to be submitted in English and each individual project can only be submitted to one AWARD category . Please refer to the Terms & Conditions to learn more.

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Once you have selected the appropriate category and pathway, please follow the steps below:

1. Select your category and pathway, then click “ENTER NOW.”
2. Register to create your account and complete all required questions. Please review the login requirements on the Awards entry system carefully. If you have applied at any time since 2022, please use your existing credentials to access your account.
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We look forward to learning more about your initiative and the positive contribution it is making to the future of education.

QS Reimagine Education Awards Team
reimagine@qs.com

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