Swift Student Challenge 2027 opens in February with any-platform entries
Apple has announced the Swift Student Challenge 2027, open from 8 to 28 February 2027. For the first time, students may submit an app built for any Apple platform.
Key takeaways
- The Swift Student Challenge 2027 is open from 8 to 28 February 2027.
- Students worldwide can showcase their app development skills.
- New this year, entries may be an app for any Apple platform.
- Details are published on the Apple developer site.
What Apple announced
Apple has announced the Swift Student Challenge 2027, according to Apple developer News. The annual competition invites students worldwide to show their creativity and app development skills.
The submission window runs from 8 to 28 February 2027.
A change for this year
New for 2027, students can submit an app for any Apple platform. In previous years the rules were narrower, so this widens what entrants can build and submit.
Apple describes the Challenge as a way to support the next generation of developers, creators and entrepreneurs. Students who want to take part can find details on the Apple developer site.
Sources
- Announcing the Swift Student Challenge 2027Apple developer News
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