7th International Universities Debating Championship

The International Universities Debating Championship (IUDC), hailed as the world’s largest and most prestigious Arabic Debate Competition, is set to make a grand return for its 7th edition.

Organized by QatarDebate, IUDC serves as a global platform that brings together students from diverse backgrounds across the globe with a shared passion for competitive debating. At this esteemed event, participants engage in substantive discussions on pressing societal challenges and global issues that resonate universally. What sets IUDC apart is its focus on conducting debates entirely in Arabic, providing a unique space for students to hone their critical thinking skills in their native language. Moreover, the Championship serves as a melting pot for Arab-speaking students from varied cultural backgrounds to converge, fostering mutual understanding and cultural exchange.

This upcoming 7th edition of IUDC is poised to showcase the Arabic language's unifying power by drawing over 600 participants worldwide. Hosted at the prestigious Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), the Championship, spanning five days of rigorous competitions, will see teams vying for supremacy across a spectrum of themes and topics, promising an intellectually stimulating and culturally enriching experience for all involved.