The challenge that gives you the day-to-day experience of a PwC consultant
Consulting Challenge
Designed for those with team spirit, the challenge is to bring together your best colleagues to propose a solution to be presented to a PwC jury.
What is the Consulting Challenge?
A challenge similar to the daily routine of a consultant
This initiative by PwC Portugal, which takes place in Porto and Lisbon, aims to give you the opportunity to face a challenge that is very similar to what a consultant faces in their day-to-day life. Aimed at team players, the challenge is to bring together your best team to propose a solution to be presented to a PwC jury.
In addition to the experience of close contact with top professionals, the winning teams will also receive a prize.
- Do you feel ready to face a challenge in the consulting field?
- Would you like to take on the role of a consultant for a day?
- Are you looking to apply your knowledge in practical cases?
Applications for the Consulting Challenge are now open
We’re counting on your participation. Apply here until April 6!
Essential information for participation
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Students enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree, with preference (though not exclusivity) for the areas of Management, Economics, Engineering and Finance.
he first phase of the event will be held online and the second will include two in‑person editions: one in Porto and another in Lisbon.
You can participate with a team of 4 to 5 members and one of you must be the team captain.
Check below the timeline for the 2026 Consulting Challenge.
Consulting Challenge Schedulee
Check the dates and main stages of the event
Closing of applications
Team selection announcement
Phase 1: Crack the data
A more analytical challenge, held virtually, where participants will have 24 hours to solve the case study.
Announcement of the 6 teams selected for Phase 2
PwC Lisbon office: April 18
PwC Porto office: April 25
Phase 2: Crafting solutions
A more qualitative challenge, held in person, where the selected participants will have 3 hours to solve a case study followed by a presentation to a jury.
Previous editions of the Consulting Challenge
What happened in the previous editions
What was the experience like for participants from the previous year?
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Because a picture is worth a thousand words…
Because the vision of our juries reflects the spirit of this initiative
“The PwC Consulting Challenge is an opportunity for students to challenge themselves in the practical application of their management knowledge, their ability to work in teams, and in communicating their ideas. As a member of the jury, it was rewarding to witness the proficiency of the teams, to challenge their critical thinking, and to leave equally inspired by the energy and quality they demonstrated.”
“Participating on the judging panel of the PwC Consulting Challenge was both stimulating and enriching. I was truly impressed by the quality of the teams and by how they responded to the challenge and to the feedback. It is a genuinely win‑win initiative, which I highly recommend to both students and jury members.”
“Participating as a jury member in the Consulting Challenge was a truly enriching experience. It is inspiring to see students tackle real-world problems with rigor and creativity, drawing on the knowledge acquired throughout their studies and applying it in concrete contexts. Beyond the technical dimension, the event is an excellent opportunity for participants to develop their analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as essential transversal competencies such as communication, teamwork, and the ability to build strong arguments. A very well-achieved bridge between the academic world and the professional world.”
“It was a privilege to be part of the Consulting Challenge jury and to witness how the students tackled a real challenge with rigor, creativity, and critical thinking. The event provides a very enriching experience, bridging academia and the business world, and valuing analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. It was very rewarding to contribute to such a well-organized and relevant initiative for the participants' development.”
Big numbers from the Consulting Challenge
2025 edition
The Consulting Challenge is supported by:
