University Trading
Tournament

How much risk are you willing to take?
Accept the challenge, beat the competition!

About competition

University Trading Tournament (UTT) is a competition in securities trading, launched in 2015 by the Financial Club at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb. It offers students passionate about finance a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of financial markets and apply their knowledge in a real-world setting. As the only competition of its kind in the region, UTT has been held exclusively in Croatia — until now.

In 2025, UTT is expanding globally for the first time, collaborating with universities worldwide to bring the competition to a broader audience. Participation is fully accessible online, with all workshops recorded for remote attendees, while those interested can also attend in-person workshops in Zagreb. UTT welcomes all interested participants, though only students with valid student status in their respective country are eligible for prizes.

Members of the Financial Club were awarded the Rector’s Award in June 2016 for the successful organization of the 2016 University Trading Tournament.

Goal

The goal of the competition is to provide an opportunity for students with an interest in finance to expand their knowledge of financial markets and gain a sense of how to apply that knowledge in practice.

Currently, UTT is the only such student competition in the region.

Rules

 Rules are designed to emphasize risk management and strategic decision-making, ensuring that the competition remains an educational experience rather than a game of chance.

5% maximum daily loss

20% maximum equity loss

PROGRAM

Date Activity Description
March 10th - April 4th
REGISTRATION
Competitors fill out an online form to enter the competition
March 31st - April 4th
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
Week of educational workshops, where industry leaders and experts will deliver lectures on key topics in the trading world, offering participants not only valuable insights and practical knowledge but also a unique opportunity to network with professionals and like-minded peers
April 7th - April 25th
COMPETITION
Competition kicks off and runs for three weeks
April 25th
FINAL CEREMONY
Announcement of the winners and final gathering of competitors and organizers

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Date and time Place Description Live stream
March 31st - 18:00
FER, lecture hall A-302
dr. sc. Vuk Vuković, CIO at Oraclum Capital - "Trading Psychology"
April 1st - 18:00
FER, lecture hall A-211
[Positive Equity - proprietary trading firm] Senior Trader Dominik Jukić and Junior Trader Dino Kosić - "Want to be a trader?"

PARTNERSHIP

In order to be able to advertise the competition in a quality way and provide funds for the prizes, we rely on partnerships. By partnering with University Trading Tournament (UTT), partners gain a unique opportunity to connect with the brightest student talents the trading community has to offer. UTT is not only a competition but also an educational initiative, helping students expand their knowledge of financial markets and trading strategies. Many partnerships result in job opportunities and valuable networking connections, as partners engage directly with top-performing students. By supporting UTT, partners actively contribute to the development of young professionals, shaping the next generation of finance and trading experts. Below you can see what the partnership includes.

PROMOTION

The competition offers sponsors global exposure to international students, boosting brand visibility. This is done through:

Logo on promotional materials

Social media posts

Posting of job opportunities on our web

Booth promotion (in Zagreb)

EDUCATIONAL LECTURES

This is a unique opportunity for sponsors to share their expertise, showcase their day-to-day work, and contribute to the education of young talents eager to learn about financial markets. By holding educational lectures, sponsors help bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing students with valuable industry insights and real-world applications of financial concepts.

CONNECTION WITH TOP COMPETITORS

UTT connects students with the business world, allowing sponsors to engage with top competitors, identify high-potential talent, and showcase their industry to the brightest minds in trading. By interacting with the most ambitious participants, sponsors gain direct access to future leaders in finance, fostering connections that often lead to career opportunities and long-term professional relationships.

PRIZES

1st place

1500€

2nd place

1000€

3rd place

500€

Contact

Get in touch with us:

utt@finance.hr

PARTNERS