--- title: Cesim Elite | International Business Simulation Competition | News & Updates description: Read the latest updates about Cesim Elite International Business Simulation Competition for Students. --- Försäljningsfrågor:[info@cesim.com](mailto:info@cesim.com) | [Vårt team](https://www.cesim.com/se/om/vart-team) [Logga in](https://sim.cesim.com) [Registrera dig](https://sim.cesim.com/r/) [Begär en demo](https://www.cesim.com/se/demo) 🌐 Svenska English Français Español Português-BR Deutsch Suomi Română 中文 Tiếng Việt Türkçe [![Cesim logotype Off-white](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/Cesim%20logotype%20Off-white.svg)](https://www.cesim.com/se/) - Simuleringar - [Vad är affärssimuleringar](https://www.cesim.com/se/om/vad-ar-affarssimuleringar) - [Simuleringsöverblick](https://www.cesim.com/se/simuleringar/oversikt) - [Jämför affärssimuleringar](https://www.cesim.com/se/simuleringar/jamfor) - [Enhetligt administratörsverktyg](https://www.cesim.com/se/simuleringar/enhetligt-administratorsverktyg) - Portfolio: - [▸ Strategi & Internationell Business](https://www.cesim.com/se/simuleringar/global-challenge) - [▸ Små Tjänsteföretag](https://www.cesim.com/se/simuleringar/service) - [▸ Projektledning](https://www.cesim.com/se/simuleringar/project) - [▸ Företagsledning](https://www.cesim.com/se/simuleringar/firm) - [▸ Marknadsföring](https://www.cesim.com/se/simuleringar/marketing) - [▸ Hotell- & Restaurangbranschen](https://www.cesim.com/se/simuleringar/hospitality) - [▸ Bankväsen & Finans](https://www.cesim.com/se/simuleringar/bank) - [▸ Ledning av Elektriska Tjänster](https://www.cesim.com/se/simuleringar/power) - [▸ Ledning av Teleoperatörer](https://www.cesim.com/se/simuleringar/connect) - [▸ Ledning av Detaljhandelsbutiker](https://www.cesim.com/se/simuleringar/retail) - [Skräddarsydda simuleringar](https://www.cesim.com/se/simuleringar/skraddarsydda) - Lösningar - [Lösningar för Undervisning:](https://www.cesim.com/se/losningar/for-undervisning) - [▸ Tjänster](https://www.cesim.com/se/losningar/for-undervisning/tjanster) - [▸ Fördelar](https://www.cesim.com/se/losningar/for-undervisning/fordelar) - [Lösningar för Företag:](https://www.cesim.com/se/losningar/for-foretag) - [▸ Tjänster](https://www.cesim.com/se/losningar/for-foretag/tjanster) - [▸ Fördelar](https://www.cesim.com/se/losningar/for-foretag/fordelar) - Resurser - [The Business Simulation Blog](https://www.cesim.com/blog) - [Expertintervjuer](https://www.cesim.com/se/resurser/expertintervjuer) - [Videor](https://www.cesim.com/se/resurser/videor) - [Webbinarium](https://www.cesim.com/se/resurser/webbinarier) - [Evenemang](https://www.cesim.com/se/resurser/evenemang) - [Dokument](https://www.cesim.com/se/resurser/dokument) - Tävling - [Cesim Elite](https://www.cesim.com/elite) - [Vinnare](https://www.cesim.com/elite/hall-of-fame) - Om - [Undervisningsframgångsberättelser](https://www.cesim.com/se/om/undervisningsframgangsberattelser) - [Företagsframgångsberättelser](https://www.cesim.com/se/om/foretagsframgangsberattelser) - [Vårt team](https://www.cesim.com/se/om/vart-team) - [Uttalande om hållbarhet](https://www.cesim.com/se/om/uttalande-om-hallbarhet) - [Sociala medier](https://www.cesim.com/se/om/sociala-medier) [📢 27 November | Faculty Webinar - Simulation Learning in Hospitality Management Education | Register now](https://www.cesim.com/webinar-cesim-hospitality-q4-2025) ![Cesim Elite logo off-white](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/Cesim%20Elite%20logo%20off-white.svg) # News & Updates #### [**Strategic and sustainable investments at the heart of Cesim Elite 2025**](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/strategic-and-sustainable-investments-at-the-heart-of-cesim-elite-2025) Posted by [Cesim Team](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/author/cesim-team) on 6/27/25, 3:12 PM | Reading time: 8 min. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/Elite%202025%20Universes.jpg)](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/strategic-and-sustainable-investments-at-the-heart-of-cesim-elite-2025)   From **May 26 to June 1, 2025**, the world’s brightest student managers competed in the **Cesim Elite International Grand Final**, powered this year by the **Cesim Invest** simulation. After a season of regional qualifiers with nearly **20,000 student participants**, 16 elite teams from 6 regions battled it out in a high-stakes strategic investment showdown. The road to the Cesim Elite International Final was both demanding and rewarding, with regional competitions taking place across China, EMEA, India, North America, Latin America, and Vietnam. [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/strategic-and-sustainable-investments-at-the-heart-of-cesim-elite-2025) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/strategic-and-sustainable-investments-at-the-heart-of-cesim-elite-2025#comments-listing) Tags: [Student engagement](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/student-engagement), [Elite](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/elite), [Cesim Elite](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/cesim-elite) #### [**Celebrating Excellence: A Recap of the Cesim Elite International Final 2024**](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/celebrating-excellence-a-recap-of-the-cesim-elite-international-final-2024) Posted by [Cesim Team](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/author/cesim-team) on 6/6/24, 3:03 PM | Reading time: 7 min. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/Cesim%20Elite%20Final%202024%20-%20Competition%20Highlights%20OIKEA.jpg)](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/celebrating-excellence-a-recap-of-the-cesim-elite-international-final-2024)   From May 27th to June 2nd, the highly anticipated Cesim Elite International Final 2024 unfolded, bringing together 16 teams from around the globe. These teams, chosen from a pool of over 9,000 students who competed in regional competitions, showcased their strategic skills during the last stage of our competition. The journey to the Cesim Elite International Final was both challenging and exciting, with regional competitions held in China, Europe, India, Latin America, and Vietnam. [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/celebrating-excellence-a-recap-of-the-cesim-elite-international-final-2024) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/celebrating-excellence-a-recap-of-the-cesim-elite-international-final-2024#comments-listing) Tags: [Student engagement](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/student-engagement), [Elite](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/elite), [Cesim Elite](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/cesim-elite) #### [**Strategic Minds Shine at the Cesim Elite 2024 European Competition**](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/strategic-minds-shine-at-cesim-elite-2024-european-competition) Posted by [Cesim Team](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/author/cesim-team) on 4/19/24, 3:06 PM | Reading time: 2 min. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/CESIM%20ELITE%202024%20European%20Qualifier%20Award%20ceremony.png)](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/strategic-minds-shine-at-cesim-elite-2024-european-competition) This past weekend, the world of academic competitions witnessed the 5th edition of CESIM Elite 2024 Europe, a challenging event for students that took place from April 12th to 14th. [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/strategic-minds-shine-at-cesim-elite-2024-european-competition) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/strategic-minds-shine-at-cesim-elite-2024-european-competition#comments-listing) Tags: [competition](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/competition), [Elite](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/elite), [Cesim Elite](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/cesim-elite), [tournament](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/tournament), [Elite Europe](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/elite-europe) #### [**Join the Elite: Cesim 2024's Global Business Odyssey Awaits!**](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-2024-edition-elevate-your-business-journey) Posted by [The Cesim Elite Team](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/author/the-cesim-elite-team) on 10/12/23, 3:31 PM | Reading time: 2 min. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/EM%20Strasbourg%20trophy%20picture-1.png)](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-2024-edition-elevate-your-business-journey) The countdown has begun, and Cesim Elite is back for its 2024 edition! [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-2024-edition-elevate-your-business-journey) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-2024-edition-elevate-your-business-journey#comments-listing) Tags: [competition](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/competition), [Cesim Elite](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/cesim-elite), [tournament](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/tournament) #### [**Highlights from the Cesim Elite 2023 International Grand Final**](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-international-final-2023) Posted by [The Cesim Elite Team](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/author/the-cesim-elite-team) on 6/14/23, 10:45 AM | Reading time: 5 min. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/image-png-Jun-08-2023-11-35-51-9982-AM.png)](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-international-final-2023) The Cesim Elite International Grand Final of this year took place during the first week of June, from May 29th to June 4th. In this final, 16 teams from 8 different countries competed, having been selected from a pool of over 9000 students. And now, the moment you've all been waiting for..." [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-international-final-2023) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-international-final-2023#comments-listing) Tags: [Business simulations](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/business-simulations), [competition](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/competition), [Student engagement](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/student-engagement), [student motivation](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/student-motivation), [Cesim Elite](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/cesim-elite), [tournament](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/tournament) #### [**Cesim Elite Europe Qualifier: How 35 Student Teams Competed to Win**](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-europe-qualifier-how-35-student-teams-competed-to-win) Posted by [The Cesim Elite Team](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/author/the-cesim-elite-team) on 4/6/23, 6:41 PM | Reading time: 3 min. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/image-png-Apr-06-2023-08-34-25-8186-AM.png)](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-europe-qualifier-how-35-student-teams-competed-to-win) The Cesim Elite Europe qualifier took place over the weekend of April 1st-2nd, with 35 student teams from 7 different countries competing in an intense competition. The competition was split into two parts, with 75% of the score based on the simulation and 25% based on the task that involved creating a poster and an explanation video. The judges combined the scores from both parts to determine the final rankings. The top three teams from this qualifier will now move on to the international final, which promises to be just as thrilling as this one! [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-europe-qualifier-how-35-student-teams-competed-to-win) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-europe-qualifier-how-35-student-teams-competed-to-win#comments-listing) Tags: [Cesim Elite](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/cesim-elite), [Elite Europe](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/elite-europe) #### [**Cesim Elite 2023 - Get ready for a thrilling adventure!**](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-2023) Posted by [Cesim Team](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/author/cesim-team) on 12/16/22, 4:03 PM | Reading time: 4 min. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) This year, we're bringing together even more students from around the world to challenge each other and showcase their skills. Over 10 000 participants worldwide are ready to compete in the 2023 edition of Cesim Elite. Past editions were filled with team spirit, creativity, and a passion for business management. Teams put in great dedication to manage their virtual companies and overcome challenges in the regional qualifying rounds and the International Final. Participants have also put in impressive efforts on their video presentations and other related tasks.   We want to continue inspiring students to develop a passion for business management. Get ready for even more intense competition between the best student teams worldwide! [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-2023) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-2023#comments-listing) Tags: [competition](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/competition), [Elite](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/elite), [Tounament](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/tounament), [Cesim Elite](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/cesim-elite) #### [**Cesim Elite 2022 - international students unstoppable again!**](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-2022-international-students-unstoppable-again) Posted by [The Cesim Elite Team](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/author/the-cesim-elite-team) on 6/13/22, 2:09 PM | Reading time: 5 min. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/image-png-Jun-10-2022-06-08-09-24-AM.png)](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-2022-international-students-unstoppable-again) After the success of inaugural champions Team The One from Nankai University in last year’s final, we can report the Cesim Elite trophy will stay in China for another year. **Team Unstoppable** from the Beijing **University of International Business and Economics** took the crown after a fierce week of competition.   ##### Congratulations to the winners!     Team Unstoppable from UIBE, China   They were pushed hard by some excellent teams from around the world. Team PUC1, from Pontificia Universidade Católica de Campinas (Brasil) took second place, and third went to Team Zeroes, from the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode.       [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-2022-international-students-unstoppable-again) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-2022-international-students-unstoppable-again#comments-listing) Tags: [Cesim Elite](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/cesim-elite), [tournament](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/tournament) #### [**Cesim Elite 2022 – The Journey Begins Here**](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-2022-the-journey-begins-here) Posted by [The Cesim Elite Team](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/author/the-cesim-elite-team) on 9/1/21, 5:06 PM | Reading time: 1 min. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/Persons%20arm%20holding%20trophy.jpg)](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-2022-the-journey-begins-here) All around the world business students are once again gearing up for an epic battle of minds. From Beijing to Buenos Aires they are steeling nerves, puzzling over SWOTs and swotting up on PESTLEs. The world’s biggest business simulation competition starts again, and you’re invited! [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-2022-the-journey-begins-here) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/cesim-elite-2022-the-journey-begins-here#comments-listing) Tags: [Cesim Elite](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/cesim-elite), [tournament](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/tournament) #### [**Students Without Borders – A Week of International Cooperation and Competition**](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/a-successful-first-edition) Posted by [The Cesim Elite Team](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/author/the-cesim-elite-team) on 6/14/21, 2:04 PM | Reading time: 7 min. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/Cesim%20Elite%202021%20winners%20blog%20featured%20image.png)](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/a-successful-first-edition) The Cesim Elite 2021 final wrapped up last Sunday after a rollercoaster of suspense, surprise, self-reflection, and ultimately tears of joy. An intense and intensive week competition saw 18 teams from 16 universities battle it out to become the inaugural world champions. [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/a-successful-first-edition) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/a-successful-first-edition#comments-listing) Tags: [competition](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/competition), [Elite](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/elite), [Tounament](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/tag/tounament) [All posts](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/all) [| Next](https://www.cesim.com/elite/blog/page/2) #### **Meet the winners** ![Elite Step 4](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/Elite%20Step%204.svg) [2026](https://www.cesim.com/elite/2026/hall-of-fame) [2025](https://www.cesim.com/elite/2025/hall-of-fame) [2024](https://www.cesim.com/elite/2024/hall-of-fame) [2023](https://www.cesim.com/elite/2023/hall-of-fame) [2022](https://www.cesim.com/elite/2022/hall-of-fame) [2021](https://www.cesim.com/elite/2021/hall-of-fame) #### **Subscribe to the Cesim Elite blog** #### **Recent posts:** ##### **Contact us:** Kalevankatu 16 00100 Helsinki, Finland [contact@cesim.com](mailto:contact@cesim.com) ##### **Sales inquiries:** (UK) [+44 2033185655](tel:+442033185655) (US) [+1 (866) 644 0518](tel:+18666440518) ##### **Simulations:** [Cesim Global Challenge](https://www.cesim.com/simulations/cesim-global-challenge-international-business-strategy-simulation-game) [Cesim Service](https://www.cesim.com/simulations/cesim-service-small-service-business-management-simulation-game)[Cesim Project](https://www.cesim.com/simulations/cesim-project-management-simulation) [Cesim Firm](https://www.cesim.com/simulations/cesim-firm-business-management-simulation-game) [Cesim Marketing](https://www.cesim.com/simulations/cesim-marketing-management-simulation-game) [Cesim Hospitality](https://www.cesim.com/simulations/cesim-hospitality-hotel-restaurant-management-simulation-game) [Cesim Bank](https://www.cesim.com/simulations/cesim-bank-management-simulation-game) [Cesim Power](https://www.cesim.com/simulations/cesim-power-electric-utilities-simulation-game) [Cesim Connect](https://www.cesim.com/simulations/cesim-telecom-operator-simulation-game) [Cesim Retail](https://www.cesim.com/simulations/cesim-retail-store-management-simulation-game) [Cesim Dealership](https://www.cesim.com/simulations/cesim-dealership) [Cesim Invest](https://www.cesim.com/simulations/cesim-invest) [Cesim Stocks](https://www.cesim.com/simulations/cesim-stocks) ##### **Subscribe to our blog:** ##### **Follow us:** [![LinkedIn](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/images/social-icon-linkedin.svg)](https://linkedin.com/company/cesim) [![Twitter](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/images/social-icon-twitter.svg)](https://twitter.com/cesimfinland) [![Facebook](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/images/social-icon-facebook.svg)](https://facebook.com/cesimfinland) [![Instagram](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/images/social-icon-instagram.svg)](https://instagram.com/cesimfinland) [![Youtube logo sqr](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/images/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/user/CesimFinland) [![Vimeo logo sqr](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/images/social-icon-vimeo.svg)](https://vimeo.com/cesim) **Partner of** ![AMBA logo black](https://www.cesim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AMBA%20logo%20black.png?width=135&height=45&name=AMBA%20logo%20black.png) ![BGA logo black](https://www.cesim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BGA%20logo%20black.png?width=105&height=45&name=BGA%20logo%20black.png)   ![AACSB member logo](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/AACSB%20member%20logo.svg) ![Education Finland logo](https://www.cesim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Education%20Finland%20logo.png?width=100&name=Education%20Finland%20logo.png) Cesim provides a broad portfolio of easy-to-use business simulations for educational institutions and corporations. 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