Altus Group Announces Winners of its 2026 ARGUS University Challenge

Each year, the ARGUS University Challenge invites teams of university students from around the world to analyze a fictitious real estate scenario and present their best investment recommendations using ARGUS Enterprise, a core component of the ARGUS Intelligence platform. Guided by a sponsoring professor, teams are assessed on the clarity, rigor and insight of their analysis by a panel of industry experts. Winners qualify for a scholarship and gain valuable industry exposure, along with the opportunity to showcase their skills to potential employers.

The 2026 winners were selected from over 200 students representing 32 universities around the world. This year’s submissions demonstrated a particularly high level of technical skill and insight, with teams showcasing strong command of ARGUS, and demonstrating strong financial modelling, risk assessment and performance forecasting capabilities.

First Place: University of Regensburg, Germany – Team B

• Hendrik Fruth

• Tom Haase

• Julian Knielmann

• Linus Vogelsang

• Jonas Wissmann

Second Place: Holy Cross – University of Notre Dame, US – Team FIRE

• Nathan Ponzek

• Kim Huynh

• Juan Martin Becdach

• Jake Engelhart

Third Place: Florida International University, US – Team High Point Associates

• Vito Strehl

• Rachel Dickinson

• Kevin Ewing

• Jyvan Remelus

Fourth Place: Baruch College, US – Team Everest Analytica

• Liling Liu

• Joshua Jones

• John Camera

  
  

“We were extremely impressed by the calibre of work submitted this year,” said Rich Sarkis, Chief Commercial Officer at Altus Group. “ARGUS Intelligence was purpose-built for the next generation of CRE professionals, who will be AI-native and data-driven.  The winning teams demonstrated not only technical excellence but also a deep understanding of how data and analytics drive smarter investment decisions. On behalf of everyone at Altus Group, congratulations to the 2026 winners for their outstanding achievement.”

The Challenge is a cornerstone of Altus Group’s broader academic program, which trains ~7,000 students annually and provides software access to more than 200 institutions globally. Through initiatives like the ARGUS University Challenge, Altus Group continues to invest in the future of the CRE industry by equipping students with the tools, experience and confidence they require to thrive in the rapidly evolving CRE industry.

For more information about the ARGUS University Program, visit: https://www.altusgroup.com/education/argus-university-program/.