FREE University Poster Templates & Examples

You can make a poster in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustration, Apple Pages and other photo-processing applications. 
 

Write the content of your poster using simple language. Have a clear and concise message in your poster. Don't use words that are too difficult to understand. 
 

Posters are important in universities for the following reasons:

1. Low cost. Universities would prefer to promote their events without spending too much. 
2. Easy to make by using Adobe Photoshop and other applications.
3. Highly visible when posted in different areas inside the campus.
4. Easy to reach the target audience.
5. Posters encourage a quick response from the audience. 
6. Allows any user to stand out in the crowd. 

These are the standard sizes of a poster:

1. 16 by 20 inches
2. 18 by 24 inches
3. 20 by 30 inches
4. 22 by 28 inches
5. 24 by 36 inches
6. 27 by 40 inches
7. 36 by 48 inches

The most commonly used ones are 18 by 24 inches, 24 by 36 inches, and 27 by 40 inches.

Yes, universities can release digital posters. It's much more cost efficient and easy to distribute through email. Digital posters are also important when the university wants to promote their events on social media. It will surely create a huge following not just from students but outsiders as well.