Applications are open and invited for the International Youth Math Challenge 2023. The last date for submission of entries is September 16, 2023.

About the Competition

The International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC) is one of the biggest online math competitions for students from all around the world: Unleash your creativity, knowledge, and math skills to win awards and cash prizes worth over 700 USD – take this unique opportunity and participate today!

The International Youth Math Challenge is an international mathematics competition that enables students from all countries to prove their math skills and unleash their creativity.

Mathematics is essential for the understanding of the world, scientific achievements, and progress, and for engineering and prosperity in society. There is no doubt that math education is crucial for students of all ages around the world.

IYMC aims to establish a global competition that is accessible to all students and teachers – youths receive the unique opportunity to challenge their skills, be encouraged and rewarded, and enjoy the fascinating world of mathematics.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicant must have to be a high school or university student.
  • Depending on your age (over 18 years or under 18 years) you will have to solve more problems to qualify for the next round.
  • Students from all grades and all countries are invited to participate.
  • To solve the problems you should be smart, open-minded, and creative.
  • You should have a working internet connection to submit your solution online.

Prizes

  • All participants receive participation certificates.
  • The best students receive the following prizes (in both age categories)
    • 1st Prize: 150 USD
    • 2nd Prize: 100 USD
    • 3rd Prize: 50 USD
  • There are also special national awards.
  • Successful participation allows you to join the IYMC network: You will get the rare chance to connect and exchange with outstanding, similar-minded, and inspiring students worldwide.
  • Winners and motivated students are encouraged to become official IYMC ambassadors with the aim to inspire students and to encourage them to engage in math and participate in IYMC.

How to Submit?

Interested students can submit their entries via this link.

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Submission Guidelines

To qualify for the pre-final round you have to solve at least three (under 18 years) to four (over 18 years) of the five problems correctly. The math problems vary in topic, difficulty, and subject.

The problems range from geometry to number theory to make sure that everyone finds interesting problems to work out! This competition will sharpen your mind and prove your math skills!

Successful participants are honored with certificates and qualify for the pre-final round of IYMC.

Submission Deadline

September 16, 2023.

Click here to view the official notification of the International Youth Math Challenge 2023.