International Mathematical Olympiad
International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
Overview of International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is the World Championship Mathematics Competition for High School students. It is held annually in a different country and has expanded to over 100 countries from 5 continents. The IMO Board ensures the competition takes place each year and that each host country observes the regulations and traditions.
📍Location
In-Person, Worldwide🌎
💸 Costs & Aid
- The organization hosting an IMO pays for all relevant local expenses (i.e. accommodation, food and local travel). Participating teams must pay for their international travel.
- The organization hosting an IMO pays for local expenses (accommodation, food, local travel). Participating teams must pay for international travel, although some national organizations cover these costs for students.
Eligibility Requirements
📋 General Requirements
Participants must be high school students. Selection is done through national-level competitions in participating countries.
👥 Age Requirements
Participants must be less than 20 years old on the day of the second contest paper.
📚 Grade Requirements
High school student.
🌍 Eligible Countries
Citizen and Permanent resident of Worldwide🌎
Application Process
Students are selected to represent their country through national mathematical olympiad competitions run in secondary schools (high schools). There is no direct application process for individual students to the IMO.
📅 Summer
Duration
11 days
Program Dates
Jul 10 - Jul 20
📅 Summer
Duration
12 days
Program Dates
Jul 11 - Jul 22
📅 Summer
Duration
12 days
Program Dates
Jul 2 - Jul 13