The International Youth Math Challenge is one of the biggest online math competition 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!

Benefits of IYMC Mathematics Competition

Successful participants can receive numerous certificates, cash prizes, and honours:

All Participants

Official Participation Certificate

All Finalists

Bronze Honour

Silver Honour

Gold Honour

Youth Category Prizes

1st Prize: $150 Cash Prize, Special 1st Prize Certificate

2nd Prize: $100 Cash Prize, Special 2nd Prize Certificate

3rd Prize: $50 Cash Prize, Special 3rd Prize Certificate

Junior Category Prizes

1st Prize: $150 Cash Prize, Special 1st Prize Certificate

2nd Prize: $100 Cash Prize, Special 2nd Prize Certificate

3rd Prize: $50 Cash Prize, Special 3rd Prize Certificate

National Awards

Best participant from each country

School Awards

IYMC School Award for Most Participants: For the school with the most participants in the qualification round.

IYMC School Award for Most Finalists: For the school with the most students in the pre-final and final round.

IYMC School Award for Excellence: For schools with many outstanding students throughout the competition.

Additional Benefits

Join a Global Network: Connect and exchange ideas with like-minded, inspiring students worldwide.

Become an IYMC Ambassador: Inspire and encourage others to engage in math.

Requirements for IYMC Mathematics Competition

The competition is open to all high school and university students.

Selection Process

The IYMC 2024 takes place in three rounds:

1. Qualification Round

Solve five math problems.

To qualify for the pre-final round, you need to solve at least three problems correctly (under 18) or four problems (over 18).

Submit your solutions online by 15th December 2024.

All participants receive certificates.

2. Pre-Final Round

Successful participants can register in November.

Solve eight problems of three types: 3 basic problems, 3 advanced problems, and 2 special creativity problems.

You have one week to complete this round.

3. Final Round

Successful finalists will participate in a 20-minute online exam supervised by a supervisor.

Winners receive certificates and cash prizes worth over $700.

Application Deadline

December 15, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to International Youth Math Challenge on www.iymc.info to apply

To qualify for the next round, you have to solve at least three/four (under/over 18 years) problems correctly. Show your steps! Make sure to submit your solution until Sunday 15. December 2024 23:59 UTC+0 online! Further information and the submission form is available on the competition website: www.iymc.inf

You can submit your solution via the submission form: Submission.