ELIGIBILITY:

In order to participate in IYMC, you 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.

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

BENEFIT:

All participants receive participation certificates. The best students receive the 1. prize, 2. prize, and 3. prize with a cash prize of respectively 150 USD, 100 USD, and 50 USD (in both age categories). There are also special national awards:

A 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 of inspiring students and encouraging them to engage in math and participate in IYMC