The International Physics Competition offers students a platform to challenge their analytical and problem-solving skills, explore diverse physics concepts, and delve deeper into this exciting discipline beyond the standard school curriculum. We believe that blending education with friendly competition can inspire students to develop a lasting passion for physics, potentially leading to fulfilling careers in research, engineering, or scientific innovation.
The International Physics Competition aims to be accessible to all students from all countries, regardless of their background, school, or institution: all you need is a pen, paper, and an internet connection to join!
The Qualification Round is the first stage and consists of five physics problems: A, B, C, D, and E. The problems encompass a wide range of topics, varying in difficulty and discipline. The problems range from knowledge in physics to mathematical calculations to make sure that everyone finds interesting problems to work out!
The submission deadline is Sunday, 1 February 2026, 23:59 UTC+0.
Who can participate?
Current high school and university students from all grades and countries are invited to participate.
We have three age categories:
Junior: 10th Grade and below (and < 16 years of age)
Youth: 11th to 13th Grade (and < 19 years of age)
Senior: 1st Year College/University and higher (or ff 19 years of age)
Students from all age categories will receive the same problems in all rounds. However, the number of problems required to advance differ based on your age group. To succeed, you’ll need
curiosity, analytical thinking, mathematical skills, and creativity. As some problems involve exploring research materials, strong reading comprehension in English is helpful. A reliable internet
connection is necessary for participation and submission.
More information and registration is available via https://iphyc.org/
