Copernicus Olympiad

Mathematics Olympiad

Copernicus Olympiad

Istanbul, Turkey · Oct 10 – Jul 30, 2026

USD25.00 per participant

Competition window Oct 10 – Jul 30, 2026
Application deadline Dec 13, 2026

Format

In-person

Age bracket

5–15 yrs

Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Subject

Mathematics

Overview

Competition details

Understand what this Olympiad focuses on, who it’s for, and what to expect.

Founded in 2020 in Houston, TX, the Copernicus Olympiad was established by passionate educators with extensive international experience. The name "Copernicus" comes from the renowned Polish mathematician, physicist, and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos by proposing that the planets revolve around the Sun, challenging the long-held belief that Earth was the center of the Universe.

 

The Copernicus Olympiad provides students from around the world with the opportunity to compete in four exciting disciplines:

 

✔ Natural Science

✔ Physics and Astronomy 

✔ Entrepreneurship 

✔  Mathematics 

 

RULES

✔ The Copernicus Mathematics Olympiad is an international competition open to students from Grades 3 to 12.

✔ The Olympiad consists of two rounds – the Preliminary Round and the Global Round.

✔ Students may register online via the Copernicus Olympiad website or through Official Country Representatives.

✔ The registration fee is $25.

✔ All registered participants must take an online qualifying exam as part of the Preliminary Round. 

✔ The examination process is divided into two rounds.

Global Round Dates & Locations (2027)

Orlando, Florida (USA): January 24–30, 2027

Istanbul, Türkiye: March 24–29, 2027

New York City, New York (USA): July 25–30, 2027

 

Eligibility & requirements

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Open to students from 3rd grade to 12th grade, the Olympiad continues to expand, attracting participants from 54 countries and counting.

Subject & preparation

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Mathematics

Olympiad subject

Mathematics

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The intention is to provide all children with full access to the World Mathematics Olympiads, enabling them to achieve confidence and competence – ‘mastery’ – in mathematics.

Venue & destination

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Host city

Istanbul, Turkey

Region Europe

Destination details will be shared closer to the competition dates.

USD25.00

Per participant • Istanbul