International Computer Science Competition

Excited to share a snapshot from Atlanta, where our ambassador Peace Cyebukayire introduced ICSC to the ICPC Club! 💙 Inspiring future innovators to dive into computer science and algorithmic thinking on a global stage.

Ready to challenge yourself and join future editions of ICSC? Learn more at https://icscompetition.org 💻

📥 Pre-Final Round Research Paper Released!

The research paper for the ICSC 2026 Pre-Final Round is now available. Registered participants can download it via their account and start preparing for the exam.

Take your time to read and understand the paper; it forms the basis of one of the exam problems. 🚀

Meet Wi Ra Lin Khant from Rangoon, Myanmar, whose passion for computer science goes beyond age or grade!

``I am really eager to win competitions because I enjoy learning computer science, even though some of the topics are a little beyond my current age or grade level.`` 💻🌐

His participation is a great reminder that tackling new challenges isn't limited by age or grade level, it's driven by curiosity, determination, and a willingness to learn. 💙

We love seeing students push their limits and embrace challenges with such enthusiasm. Join a global community of learners at ICSC and show the world what you can do. Learn more at https://icscompetition.org

Huge congratulations to Alfathitamara Oktalia Sasti from Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia, for passing the ICSC Qualification Round and continuing on to the Pre-Final Round! 🧑‍💻

Representing one of the top universities in Asia, Alfathitamara reminds us that Computer Science is a field full of challenges and exciting opportunities to shape the future. 🌍

We are excited to see many of you at this year's Pre-Final Round, starting in just a few days!

To all successful Qualification Round participants: do not forget to register online beforehand!

We are excited to share one of our 2026 participants: Harsh*ta Gupta from Delhi, India, as she is tackling an ICSC problem set on her laptop.

She describes her experience in the Qualification Round 2026 as following:
"Participating in ICSC has strengthened my problem-solving skills, deepened my passion for computer science, and motivated me to keep learning and growing with every challenge"

We are excited to see students worldwide like Harsh*ta tackle the problems of the Pre-Final in just a few days 💙💻

More at https://icscompetition.org

⏰ Last Call: Pre-Final Round Registration Closes Today!

Today is the final day to register for the ICSC 2026 Pre-Final Round. Make sure your registration is complete to continue in the competition.

The Pre-Final Round 2026 starts this week. Here's a summary of the key details:

– 🕐 The research paper will be released on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, giving you time to prepare before the exam.
– ✅ Only registered participants can take the exam. Check your registration status via your account. You can still register until Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
– ❗ If you think you registered but don't see it in your account, contact us.
– 🧠 The exam is a supervised online exam. You will take it during the exam window and submit via the ICSC exam portal.
– ✍️ You receive points for correct solutions and for showing your work. So please describe your reasoning.
– 🚫 Working in groups is not allowed. No assistance from teachers, friends, family, or the internet during the exam.
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📧 Questions? Reach out at [email protected].

Meet ICSC participant Kıvanç Tok from Ankara, Türkiye, who enjoys applying programming to analyze real-world data and tackle meaningful challenges. It's inspiring to see young minds using their skills to explore, learn, and innovate.

Ready to take on your own challenge? Join our international community and learn more about the International Computer Science Competition at https://icscompetition.org 🌍

One week left for qualified participants to register for the Pre-Final Round! 🚀 Don't miss your chance to continue in the competition.

⏰ Registration Deadline: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
🖥️ Register via your participant account: https://icscompetition.org/login

Our ambassador Muhammad Suleman visited a government high school in Gujranwala to introduce students to the International Computer Science Competition. 💻 Through an engaging session, he inspired young minds to explore computer science, discover new opportunities, and challenge themselves on an international stage. 🌍

Empower your students to think big and explore the world of computer science! Learn more and join the journey at https://icscompetition.org