EJOI is the European Junior Olympiad in Informatics, designed for talented young students. It serves as an important step in preparing participants for international competitions, including the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI).
EJOI provides participants with the opportunity to develop skills in working with complex algorithms at an early age, gain experience in international competitions, and prepare for higher-level olympiads.
EJOI Qualification Round I
Registration for the European Junior Olympiad in Informatics (EJOI) has been completed. The first qualification round will be held online on May 5 at 17:00.
Schedule for May 5:
- 17:00–17:30 — Practice round
- 17:30–19:30 — Qualification round
About the Olympiad
Who is the Olympiad for?
The Olympiad is intended for school students under the age of 16.
Where will the international Olympiad take place?
The 2026 international Olympiad will be held in Kaunas, Lithuania.
Date: July 24–30.
How many stages are there?
The selection stage consists of two rounds.
Each round includes 3 problems.
Time: 4 hours.
The same format is used in the international Olympiad.
What types of tests are included in the Olympiad?
Participants are given complex algorithmic problems that require:
finding an optimal solution
designing an algorithm
implementing the solution in code
knowledge of algorithms and basic data structures
advanced programming skills
In what format will the qualifying Olympiad be held?
The selection stage will be held at the BTU campus.
How can I participate?
EJOI is intended for students under the age of 16 (eligible participants must be born after December 31, 2010).
*Registration for the European Junior Olympiad in Informatics (EJOI) has been completed. The first qualification round will be held online on May 5 at 17:00.
How is the national team selected?
The national team is formed based on the results of the selection rounds.
How many members are there in the team?
Two selection rounds are held, after which a national team consisting of 4 main members and 2 reserve members is formed.
How is the team trained?
Team members are trained before each Olympiad through a specially organized 20-day preparation camp. Training is provided to both the main team members and the reserve members, and it fully aligns with the standards of international olympiads.
