“Scientists study the world as it is; engineers create the world that never has been.”
— Theodore von Kármán
Welcome to the
International Engineering Olympiad
Through a multiple choice and short answer exam and a theoretical design-based problem, the International Engineering Olympiad invites high school students from around the world to take on the challenges that will shape the next generation of engineers.
Participants will use principles of:
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Mathematics
Design
to propose, calculate, and model their solutions to solve real-world scenarios in fields sucha as:
Mechanical engineering
Civil engineering
Automotive engineering
Aerospace engineering
The International Engineering Olympiad gives students the chance to demonstrate their engineering insight on a global stage by engaging with questions that demand creative solutions.
The Olympiad is an individual competition and is entirely online.
How does it work?
The Olympiad consists of two rounds: the Regional Round and the International Round. The finalists from the regional round will advance to the international round.
Regional Round: A rigorous timed online exam testing your engineering fundamentals.
Participants will complete a time-bound multiple-choice and short answer quiz featuring questions across physics, math, mechanics, and logical reasoning. Finalists will be invited to the international round.
International Round: A complex theoretical engineering problem where students will make detailed calculations to find a solution to the issue we present and justify their proposal like a true engineer.
Finalists will receive one of three theoretical engineering challenges. Over one week, they must submit a structured technical proposal that will solve the real world problem we present that includes:
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Engineering analysis
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Calculations (Can be hand written)
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Technical drawings or simulations (optional)
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Real-world feasibility
for more details
Step 1
Step 2
Take the national engineering knowledge exam
Step 3
Top scorers proceed to the international round
Step 4
Submit a theoretical solution
Step 5
Winners will win prizes and have their work featured on our website
Why You Should Participate
Expert Judges
Prizes
Stand Out for Admissions
Submissions will be reviewed by engineers, professors, and researchers from top institutions and organizations.
Winners receive international recognition, personalized recommendation letters, and college consulting credit.
Showcase your problem-solving skills, creativity, and applied STEM excellence to universities worldwide.
General Timeline
See our Timeline page for more a more detailed schedule.
June
Registration
July
Olympiad Begins
August
Finalists Announced
Register for the Engineering Olympiad
Dr. Anika Rao
PhD, Mechanical Engineering – MIT
MSc, Materials Science – Stanford University
BTech, Engineering Physics – IIT Bombay
Dr. Anika Rao is a leading researcher in sustainable mechanical systems and advanced materials. She has worked with NASA, Tesla, and MIT's Media Lab to develop clean-energy transportation systems and novel composite materials. Her publications span robotics, biomaterials, and thermal systems, and she has mentored over 100 pre-university STEM students in international competitions.
Judges
Testimonials
“I thought engineering would be a lot of calculations, but seeing how my work came together to solve real world problems made me realize that engineering is more than just formulas.”
— Laila Mehmood
“Having to break down complex problems, show my assumptions, and explain my logic clearly, and all skills I learned through the Olympiad, and those skills stayed with me.”
— Oliver Zhang
“Competing with students from over 20 countries pushed me to think bigger. It reminded me that engineering is a universal language.”
— Iván Mendoza