Olympiads for school students
Ukrainian and international

Olympiads work the same way for a child from a capital-city lyceum and one from a district school: what counts is the problems solved, not the CV. A win or a place opens scholarships and university admission abroad.

As of 2 September 2026, Dityam lists 42 hand-checked opportunities in this category, 40 of them free. The catalogue is updated daily.

42opportunities
40free of charge
6open for applications

Almost every olympiad is free. Selection for international rounds runs through the national stage, so the school round is where it starts.

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Found 42 opportunities
Olympiad6–17 yrsfree28 days

Vseosvita — Olympiads and Competitions

Free olympiad in Ukrainian language for grades 1–11. Other subjects cost UAH 20–50 per entry. Official diplomas awarded.

FormatOnline
CityOnline
Deadline30 Sep 2026
SourceВсеосвіта
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Scholarship16–17 yrsfree13 days

Presidential Scholarship for Olympiad Winners

UAH 25,000/month for winners of international school olympiads, UAH 10,000 for participants. Awarded by the Presidential Fund in the first year after graduation.

CityAll of Ukraine
Deadline15 Sep 2026
SourceФонд Президента України
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Competition8–18 yrsfree

World Robot Olympiad — International Robotics Competition

Team robotics competition for ages 8–19. 95+ countries. 2026 theme: Robots Meet Culture. National stages from September; international final in San Juan, December 2026. Qualification through Ukraine's organizing partner.

CityAll of Ukraine
Deadline15 Dec 2026
SourceWRO Association
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Competition13–17 yrsfunded

Genius Olympiad — International Competition

International olympiad for high school students across 5 categories: science, art, design, film-making, and business — all focused on environmental themes. Final held in the USA.

FormatOnline and in person
CityOnline
Deadline15 Mar 2027
SourceGenius Olympiad
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Olympiad7–11 yrsfree🔄 every year

All-Ukraine Olympiad in Ukrainian Language (Primary School)

Annual competition by Ukraine's Ministry of Education for students in grades 2–4. School round in October–November, district round in December, regional round in January, national round in March–April. Free to participate. Registration through school.

FormatIn person
CityAll of Ukraine
SourceМОН України
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Olympiad7–11 yrsfree🔄 every year

All-Ukrainian Mathematics Olympiad (Primary School)

Annual all-Ukrainian mathematics competition for grades 2–4. Held in four stages: school round (October–November), district round (December), regional round (January), and all-Ukrainian final (March–April). Free to enter; registration through your school.

FormatIn person
CityAll of Ukraine
SourceМОН України
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Olympiad7–17 yrsfree🔄 every yeargifted

Competition for Student Research Papers – Members of the Small Academy of Sciences

A competition organized by the Small Academy of Sciences of Ukraine for school students. Members of the Small Academy of Sciences present their research papers at the competition. An opportunity for gifted students to showcase their scientific achievements and receive recognition.

FormatIn person
CityOnline
SourceМала академія наук України
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Olympiad10–17 yrsfree🔄 every year

All-Ukrainian Olympiad in Labour Studies and Technology

Annual national student olympiad in labour studies and technology for grades 5–11. Held in four rounds: school, district/city, regional, and national final. Organized by Ukraine's Ministry of Education and Science.

FormatIn person
CityAll of Ukraine
SourceМОН України
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Olympiad10–18 yrsfree🔄 every year

USA Computing Olympiad (USACO)

Free online programming competition open to participants worldwide. Four contests per year (December, January, February, March). Four levels: Bronze → Silver → Gold → Platinum. Next contest date announced on the website.

FormatOnline
CityOnline
SourceUSACO
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Olympiad10–17 yrsfree🔄 every year

International Philosophy Olympiad "IPO"

A competition and olympiad organized by the Small Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Details and participation requirements are available on the official website of SAS.

FormatOnline and in person
CityOnline, All of Ukraine
SourceМала академія наук України
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Olympiad10–17 yrsfree🔄 every year

International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA)

Competition/olympiad run by the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (Small Academy of Sciences). For details and participation requirements, see the official IMZO website.

FormatOnline and in person
CityOnline, All of Ukraine
SourceМала академія наук України
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Olympiad10–17 yrsfree🔄 every year

All-Ukrainian Philosophy Olympiad

A competition and olympiad organized by the Small Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Details and participation conditions are available on the official MAN website.

FormatOnline and in person
CityOnline, All of Ukraine
SourceМала академія наук України
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Olympiad12–17 yrsfree🔄 every year

All-Ukraine Choreography Olympiad

Annual choreography competition for grades 7–11, organized by Ukraine's Ministry of Education. Four-level competition: school round (October–November), district (December), regional (January), national (March–April). Free to participate; registration through your school.

FormatIn person
CityAll of Ukraine
SourceМОН України
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Olympiad12–17 yrsfree🔄 every year

All-Ukrainian Music Arts Olympiad

An annual all-Ukrainian music arts competition for students in grades 7–11 organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The competition includes school-level (October–November), district (December), regional (January), and all-Ukrainian (March–April) stages. Participation is free; registration is done through your school.

FormatIn person
CityAll of Ukraine
SourceМОН України
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Olympiad12–17 yrsfree🔄 every year

All-Ukrainian Fine Arts Olympiad

An annual all-Ukrainian fine arts olympiad for students in grades 7–11. The competition takes place in several rounds: school level (October–November), district (December), regional (January), and national (March–April). Participation is free; registration is through your school.

FormatIn person
CityAll of Ukraine
SourceМОН України
Details ↗
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Olympiad12–17 yrsfree🔄 every year

All-Ukrainian Physical Education Olympiad

Annual Ministry of Education physical education competition for students in grades 7–11. School round in October–November, district round in December, regional round in January, and national round in March–April. Participation is free, registration through your school.

CityAll of Ukraine
SourceМОН України
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Olympiad12–17 yrsfree🔄 every year

All-Ukrainian Olympiad in Labour Studies

Annual competition by Ukraine's Ministry of Education for students in grades 7–11 in labour studies. Takes place in several rounds: school (October–November), district (December), regional (January), and all-Ukrainian (March–April). Participation is free; registration is through your school.

FormatIn person
CityAll of Ukraine
SourceМОН України
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Olympiad12–17 yrsfree🔄 every yeargifted

All-Ukrainian Olympiad in Ukrainian Language and Literature

Annual olympiad for grades 7–11 organized by Ukraine's Ministry of Education. Four rounds: school level (October–November), district level (December), regional level (January), national level (March–April). Free to participate; registration through your school.

FormatIn person
CityAll of Ukraine
SourceМОН України
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Olympiad12–17 yrsfree🔄 every year

All-Ukrainian Biology Olympiad

Annual competition organized by Ukraine's Ministry of Education for students in grades 7–11. School round in October–November, district round in December, regional round in January, national round in March–April. Participation is free. Registration through your school.

CityAll of Ukraine
SourceМОН України
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Olympiad13–17 yrsfree🔄 every year

All-Ukraine Polish Language Olympiad

Annual competition organized by Ukraine's Ministry of Education in Polish language for students in grades 8–11. School round in October–November, district round in December, regional round in January, and national round in March–April. Participation is free; registration is through your school.

CityAll of Ukraine
SourceМОН України
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Olympiad13–17 yrsfree🔄 every year

All-Ukraine Spanish Language Olympiad

Annual competition organized by the Ministry of Education for students in grades 8–11. Consists of four rounds: school level (October–November), district (December), regional (January), and all-Ukraine (March–April). Free to participate. Registration through your school.

FormatIn person
CityAll of Ukraine
SourceМОН України
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Olympiad13–17 yrsfree🔄 every year

All-Ukrainian German Language Olympiad

Annual competition by Ukraine's Ministry of Education for students in grades 8–11. School round in October–November, district round in December, regional round in January, and national round in March–April. Participation is free. Registration through your school.

FormatIn person
CityAll of Ukraine
SourceМОН України
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Olympiad13–17 yrsfree🔄 every year

All-Ukrainian French Language Olympiad

Annual competition organized by Ukraine's Ministry of Education for students in grades 8–11. School round takes place in October–November, regional round in December, oblast round in January, and national round in March–April. Participation is free; registration is through your school.

CityAll of Ukraine
SourceМОН України
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Olympiad13–17 yrsfree🔄 every year

All-Ukraine English Olympiad

An annual English language olympiad for secondary school students in grades 8–11, organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The school round takes place in October–November, the district round in December, the regional round in January, and the national round in March–April. Participation is free, and registration is done through your school.

CityAll of Ukraine
SourceМОН України
Details ↗
Dityam+

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Olympiad13–17 yrsfree🔄 every year

All-Ukraine Chemistry Olympiad

Annual competition run by Ukraine's Ministry of Education for students in grades 8–11. School round in October–November, district round in December, regional round in January, national round in March–April. Free to participate; registration through your school.

FormatIn person
CityAll of Ukraine
SourceМОН України
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Olympiad13–17 yrsfree🔄 every year

All-Ukrainian History of Ukraine Olympiad

An annual national competition in the history of Ukraine for students in grades 8–11. Held in four rounds: school, regional/city, provincial, and national final. Organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.

FormatIn person
CityAll of Ukraine
SourceМОН України
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Olympiad14–17 yrsfree🔄 every yeargifted

International Biology and Chemistry Olympiads

Ukrainian students participate in international biology and chemistry olympiads held in Lithuania and Uzbekistan. Students can win gold, silver, and bronze medals at these competitions.

CityInternational
SourceОсвіта.ua
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Frequently asked questions

How does a student reach an international olympiad?

Through the national selection: school round → district → regional → national. Winners of the national stage form the Ukrainian team for international olympiads (IMO in maths, IOI in informatics, IPhO in physics and others).

Is taking part free?

Yes, participation in national and international subject olympiads is free. For international competitions, travel is usually covered by the state or the organiser.

What does winning an olympiad give you?

Winners of the national stage get admission benefits at Ukrainian universities, and international olympiad results are recognised by universities abroad — one of the strongest lines in a scholarship application.