Competition Directory
A curated directory of physics and astrophysics competitions — lowering barriers so every student can find their next challenge.
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British Physics Olympiad Round 0
Annual first-round selection test for Britain's IPhO team. A 1-hour online multiple-choice exam with 25 questions.
British Astronomy & Astrophysics Olympiad
First-round selection test for the British IOAA team. A 2-hour hand-written exam with multiple-choice and long-answer questions.
F=ma Exam
First round of the US IPhO team selection process. An in-person hand-written multiple-choice mechanics exam.
United States Astronomy & Astrophysics Olympiad
First-round selection test for the US IOAA team. A 75-minute hand-written multiple-choice exam with 30 questions.
Canadian Astronomy & Astrophysics Olympiads
First-round selection test for Canada's IOAA team. An exam consisting of 6 in-depth astrophysics and astronomy questions.
AAPT Physics Bowl
Annual international high school physics competition organized by the AAPT. A 45-minute online multiple-choice exam with 40 questions.
CAP Prize Exam
First-round selection test for Canada's IPhO team. A 3-hour hand-written exam with 25 multiple-choice and 3 long-answer questions.
Sir Isaac Newton Contest
A 2-hour online multiple-choice physics exam offered by the University of Waterloo. Students who write solutions earn additional points.
OAPT Contest
Annual physics contest organized by the Ontario Association of Physics Teachers. A 1-hour online exam with 30 questions in two difficulty levels.
CAAO Junior
Annual national astrophysics competition for students 15 and under. A take-home exam with 6 questions, and the first round for Canada's IOAA Jr. team.