Competition format & key facts
Organized detailsOverview
The Balkan Olympiad of Informatics 2026 will be held in Tirana from 14–20 September 2026 for national teams of secondary-school programmers.
Complete competition details
Each participating country sends a team of up to four students selected through national competitions. Contestants must be secondary-school students in the competition year and no older than 19. Organizers cover local expenses under BOI regulations, while teams pay travel to and from the competition. Certificates are provided, with medals and honorable mentions awarded under the rules.
Eligibility requirements
Participation is institutional through eligible national teams; students must be in secondary school during 2026 and at most 19 years old.
Tips for this competition
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Study the scoring criteria and previous winners before deciding what evidence, prototype, essay, research or portfolio will best support the entry.
- Confirm country, age, team, education and organization restrictions and whether one person may enter multiple submissions.
- Follow the required file format, word/time limits and naming rules exactly; technical non-compliance can disqualify a strong entry.
- Keep proof of submission and submit before the deadline rather than relying on the final hour.
Verification notes
Official BOI 2026 site and rules confirm dates, team structure, age/school eligibility, local-expense coverage and awards.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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