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FAQs

How difficult is international physics Olympiad? ›

There is no doubt that IPhO is pretty hard. For most students in your situation, getting a good score in IPhO is nearly impossible, since IPhO requires significant problem solving skills in addition to a lot of knowledge from lower division college physics.

The average score is usually an 8 out of 25 and the cut-off to qualify for USAPhO is usually between 14-18.

A1 To participate in IPhO, you have to enroll in the domestic competition of your country/region, and be selected as a member of the national team.

The International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) is the most prestigious international physics competition for secondary school students. Created in 1967, it is opened to brilliant scientists under the age of twenty who are determined to study science but are not yet enrolled at university.

Approximately 400 students will be invited to take the USA Physics Team (USAPhO) exam, based on their scores on the F=ma exam.

International Physics Olympiad (IPhO)

The IPhO not only provides an opportunity for students to showcase their abilities, but also promotes science education and international cooperation. The competition is organized by the International Physics Olympiad Foundation, and is hosted by a different country each year.

A: The USAPhO exam covers all topics in introductory physics, including mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, relativity, nuclear, atomic, and particle physics, waves, optics, and data analysis. Problems may require the use of calculus.

Singapore is the highest-performing country in mathematics, with a mean score of 564 points – more than 70 points above the OECD average. Three countries/economies – Hong Kong (China), Macao (China) and Chinese Taipei – perform below Singapore, but higher than any OECD country in PISA.

Who is the rank 1 in IPhO? ›

China came at the top, followed by Russia and Romania at second and third positions respectively. In all, 18 gold, 35 silver and 53 bronze medals were awarded. A total of 193 students from 43 countries participated in the competition. Much of the western world stayed away from IPhO this year.

The working language of the IPhO is English. The competition problems should be presented to the International Board in English. The solutions to the problems should be presented in English. It is the responsibility of the delegation leaders to translate the problems into languages required by their students.

About International Physics Olympiad IPhO

The 54th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2024 will be held in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

IPhO 1994 was pretty hard. Probably the hardest Olympiad ever.

IMO - International Mathematical Olympiad: The Hardest Math Exams for High Schoolers: 29 (Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary, Middle and High School)

The USA(J)MO is one of the hardest mathematical contests in the United States, and in the world. The USAMO, in particular, rivals and sometimes exceeds the difficulty of the International Mathematical Olympiad.

IIT-JEE (India)

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for the Indian Institutes of Technology tests knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Its low acceptance rate and rigorous preparation make it exceptionally tough.