65th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO 2024)

Contestant site - University of Bath

Bath is a world heritage city renowned for its hot springs, Roman history and Georgian architecture. It was the home of the famous mathematician Adelard (his translations of Arabic texts on mathematics introduced the Hindu-Arabic numeral system to Europe). Contestants will be based at the University of Bath for the duration of IMO2024. The university campus is situated on a hill above Bath, providing stunning views of the city and surrounding countryside. Contestants will be well looked after, with the dining room, recreational areas and the exam hall all within walking distance of the accommodation. 

Members of the Jury will be located in Bristol where they will set the problems and reside for the duration of the Competition. 

About the competition

The competition involves teams of contestants sitting long maths exams each containing three problems, on two consecutive days (around 4.5 hours in length). The exam papers are marked over the next few days with each solution (or attempt) being awarded scores. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals are awarded, as well as Honourable Mentions for good effort. 

This unique event brings together the brightest young minds from around the world and represents, for them, the culmination of many years of mathematical endeavour and hundreds of attempts at solving problems. Our aim is to provide contestants with a comfortable environment so that they were be able to give of their best in the exams. We also wanted all participants to have opportunities to enjoy the company of like-minded young people from around the world and make memories and friendships that would last a lifetime.

IMO 2024 Key Deadlines

• Thursday 15th February, 2024: Last day for online confirmation of participation by countries and territories.
• Monday 1st April, 2024: Last day to request a paper official invitation to be posted to your country or territory.
• Tuesday 23rd April, 2024: Last day for receipt of problem proposals. Proposals can only be submitted through the IMO official portal.
• Tuesday 23rd April, 2024: Last day for online registration of leaders, deputy leaders, observers, the number of contestants and arrival day for leaders and observers.
• Monday 20th May, 2024: Last day for full payment of charges for single rooms and observers in cleared funds. Please use the reference IMO2024 and your country or territory’s name.
• Friday 31st May, 2024: Last day for online registration of contestants.
• Saturday 15th June, 2024: Last day for online registration of all travel details (please fill this in earlier if you can)

IMO2024 Draft Programme

• Wednesday 10th July: Early Arrivals (Leaders) and IMO Board Arrival
• Thursday 11th July: Arrival of Leaders
• Friday 12th July: Jury at Work
• Saturday 13th July: Jury at Work
• Sunday 14th July: Arrival of Contestants and Deputy Leaders
• Monday 15th July: Opening Ceremony at Forum Theatre Bath (15:30)
• Tuesday 16th July: Contest Day 1 Exam (08:30-13:00)
• Wednesday 17th July: Contest Day 2 Exam (08:30-13:00) and leaders move to main site
• Thursday 18th July: Coordination
• Friday 19th July: Coordination
• Saturday 20th July: Final Jury meeting (09:00)
• Sunday 21st July: Closing Ceremony at Forum Theatre Bath (15:00) and farewell party (19:00)
• Monday 22nd July: Departures