All Ireland Programming Olympiad (AIPO)
Rated Advanced, this annual programming olympiad is open to second-level students in Ireland who are under 20. Entrants solve preliminary algorithmic problems online before leading performers reach an in-person final at University College Cork. The main challenge is designing correct, efficient programs under competition constraints, with the strongest participants considered for Irish international informatics panels.
Verified information
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Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Advanced Level
3 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.
Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
12–19
School level
Second-level students in Ireland under 20
Registration method
Individual Allowed
Competition stages
Preliminary round problems, online submissions, final round at University College Cork, and selection for Irish IOI/EGOI panels
Fee
Not yet announced by the organiser
Online / in-person
Hybrid
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
11 Jan 2026
Registration closes
15 Feb 2026
Competition starts
15 Jan 2026
Competition ends
7 Mar 2026
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Annual computer programming olympiad held at UCC for second-level students in Ireland under 20; used to select teams for IOI and EGOI.