Start IEO National Selection in your country

 The International Economics Olympiad is an annual competition in 
 economics for high school students that promotes financial literacy 
 among the youth and takes place every summer gathering teams from all 
 over the world. The IEO is supported by Advisory Board members and Nobel Laureates Eric Maskin and Daron Acemoglu.

 Become the IEO National Organizer and bring your country to the IEO 2026! 

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editions of the IEO have taken
place

71
countries have participated in
the IEO 2023

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publications about the IEO
worldwide
Benefits of joining the IEO
By successfully applying for organizing the National
Selection for the IEO, you gain the following benefits:
Exclusive partnership
You become the only IEO partner in your country — no other organization will be able to apply for the Olympiad, and the prestigious right to be named the IEO National Organizer in the country will be exclusive
Reputation
You reap considerable reputational profit from organizing the National Selection for the IEO which proves the Organization’s expertise in the field of Economics and its great managerial and methodological skills
Talented youth
You get the opportunity to reach to the talented youth in your country of residence and abroad and raise their awareness of the Organization’s educational policy and special programs for students thus stimulating the best minds of the growing generation to join the institution/company
Networking
You gain access to the network of best educators in the field of Economics coming from different countries who are ready to share their experience and knowledge with peers
Impact
You gain the right to influence the outcome of the International Economics Olympiad (number of medals, distribution of trophies) and its procedures by voting as a member of the International Board
IEO Contestants get access to extended
educational and networking opportunities
Status
the winners of the National Selection get a chance to represent their country at the international level competing with students from all around the world and getting medals and honorable mentions for notable results;
Networking
IEO participants gain access to the network of best young economists coming from different countries who are ready to share their experience and knowledge with peers;
Cultural Program
we encourage contestants to participate in educational and cultural activities such as guest lectures, guided tours and networking games;
Branded gifts
IEO participants receive merch packages connecting them to the international community of the IEO
Scholarships
IEO contestants get scholarships at HSE University (Moscow, Russia) which equals a 100% grant.
Portfolio
IEO medal increases students’ chances to get enrolled to the world’s best universities that, to our experience, value good results at the Olympiad.
Steps to join

To send a national team to the IEO, an organization from a country (ministry, educational organization, university, etc.) has to officially apply for participation in the IEO and hold a national competition to choose up to 5 contestants. The selection can be created from scratch or be based on some existing contest. The organization whose application is approved by the Executive Board becomes the official representative of the nation at the Olympiad.
Hold the National Selection Apply for participation

Major deadlines
31 January 2026
Early-Bird Application deadline. The results of the Voting are posted before 1 March.
30 April 2026
Late Application deadline. The results of the Voting are posted before 15 May.
31 May 2026
Team Information Submission deadline.
12-20 July 2026
International Economics Olympiad 2026
Learn more
Contact our Partner Manager to get a personal consultation on joining the IEO.
Farangiz Djuraeva
F.A.Q.
Economics is not on the curriculum in our country. How do we join?
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