IPhO 2021- IPhO 2021 registration dates have been revised. The last date to submit the details of all delegation members is 14 May 2021, whereas payment of participation fee must be done till 17 June, 2021. In recognition of the growing significance of physics in all fields of science and technology, and in the general education of young people, and with the aim of enhancing the development of international contacts in the field of school education in physics, an annual physics competition has been organized for secondary school students. This preparatory work tends to go on until the early hours. Consequently, the students must be kept separate from the Leaders for the duration of the Olympiad, and two separate programs need to be prepared. The structure of the program is based on the international standards for 51st IPhO 2021.
Latest: The registration dates for IPhO 2021 have been revised. Check the new dates given below.
IPhO 2021 – International Physics Olympiad
The offering is rounded off by a program of supplementary events, which provides ample opportunity for networking and cultural exchange and for the host countries to present themselves. The IPhO is held in a different country each year. The event is organized by the Portuguese Physical Society, on behalf of the Portuguese Ministry of Education. The IPhO 2021 is supported by the Government of Portugal and by public and private partners.
| Events | Dates |
| Confirmation of country participation until | |
| Beginning of delegation registration on | |
| Last day for submission of delegation size | |
| Last day for submission of details about all delegation members | |
| Payments of participation fee by bank transfer must be completed until | |
| Deadline for online registration of all flight details | |
| Entrance Exam | 17 – 25 Jul 2021 |
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IPhO 2021 Registration Dates Revised
IPhO 2021 registration dates have been revised. The Olympiad will be organised from July 17-25, 2021. Check the registration dates given below.
- Click here to check the revised dates.
IPhO 2021 Circular Notice
- Click here to check notice in Pdf Format.
Application Form for 51st IPHO 2021
International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2021 application form has not been announced yet. A direct link to fill the application form for 51st IPhO will be provided here as per the official announcement.
Participating Fees
The participation fees cover the hospitality expenses of the delegations (food, accommodation, excursions, and IPhO transports)
- Students: EUR 500
- Leader: EUR 500
- Observer: EUR 1800
- Visitor: EUR 2000
- A few single rooms will be available on request for an additional fee of EUR 750 per person
- Late (or delegation size change) fee – 100 Eur
Late fee will be charged for those delegations that will change their delegation size after April 1st. It can be reduced or waived only when changes are made until May 1st and the reason of changes is explained with an official letter from National institution that sends the team to IPhO.
IPhO 2021 Payment Method
Participation fee preferably should be paid by bank transfer. All bank transfers must be completed until June 15th. It will be also possible to pay this fee by cash during the Olympiad if a written note is sent before June 15th.Please note that all banking charges and commissions are to be borne by the participating delegations (please use OUR payment instructions to cover all the transfer fees).
Details of IPhO 2021 bank account:
Beneficiary: Lithuanian Centre of Non-formal Youth Education
Bank Name: AB SEB bankas
Account Number (IBAN): LT56 7044 0600 0831 8974
SWIFT code/BIC: CBVILT2XXXX
Address: Gedimino pr. 12 Vilnius, Lietuva
Please indicate “IPhO2021 + name of country” in your payment
IPhO 2021 Organisers
Ministry of Education, Science and Sport
The Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania is a government institution. The main goals and objectives of the Ministry are to implement the national system of formal and non-formal education which secures social attitudes in favor of education and creates conditions for lifelong learning in a changing democratic society as well as to implement the state policy of science and studies, as well as sports.
Lithuanian Centre of Non-formal Youth Education
The Centre is a place of a successful combining both – traditions and innovations. It propose a wide spectrum of training and education services aimed to help every child in his aspirations as well as to support teachers and education institutions in general. The Centre organises more than 400 local and international events, such as technical sports contests, exhibitions, festivals, seminars, Olympiads and other competitions, various projects annually.
Vilnius University
Established in 1579, Vilnius University is Lithuania’s leading academic institution, ranked 458th in the world, according to QS World University Rankings 2019.
More than 20,000 students are currently studying over 70 bachelor and 100 master’s degree programs, with PhD studies offered in 29 academic areas. Academics at Vilnius University are making important contributions to global research in a wide range of fields, from laser physics to linguistics and biochemistry.
Vilnius University offers studies in all three cycles: undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate in the fields of humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, biomedicine and technologies.
Based at the centre of Europe Lithuania’s capital Vilnius entails world-class ICT infrastructure, rapidly growing businesses, multilingual community and very rich cultural life.
Faculty of Physics
Vilnius University Faculty of Physics is a leading centre of Physics studies and research in Lithuania offering study programmes in all three cycles: undergraduate (Physics, Technology and Engineering, including Light Engineering courses in English), graduate (4 study programs in Lithuanian or English) and PhD studies.
Fundamental and applied research activities with a wide range of scientific collaborations are concentrated in 6 scientific institutes: Chemical Physics, Laser Research Centre, Photonics and Nanotechnology, Applied Electrodynamics and Telecommunications, Theoretical Physics and Astronomy, and Experimental Nuclear and Particle Physics Centre promoting collaboration with CERN. Faculty of Physics has excellent assessments for research quality, infrastructure and potential with an emphasis on ultrafast laser technologies, solid state lighting, optical characterisation and wide range of condensed matter activities.
More than 600 undergraduate and graduate students benefit from participation in scientific research in the fields of contemporary physics and technology. Our graduates have established high-tech spin-off companies and have taken leading positions in businesses that remain competitive and successful over many years.
IPhO 2021 Result
The result of the 51st International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2021 will be published by the officials. The result will be released after the successful completion of the examination. The result will be released in the PDF form. Candidates can check their result by searching their names in the provided list.
Questions & Answer Keys (2017)
Candidates can check the questions, answer keys & solution from the links provided below.
| Questions | Answer Sheet | Solutions/Marking Scheme |
| Experimental Exams (General Instructions) | ||
| Question 1 (E1) | Check Here | Check Here |
| Question 2 (E2) | Check Here | Check Here |
| Theory Exams (General Instructions) | ||
| Question 1 (T1) | Check Here | Check Here |
| Question 2 (T2) | Check Here | Check Here |
| Question 3 (T3) | Check Here | Check Here |
Questions and Model Answers 2016
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| T1 | T2 | T3 | |||
| T1 Questions
| T1 Solutions | T2 Questions
| T2 Solutions | T3 Questions
| T3 Solutions |
Official Website: www.ipho2021.lt.
