IEO 2025

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Participation formats:

INTERNATIONAL
ECONOMICS OLYMPIAD

The IEO is an annual competition that aims to stimulate creative problem-solving skills among high school students with an interest in Economics, Business, and Finance.

about the host

Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is a captivating city that beautifully merges modernity with rich cultural heritage. Renowned for its stunning architecture, including the iconic Flame Towers and the historic Old City, Baku provides an inspiring backdrop for young talents. The city boasts a burgeoning tech scene and a vibrant arts culture, making it an ideal hub for innovation and creativity. With its welcoming atmosphere and diverse opportunities for networking and collaboration, Baku encourages participants to connect, compete, and expand their horizons while experiencing the warmth and hospitality of Azerbaijani culture.

Host Country

The Global Olympiad Center (GOC) is excited to host the International Economics Olympiad 2025, reinforcing its commitment to fostering student passion for science and education globally. Established on August 14, 2022, GOC operates under Azerbaijan's educational strategy endorsed by President Ilham Aliyev. Its mission is to enhance students' knowledge and global competitiveness through engaging international competitions. With partnerships in over 40 countries and more than 20 successful olympiads, GOC impacted over 21 thousand students last year alone. GOC focuses on nurturing talents and creating enriching experiences, preparing to welcome young economists from around the world and providing opportunities for future leaders.

Host Organization

One of the top universities in Azerbaijan will host IEO 2025. As a leader in the country's education sector, this higher education institution provides an excellent environment for the event. Equipped with modern facilities and innovative teaching methods that inspire academic excellence, the university will ensure a high-quality experience for all participants.

Examination Venue

IEO participants will stay at the Dedeman Hotel, situated by the Caspian Sea in the city center, and the Golden Coast Baku Hotel. The selected accommodation venues are located in the central area of Baku. This prime location ensures that participants have easy access to the competition venues while also providing convenient opportunities for sightseeing and leisure activities. Guests will enjoy comfortable double rooms, ensuring a pleasant stay during the event.

Accommodation

Business Case

Presentation of case solutions in English before the Jury

03

Team

Financial Literacy

A set of 25 multiple-choice questions focused on different aspects of Financial Literacy

02

Individual

Economics

A test of 20 multiple-choice questions and 5 open questions (out of which only 4 are graded, in accordance with the contestant’s choice)

01

Individual

ACADEMICS

Check out our Preparation section to see our suggestions on academic materials and past years’ papers.

Syllabus

articles of association

Parts of the competition and the rating system

IEO regulations

Annual Regulations

Application Guideline

2025

Guidelines and application form for joining the Olympiad

DOCUMENTS

October 30, 2024

3-year-agreement application stage

March 1, 2025

format choice (for 3YA partners and early-bird applicants)

May 15, 2025

format choice (for late applicants)

June 30, 2025

team information & media submission

January 31, 2025

Early-bird application stage

April 30, 2025

late stage application deadline stage

DEADLINES for organizations

May 31, 2025

accommodation & transportation payment

for organizations:

Check the requirements

Hold your competition & apply for participation

Choose the participation format and bring the team to the IEO!

Proceed to our Application Guideline to learn more about our application process.

For additional information, check out our National Competitions section and How-To section.

The order is not important: you can apply first and hold the competition later or vice versa.

For contestants:

Check the requirements

Find information

Win your national competition

Up to 5 best students from each country are invited to compete in the IEO.

Check if your country is listed in the Participants section of our website. If it is, contact your national Coordinator for further information. If it is not, reach out to us via the Contact form naming your country. It is possible that we have potential partners in your country which haven’t been officially accepted yet.

You should:

be younger than 20 years old as of June 30th, 2025;

a.

have your high-school graduation date later than December 1st, 2024.

b.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE