About ICPC

About ICPC

The International Collegiate Programming Contest is the premier global programming competition that brings together the brightest minds from universities worldwide

About the Contest

What is ICPC?

The International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) is an algorithmic programming contest for college students. Teams of three, representing their university, work to solve the most real-world problems, fostering collaboration, creativity, innovation, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Through training and competition, teams challenge each other to raise the bar on the possible. Quite simply, it is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious programming contest in the world.

Global Reach

Over 300,000 students from 3,000+ universities

Prestigious

The most prestigious programming contest worldwide

Team Collaboration
History & Evolution

ICPC History & Evolution?

1977

Foundation

ICPC was founded as a competition between Texas A&M University and Baylor University.

1989

International Expansion

The contest expanded internationally, attracting teams from around the world.

Today

Global Phenomenon

Over 50,000 students from 3,000+ universities participate annually.

Ready to Join the Challenge?

Don't miss this opportunity to test your skills, learn from the best, and potentially represent your university on the global stage.