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The official IPhyC rounds, problem sheets, and submissions run online. The Anchor University edition is hosted at Physics Laboratory, Room D207 on the Anchor University campus in Ayobo, Lagos. The campus Qualification session is Friday, 30 October 2026, 3:00–4:30 PM.

The Qualification Round is free to enter. Participants who qualify and choose to register for the Semi-Final Round pay a 12 EUR registration fee. There are no other participation fees. Limited financial aid, including partial reductions and full waivers, is available for the Semi-Final fee.

You do not register before the Qualification Round. Download the 2026 problem sheet, solve the problems, and submit one PDF or image through the official form by 1 November 2026, 23:59 UTC+0. If you qualify, you can then register for the Semi-Final from your participant account.

There are three rounds: the Qualification Round, the Semi-Final Round, and the Final Round. The Qualification Round is a five-problem paper. The Semi-Final is a supervised 60-minute exam built around a research paper. The Final is an online exam of around 30 questions.

Problems draw on mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, relativity, fluid dynamics, optics, particle physics, solid state physics, plasma physics, and astrophysics. The official training guide describes the core fields and the equations behind them.

Yes. IPhyC is a global competition from the first round onward, and all participants solve the same problems. The Anchor University edition is hosted in Lagos, but the rounds remain accessible online from any country, so you do not need to travel to take part.

You may work on the Qualification Round problems with friends and classmates, but every participant must submit their own solution paper. Working with or receiving help from other people is not permitted in the Semi-Final or Final Round.

High Knowledge Tutors coordinates the local Anchor University initiative, including outreach and participation support. The International Physics Competition remains responsible for the official rules, problem materials, evaluation, prizes, and awards.

Upload one file: a PDF or an image (JPG, JPEG, or PNG) under 10 MB. You can write on the problem sheet, use separate paper, or type your solutions. ZIP and Word files are not accepted, and submissions sent by email are not accepted.

Qualification Round results are announced on 16 November 2026. Semi-Final results follow on 28 December 2026, and Final Round results on 18 January 2027. Results and certificates are available through your participant account and by email.

Yes. Every participant receives a participation certificate as a soft copy, regardless of their result. First, second, and third prize winners also receive hard-copy certificates by international shipping. Each certificate has a verification ID.

The 60-minute Semi-Final exam can be supervised in person by an eligible teacher, or through the official online supervision system using an exam device, a second phone, and a government-issued ID. The research paper is released on 11 December 2026, and the exam window runs from 13 to 15 December 2026.

You can use the official online supervision system instead. It requires a computer, laptop, or phone with a webcam, a second phone with a camera and microphone, a government-issued ID or passport, and a suitable exam environment.

Yes. IPhyC recognises teachers who supervise Finalists and schools with strong participation or outstanding student results. These honours are honorary and do not carry a cash prize. Teachers can register through the official teacher portal.

The official Training and Preparation page includes guidance, book recommendations, and problem sets from previous editions, including the 2025 Qualification Round and solutions.

Write to info@iphyc.org for general competition questions or teachers@iphyc.org for teacher-related matters. For local coordination, contact HK Tutors at hello@myhktutors.com.ng or +234 916 287 7558.