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Iran's 31st Scientific Olympiad for University Students Scheduled for April 17

Jan 23, 2026 January 23, 2026 6 min read 📰 Tehran Times
📋 Key Takeaway

The 31st scientific Olympiad for university students in Iran is set for April 17, featuring 23 fields of study. The event, organized by the Young Scholars Club, aims to promote basic sciences and prepare students for international competitions, highlighting Iran's commitment to education and scientific excellence.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The upcoming Olympiad underscores Iran's dedication to advancing its scientific education and preparing students for global challenges.

👥 Key Players

Young Scholars Club MENTIONED
Organizer of the Olympiad
"They promote scientific education and prepare students for international competitions, playing a key role in Iran's academic landscape."
Iranian University Students MENTIONED
Participants in the Olympiad
"They represent the future of Iran's scientific community and contribute to the country's achievements in international competitions."

📰 What Happened

The 31st Scientific Olympiad for university students in Iran is scheduled for April 17, featuring competitions in 23 academic fields. This event aims to enhance scientific knowledge and prepare students for global contests.

  • The Olympiad covers diverse fields including engineering, literature, and sciences.
  • It has been held annually since 1987 to foster scientific talent in Iran.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This Olympiad showcases Iran's commitment to education and its efforts to cultivate a skilled workforce in science and technology.
🌍 Regional: It may enhance Iran's reputation in the region as a center for academic excellence and innovation.
🌐 International: Internationally, it highlights Iran's capabilities in science and technology, potentially improving its image amidst geopolitical tensions.

📚 Background

The Scientific Olympiad is part of Iran's long-term strategy to invest in education and science, aiming to improve its global standing in these fields.

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📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
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TEHRAN – The 31st scientific Olympiad for university students is scheduled to be held on April 17.The event will be held in 23 fields namely, Persian Literature, Geography, Economics, Quran and Hadith, Educational Sciences, Law, Psychology, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Plant and Animal Biology, Statistics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Design, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Computer Engineering, agroecology and Plant Genetics Engineering, Stem Cell Science and Technology, and Tissue Engineering, Mehr news agency reported.Established in the Iranian year 1366 (1987-1988) to promote and expand basic sciences in the country, the Young Scholars Club is in charge of holding scientific Olympiads and preparing students to participate in international scientific competitions in different fields, such as mathematics, biology, computer science, chemistry, astronomy, and astrophysics.Recent achievementsThe Iranian team, consisting of four high-school students, grabbed two silver medals and two bronze medals at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held from August 2 to 9, 2025, in Beijing, China.Hosted by Beijing National Day School under the patronage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the competition brought together 310 students, forming 80 teams, from 63 countries and territories including Poland, France, Iran, Australia, Brazil, Hungary, China, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, India, Serbia, Russia, Japan, Singapore, the United States, and Sweden.Arash Yousefnejad and Ali Shayan claimed the silver medals, while Parsa Golestani and Radin Rahmani-Nodehi won the bronze medals, IRIB reported.Iranian students won a gold medal, two silver medals, and a bronze medal at the 37th edition of the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) being held in Sucre, Bolivia.The event kicked off on July 27, 2025, and wrapped up on August 3. A total of 330 contestants from 84 countries participated in this year’s event.Amir-Ali Asgari secured the gold medal, Mani Zare and Hamed Ghafari grabbed silver medals, while Kiarash Rezaei won a bronze medal, ISNA reported.Iran won two silver medals and two bronze medals at the Eighth International Economics Olympiad (IEO) 2025, which was held from July 20 to 29, 2025, in Baku, Azerbaijan.This year, 68 countries participated in the IEO. Mohsen Payandeh-Peyman and Abolfazl Modir-Roosta won silver medals, while Parsa Sedaqat and Alireza Ahmadi secured bronze medals, IRNA reported.Four Iranian students clinched three gold medals and a silver medal at the 36th International Biology Olympiad (IBO 2025), ranking second among 81 countries, up from third in 2024.This year, the competition brought together 81 delegations from 81 countries and territories (including 3 observer delegations), and a total of 298 contestants, who competed in a series of theoretical and practical examinations in the field of biology.Siavash Pezeshpour, Ali Soleimanzadeh Kalahroudi, and Ali-Akbar Nourollahi won the gold medals, while Radin Bayani secured the silver medal at the competition, which was held from July 19 to 27, 2025, in Quezon City, Philippines, PANA reported.Five Iranian students secured silver medals at the 55th International Physics Olympiad, ranking 11th globally.Held from July 18 to 24, 2025, in Paris, the IPhO 2025 brought together 440 candidates from over 90 countries.Mohammad-Hassan Sadeqinejad Simaki, Arya Zarabi, Ilya Qashaee, Mohammah-Hassan Golabdar, and Milad Mohammadi won silver medals, IRIB reported.Iran grabbed two gold medals, three silver medals, and a bronze medal at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO 2025), held from July 10-20, 2025, in Australia.Bardia Khosh-Eqbal and Mehdi Aqajanloo grabbed gold medals, Mohammad-Reza Attaranzadeh, Mohammad-Sajad Memari, and Amir-Hossein Zarei secured silver medals, while Parsa Tajallaei won a bronze.

TEHRAN – The 31st scientific Olympiad for university students is scheduled to be held on April 17.

The event will be held in 23 fields namely, Persian Literature, Geography, Economics, Quran and Hadith, Educational Sciences, Law, Psychology, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Plant and Animal Biology, Statistics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Design, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Computer Engineering, agroecology and Plant Genetics Engineering, Stem Cell Science and Technology, and Tissue Engineering, Mehr news agency reported.

Established in the Iranian year 1366 (1987-1988) to promote and expand basic sciences in the country, the Young Scholars Club is in charge of holding scientific Olympiads and preparing students to participate in international scientific competitions in different fields, such as mathematics, biology, computer science, chemistry, astronomy, and astrophysics.

The Iranian team, consisting of four high-school students, grabbed two silver medals and two bronze medals at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held from August 2 to 9, 2025, in Beijing, China.

Hosted by Beijing National Day School under the patronage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the competition brought together 310 students, forming 80 teams, from 63 countries and territories including Poland, France, Iran, Australia, Brazil, Hungary, China, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, India, Serbia, Russia, Japan, Singapore, the United States, and Sweden.

Arash Yousefnejad and Ali Shayan claimed the silver medals, while Parsa Golestani and Radin Rahmani-Nodehi won the bronze medals, IRIB reported.

Iranian students won a gold medal, two silver medals, and a bronze medal at the 37th edition of the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) being held in Sucre, Bolivia.

The event kicked off on July 27, 2025, and wrapped up on August 3. A total of 330 contestants from 84 countries participated in this year’s event.

Amir-Ali Asgari secured the gold medal, Mani Zare and Hamed Ghafari grabbed silver medals, while Kiarash Rezaei won a bronze medal, ISNA reported.

Iran won two silver medals and two bronze medals at the Eighth International Economics Olympiad (IEO) 2025, which was held from July 20 to 29, 2025, in Baku, Azerbaijan.

This year, 68 countries participated in the IEO. Mohsen Payandeh-Peyman and Abolfazl Modir-Roosta won silver medals, while Parsa Sedaqat and Alireza Ahmadi secured bronze medals, IRNA reported.

Four Iranian students clinched three gold medals and a silver medal at the 36th International Biology Olympiad (IBO 2025), ranking second among 81 countries, up from third in 2024.

This year, the competition brought together 81 delegations from 81 countries and territories (including 3 observer delegations), and a total of 298 contestants, who competed in a series of theoretical and practical examinations in the field of biology.

Siavash Pezeshpour, Ali Soleimanzadeh Kalahroudi, and Ali-Akbar Nourollahi won the gold medals, while Radin Bayani secured the silver medal at the competition, which was held from July 19 to 27, 2025, in Quezon City, Philippines, PANA reported.

Five Iranian students secured silver medals at the 55th International Physics Olympiad, ranking 11th globally.

Held from July 18 to 24, 2025, in Paris, the IPhO 2025 brought together 440 candidates from over 90 countries.

Mohammad-Hassan Sadeqinejad Simaki, Arya Zarabi, Ilya Qashaee, Mohammah-Hassan Golabdar, and Milad Mohammadi won silver medals, IRIB reported.

Iran grabbed two gold medals, three silver medals, and a bronze medal at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO 2025), held from July 10-20, 2025, in Australia.

Bardia Khosh-Eqbal and Mehdi Aqajanloo grabbed gold medals, Mohammad-Reza Attaranzadeh, Mohammad-Sajad Memari, and Amir-Hossein Zarei secured silver medals, while Parsa Tajallaei won a bronze.

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