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Cyprus Programming Challenge 2025 at Neapolis University Pafos

November 25, 2025

Neapolis University Pafos, in collaboration with the Cyprus Computer Society, announces the organization of the 3rd Cyprus Programming Challenge 2025, a nationwide programming olympiad for middle and high school students across Cyprus. The initiative aims to strengthen analytical thinking, creativity and technological skills through a modern and demanding competition experience.

The event is supported by the JetBrains Foundation and the Technology Leaders of the Future (TLF) programme, enhancing the overall academic quality and impact of the competition.

Two Rounds – One Framework of Excellence

The competition consists of two stages:

Qualifying Round

  • 22–30 November 2025
  • Online
  • Open to all students aged 13+ currently enrolled in secondary education

Final Round

  • 6 December 2025
  • Neapolis University Pafos
  • Participation of the TOP-50 students from the Qualifying Round

How to Participate

Students may register until 30 November 2025. Upon completing their registration, participants receive:

  • detailed preparation guidelines
  •  access to the Qualifying Round via Codeforces
  • a link to the official Discord server, where they can find support, updates, Q&A sessions and announcements

Finalists will be notified by email by 3 December and must confirm their participation.

Academic & Organising Committee

The competition is supported by distinguished members of the academic and technology community, including:

  • Pavel Mavrin, ICPC World Champion 2004 & JetBrains Academy
  • Mike Goncharov, CSAI Student, ICPC Finalist, Neapolis University Pafos
  • Max Shevkoplias, CSAI Student, Neapolis University Pafos

Organising Team:

  • Prof. Savvas Chatzichristofis, Department of Computer Science, Neapolis University Pafos
  • Eleni Tsiakkouri, Cyprus Computer Society
  • Natalia Kitaeva, JetBrains Academy

Information & Registration

All details regarding the competition schedule and registration are available here:
https://lp.jetbrains.com/academy/cyprus-programming-challenge-2025

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