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KAUST Mathematics Competition 2027 for Saudi School Students Grades 6 to 11

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Applicant criteria

  • NationalitySaudi Arabia
  • AgeNo specific age required
  • GenderBoth

Opportunity criteria

  • Job locationSaudi Arabia
  • Deadline2026-12-12

Opportunity description

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) invites students in Saudi schools to enter the KAUST Mathematics Competition 2027, a national mathematics contest for students in Grades 6 to 11. Saudi nationals and Saudi residents are eligible to apply, and applications close on December 12, 2026.

About the KAUST Mathematics Competition

The competition has two phases. Phase One is a proctored written exam lasting two hours, scheduled for January 23, 2027. It will be held at around 50 test centers nationwide, including centers across General Education Departments as well as locations in Jubail and Yanbu.

A total of 250 students will qualify from the first phase for the final phase, hosted at KAUST in Thuwal from April 2 to 4, 2027. This three-day event includes the final test, enrichment activities and an awarding ceremony. The Phase Two exam lasts four hours.

Students compete in one of three grade groups: Grades 6–7, Grades 8–9, or Grades 10–11. The competition page also provides practice sets, sample questions and solutions for some grade groups, as well as questions and solutions from the 2026 first round. Video tutorials on algebra and geometry problem-solving are available for students in Grades 8–11.

Who Should Apply

This competition is for students in Grades 6 to 11 who study at schools in Saudi Arabia. The eligibility description includes both Saudi nationals and residents of the Kingdom. It may suit students interested in mathematics and in developing higher-order thinking skills through a national contest.

Students can explore more competitions and awards or browse other opportunities for youth.

Key Highlights

  • Organizer: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
  • Eligible grades: Grades 6 to 11 at schools in Saudi Arabia.
  • Application deadline: December 12, 2026.
  • Phase One: January 23, 2027; two-hour proctored written exam.
  • Final phase: April 2–4, 2027, at KAUST in Thuwal; includes a final test, enrichment activities and an awarding ceremony.

Benefits

  • An opportunity to develop higher-order thinking skills and foster an interest in mathematics.
  • An academic platform for talented students.
  • The final phase includes enrichment activities and an awarding ceremony.

Eligibility criteria

  • Applicants must be students in Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11.
  • Applicants must study at a school in Saudi Arabia.
  • The competition is open to Saudi nationals and Saudi residents.

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