Join the world's brightest geography students in Istanbul, TΓΌrkiye.
Bridging Europe and Asia, the city stands as a living laboratory of geography where heritage landscapes meet a dynamic innovation economy.
The International Geography Olympiad is the world's premier academic competition for secondary school students. It is held under the auspices of the International Geographical Union (IGU) and organized by the IGU Olympiad Commission.
Istanbul turns the city itself into a classroom. The event will be hosted at a premier venue with state-of-the-art facilities for tests and accommodation.
40% weighting β’ Analytical questions covering physical, human, and regional geography.
20% weighting β’ Map interpretation, graphs, photos, and data analysis.
40% weighting β’ Real-world data collection and analysis at Istanbul sites.
Explore Turkey's incredible geography and cultural heritage.
Participants must be secondary school students (typically ages 16-19). Each country may send a team of up to 4 students plus 2 team leaders.
Registration is processed through the Olympus system. National coordinators should check the official iGeo website for portal access.
The event will be held at a dedicated venue in Istanbul, which will serve as both the accommodation and examination center.
Email: info@igeo2026istanbul.org
Feel free to reach out for updates on registration procedures and logistics.
Press inquiries and sponsorship opportunities are welcome.