IUPO 2027
International Urban Planning Olympiad
The International Urban Planning Olympiad (IUPO) is the premier urban planning competition for high school students that aims to empower the next generation of urban planners by tackling various planning problems.
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The Basics
About the Competition
Completely FREE & Global
No registration fees, no hidden costs. Open to all high school students worldwide with no physical attendance required.
Two Rounds: General + Finals
A general online round open to everyone, followed by live Finals where top scorers present their work to real judges.
Judged, Not Just Graded
Finalists defend their thinking live on a video call, so the top of the leaderboard is provably their own work.
Mission
Our Mission
The International Urban Planning Olympiad empowers the next generation of urban planners by challenging high school students to tackle real-world city planning problems. We believe that today's students hold the keys to tomorrow's sustainable, livable cities.
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Why IUPO is Different
Truly Global, Truly Accessible
Completely free with no team formation or physical attendance required.
Real-World Relevance
Problems mirror actual challenges urban planners face daily.
Beyond Multiple Choice
A variety of problems that test your analytical skills as well as your creative problem-solving.
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Stay Updated for IUPO 2027
IUPO 2027 is coming in early 2027. Sign up for our mailing list to be the first to know when registration opens and receive competition updates.