Balkan Mathematical Olympiad (BMO)

Organization: Mathematical Society of South Eastern Europe (MASSEE)

Program Overview

An annual regional math Olympiad for high school students from Balkan and invited countries, featuring challenging proof-based problems.

The **Balkan Mathematical Olympiad (BMO)** is an annual regional mathematics competition for high school students from countries in the Balkan region, with additional invited guest countries. Established in 1984, the BMO features a 4.5‑hour written exam with challenging, proof‑based problems in areas such as algebra, geometry, number theory, and combinatorics, similar in style to the International Mathematical Olympiad. Participation is **not individual sign‑up**: students are selected and sent by their own country’s national math olympiad organization or mathematical society, typically based on performance in national Olympiads or selection tests. A standard team consists of up to six students, usually in upper secondary school (roughly grades 9–12). The BMO offers a rigorous international contest experience, exposure to high‑level problem solving, and preparation for other major Olympiads, making it a key stepping stone for aspiring competition mathematicians in the region.

Program Details

  • Category: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
  • Format: In-Person
  • Cost: Free
  • Grade Level: Grades 9-12
  • Location: Various Locations
  • Country: International

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This program is relevant for students interested in: math competition, olympiad, high school math, international contest, BMO

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