Ukrainian students are the main sensation of the international programming competition IEEEXtreme 2023
There are 3 teams in the top 5, 2 of them from Kharkiv National University of Radioelectronics
Ukrainian students won gold and bronze at the international programming competition IEEEXtreme 2023. This prestigious competition brought together more than 16,500 participants from 69 countries. Teams from leading Ukrainian universities, including Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics, Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University and the National Technical University of Ukraine “Kyiv Polytechnic Institute named after Igor Sikorsky“, demonstrated their unsurpassed skills and achieved incredible results.
The competition lasted 24 hours and included complex programming tasks. The Ukrainian teams showed an exceptional level of skill and endurance, and the results were truly impressive. With three teams in the top 5 of the world ranking, Ukraine can be proud of its programming talents. This victory is a reflection of the potential of the young generation of Ukrainian programmers.
What is IEEEXtreme?
The International Programming Olympiad IEEEXtreme is an annual competition for students from all over the world who have an interest in programming and computer science. The Olympiad is organized by the Technical Committee of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world’s largest professional association in the field of technology.
- Duration and format: The competition is held for 24 hours continuously, during which teams compete in solving complex programming tasks.
- Participants: Teams consist of three students representing different universities or colleges. Participants must be students of a bachelor’s or master’s program.
- Tasks: Every two hours, new tasks are released, requiring participants to use logical thinking, algorithmic skills and the ability to quickly solve problems in a limited time.
- Grading: Teams receive points for each problem they solve, and the overall rating is based on the sum of these points. The winners are determined by the results of the competition.
- Prestige and awards: Participation in IEEEXtreme provides students with the opportunity to showcase their programming skills and knowledge, gain recognition from leading industry experts, and receive valuable prizes and certificates.