Economics Olympiad Global Challenge 2027

Offered by Economics Olympiad

A direct-entry economics olympiad pathway for high-school students in countries without a national EO organizer, including Saudi Arabia.

About this opportunity

Students complete an online multiple-choice examination, with top performers advancing to an oral examination and then the 2027 International Final in Ancient Olympia, Greece. Finalists receive support covering in-country transport plus room and board.

Who can apply

High-school students ages 14–20 from countries without a national Economics Olympiad organizer. Saudi Arabia is explicitly listed as eligible for the Global Challenge. YourRoute shows the target age slice 14–18.

What you'll need to apply

Register through the official country-tier registration link. Complete the online multiple-choice examination; top scorers advance to the oral examination.

Cost & funding

Cost: Paid

Registration is ticketed and priced by country tier; participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian purchase the ticket.

Funding: Fully funded

Key dates

Registration deadline6 Apr 2027
Online exam window opens9 Apr 2027
Oral examination15 May 2027
International Final begins2 Aug 2027

Open to students from

Turkey

United Arab Emirates

Oman

Austria

Kuwait

Pakistan

Nigeria

Singapore

Egypt

Bangladesh

South Africa

Saudi Arabia

Morocco

Philippines

Qatar

Lebanon

Bahrain

Jordan

Tunisia

Australia

Accuracy

Verification status: Verified

Last checked: 6 Sept 2026 · Details can change without notice — always confirm on the organiser's official page before applying.

Originally sourced from economicsolympiad.org

6 April 2027

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