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Technology and Engineering are essential parts of STEM that connect scientific knowledge and mathematical thinking with practical problem-solving. They help students understand how ideas can be transformed into useful tools, systems and solutions. Technology and Engineering encourage students to think creatively, analyze problems, design solutions and understand how different systems work. These skills are widely used in areas such as computer science, robotics, electronics, engineering, architecture, manufacturing and modern technology, making them an important part of STEM education. The Technology & Engineering Category of the International STEM Olympiad encourages students to apply their knowledge and develop their logical, analytical and problem-solving skills through challenging and age-appropriate questions. Exam Information • Grades: 7–11 • Number of Questions: 25 q. in the Qualification Round and 30 q. in the BOB Round • Exam Format: Online, multiple-choice • Qualification Exam Language: English only • Final Exam Language: English only • BOB Exam Language: English only • Qualification Exam Fee: 20 € per exam • Students may take the Qualification Exam on either one or both dates. Each exam attempt requires a separate payment. • The questions are different on each date, but both exams have the same level of difficulty. Grade Eligibility
* Technology & Engineering is not available at the Grand Final. Qualified students may select Math or Science. Exam Progression • Students who achieve at least 40 points in the Technology & Engineering Qualification Round advance to the Final Round. • Students in grades 7–11 who rank in the top 15% of the Technology & Engineering Final Round qualify for the Best of the Best (BOB) Round. • Students who qualify for the BOB Round in multiple categories may participate in only one category. • Students in Grades 7–11 who achieve at least 60 points in the Qualification Round qualify for participation in the Grand Final, subject to the applicable Grand Final conditions. • Please note that the Technology & Engineering category is not available in the Grand Final. Students who qualify through the Technology & Engineering category may continue to the Grand Final by selecting either the Math or Science category. Grade-Level Question Groups Students in the following grade groups take the same questions, while results are evaluated separately for each grade: • Grades 7–8 • Grades 9–10 • Grade 11 Study Resources Students can prepare for the Technology & Engineering exams using the following resources: • Topics & Syllabus • Study Resources • Past Papers Awards Information about medals, certificates and Grand Final Discount Awards for the Final and BOB Rounds is available on the official page below: Medals, Certificates & Awards
