YandexYandex Cup

Internationalprogrammingchampionship

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New and experienced developers
(18+ years old)
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Juniors
(14–17 years old)
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Yandex employees
Make sure to
by November 1

Profiles

Machine Learning ->>
Algorithm ->>
Analytics ->>
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9,000,000 RUB
prize fund
Cash prizes
in each category
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120 finalists
Dozens of countries
and thousands
of participants
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39 prize places
Across three categories
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In‑person finals
Award ceremony
in Moscow

The best of the best

21,000+

applications from 60 countries in 2025
submitted for Yandex Cup 2025. Yandex Cup is a chance to test yourself and go head-to-head against the best programmers from all over the world

Junior to Expert

open to developers of all levels
Yandex Cup will feature juniors and Yandex employees, who will compete separately for the title of company champion

In‑person finals

in Moscow
Participants will get an eventful program, networking with the world’s top developers, and a chance to fight for the prize fund

Rounds

Analytics, Algorithm

October 12–18
Trial Round
Visit the platform and explore challenges from previous years
November 1
Qualifications
Pick a category and compete for your spot in the finals
November 27–29
Finals
The final event and award ceremony will be held in‑person in Moscow

Machine Learning

October 23 – November 1
Qualification
You can start tasks at any point during qualifications.
November 27–29
Finals
The final event and award ceremony will be held in‑person in Moscow

FAQ

  • Each category includes a variety of difficulty levels. That means there’ll be something interesting and challenging for everyone.
  • No, it’s open to anyone who would like to compete. The top twenty finalists in each track will be offered a simplified hiring journey if they’d like to join Yandex. Regardless, we’re always happy to welcome strong new talent to the team.
  • Yes, in some combinations.
    • During the trial round, you can try your hand in the Analytics and Algorithm categories.
    • In the qualification round, you can combine Machine Learning with one of the Algorithm and Analytics categories.
    You can’t qualify for both the Algorithm and Analytics categories since their rounds are held on the same day.
  • Yes, you can make changes in your profile.
  Still have questions?
Contact us: competitions@yandex-team.ru

Registrationis open

through November 1
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