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IPO — International Philosophy Olympiad

Write a philosophical essay in a foreign language — unusual, memorable humanities signal.

  • Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Law
Who can enter
Secondary-school students — essay written in a non-native language, via national selection
What it costs
Free for you: entry is through your national philosophy olympiad, and team costs are covered by the host and your national organiser.
When it closes
We could not confirm this year's date against the organiser's own page, so we are not showing a countdown for it. Last published: Finals in May; national selection earlier in the year.
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