57th International
Chemistry Olympiad
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We are thrilled to welcome participants, mentors and guests to the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO 2025), taking place in the fast-paced city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in July 2025.
IChO is not just a competition it is a platform for connection, innovation and inspiration, bringing together the world's most brilliant young chemists. As a nation dedicated to scientific progress and innovation, the UAE is proud to host this extraordinary event, providing an environment where talent flourishes and ideas take shape.
We look forward to welcoming you to Dubai, where the spirit of discovery and collaboration will make IChO 2025 a truly transformative experience. Let’s celebrate the future of chemistry together!
The 57th International Chemistry Olympiad is a unique platform to inspire and empower the next generation of scientists. By bringing together aspiring young chemists from around the world, it supports the Ministry of Education’s commitment to enhancing students’ skills in scientific fields such as chemistry, encouraging curiosity and advancing STEM education. The UAE is dedicated to equipping eager young minds with the knowledge and experience to drive innovation and discovery, enabling them to tackle tomorrow’s challenges.
We welcome all participants to Dubai, a city that epitomises progress and collaboration, and we look forward to witnessing the passion, talent and brilliance that will shape the future of chemistry.
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates
We are thrilled to welcome everyone to the 57th edition of the International Chemistry Olympiad, taking place in the United Arab Emirates. The event brings together the brightest young minds in chemistry to compete, collaborate, and discover the wonders of this fascinating science.
The UAE is proud to host this exceptional global event, reflecting a steadfast commitment to innovation, academic excellence, and sustainable education. The Olympiad presents a unique opportunity to test scientific abilities, explore cutting-edge practices, exchange knowledge among peers from around the world, and engage with the vibrant cultural diversity that defines today’s interconnected global community.
This journey, marked by challenge and achievement, promises inspiration in every experience, the building of meaningful connections, and the discovery of the boundless potential within the field of chemistry.
Welcome to IChO 2025 where scientific passion meets innovation, and the future of chemistry is shaped by bold and brilliant young minds.
WHAT IS ICHO?
The International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) is an annual academic competition for high school students. It is one ofthe most prestigious International Science Olympiads. The first IChO was held in Prague, Czechoslovakia, in 1968. The event has been held every year since then, with the exception of 1971. The delegations that attended the first events were mostly countries of the former Eastern bloc and it was not until 1980, the 12th annual International Chemistry Olympiad, that the event was held outside of the bloc in Austria. Up to 4 students for each national team compete around July in theoretical and experimental sections, with about half of the participants awarded medals.
UAE is delighted to host the 57th ICHO, the renowned annual World Championship (Competition) of Chemistry, in Dubai from July 5th to 14th, 2025.
Organizer
The Ministry of Education believes that education is the cornerstone of building an enabled community that can keep pace with the advancements of the world.
Over the past decades, the wise leadership of the country was keen on building an educational system that matches its counterparts in the advanced nations. It harnessed for this purpose all the required capabilities, in order to achieve the Country’s agenda and national vision in this regard. Sincere efforts have also been made to develop education and adopt the best systems that achieve high-quality education outputs, in order to achieve the future visions and aspirations of the Country’s wise leadership.
The United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, a global hub of innovation, culture, and scientific excellence, proudly hosts IChO 2025 in the vibrant city of Dubai. Known for its cutting-edge research, world-class universities, and commitment to education, the UAE is the ideal destination for the world’s brightest young chemists.
From its iconic skyscrapers and futuristic advancements to its rich heritage and warm hospitality, the UAE blends tradition with progress, offering an inspiring backdrop for discovery and collaboration.
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