The European Mathematical Cup (EMC) is a free international mathematics competition for high-school students, held annually in December. Students from any country may participate, provided they do so through a local organiser. Participation without a local organiser is not possible.
The 15th edition will take place in the interval 12–20 December 2026. Each local organiser chooses the exact date and time within that window.
Essential information
- Rules for participants – eligibility, categories, contest regulations, marking overview, temporary results, appeals, prizes and certificates.
- Frequently asked questions for participants
- Personal Data Protection Notice
- Local organisers this year – confirmed organisers for the 15th edition (updated on a rolling basis).
Problems and results
- Problems – problems and solutions of the most recent edition (currently the 14th EMC, December 2025).
- Results – final results of the most recent edition.
- History – problems, solutions and results of all previous editions (from the first EMC in 2012 onwards).
For local organisers and problem proposers
For routine questions about participation, temporary results, appeals or certificates, please contact your local organiser first.