Do I need to study IB Physics to apply?
Not always. Requirements vary, and many opportunities accept students from several subject combinations. Read the eligibility section and confirm the official rules.
Engineering opportunities
Engineering Opportunities for IB Students
Use these opportunities to explore design, problem-solving and applied science beyond the classroom. Compare eligibility, effort, fees and deadlines before choosing what fits your goals.
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Reviewed opportunities accepting applications
Dates and eligibility can change. Confirm every detail on the organiser’s official website.
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IYEC · International Youth Environmental Challenge
International Youth Environmental Challenge
Environment & Sustainability · Computer Science & AI · EngineeringDeadline15 Oct 2026
02
2027 Immerse Education Essay Competition
Immerse Education
Computer Science & AI · Engineering · Medicine & Life SciencesDeadline25 Oct 2026
03
2027 American Rocketry Challenge
American Rocketry Challenge
EngineeringDeadline6 Dec 2026
04
PEYJAL GATHA - National Water Stories & Water Ideas Challenge
MyGov
Engineering · Environment & Sustainability · Humanities & Social SciencesDeadline8 Dec 2026
05
Diamond Challenge 2027
Horn Entrepreneurship, University of Delaware
Business & Entrepreneurship · Economics & Finance · EngineeringDeadline14 Jan 2027
06
Wonder League Robotics Competition
Wonder League Robotics Competition
Computer Science & AI · Engineering · Mathematics & Data ScienceDeadline31 Jan 2027
07
Technovation Challenge 2026–27
Technovation
Computer Science & AI · Engineering · Business & EntrepreneurshipDeadline11 Mar 2027
For reference
Recently closed opportunities
These verified listings closed within the last year. They are retained as references, not promises that the opportunity will return.
01
INSPIRE-MANAK Student Innovation Nominations
Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, with National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF)
Engineering · Medicine & Life Sciences · Environment & SustainabilityClosed10 Oct 2026
02
Young Innovators Programme 2026
IIT Kharagpur
Computer Science & AI · EngineeringClosed28 Sept 2026
03
International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) 2026
International Junior Science Olympiad
Medicine & Life Sciences · Engineering · Mathematics & Data ScienceClosed31 Aug 2026
04
Beamline for Schools (BL4S)
CERN, in collaboration with DESY and the ELSA accelerator at the University of Bonn
EngineeringClosed13 Mar 2026
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Before you apply
Will an engineering opportunity strengthen a college application?
It can provide useful evidence of sustained interest and skills, but participation does not guarantee admission. Choose work you can engage with meaningfully.