KAUST Mathematics Competition
The KAUST Mathematics Competition is a national competition in mathematics organized by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). It targets students in Grades 8 to 11, both Saudi Nationals and Saudi Residents, studying in schools across the Kingdom.
The competition aims to develop higher-order thinking skills, foster a passion for mathematics, and provide an excellent academic platform for talented students.
Phase One
Application deadline is now extended until 16 Nov.
Elimination round.
In-person test on Dec 13th from 9 to 11 am.
Competition centers will open in all 16 educational administrations in addition to King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Thuwal) based on the registration numbers.
Phase Two
Final round.
In-person test in April 3-5.
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KAUST Mathematics Competition
Sample Questions:
Think of these as your training ground for KMC! Each sample test comes with questions, solutions in English and Arabic, plus the answer key.
Solve first, then check — and don’t stop there: keep practicing similar questions outside the samples to boost your confidence.
Supplemental Material:
🔗 Similar competition in University of Waterloo
🔗 AMC 10 (Grade 10 + Grade 11)
Algebra Problem Solving Tutorial – Junior Track
Geometry Problem Solving Tutoial – Junior Track
Algebra Problem Solving Tutorial – Senior Track
Geometry Problem Solving Tutorial – Senior Track
Frequently Asked Questions
The KAUST Math Competition is a national mathematics competition organized by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). It targets students in Grades 8–11, both Saudi Nationals and Saudi Residents, studying in schools across the Kingdom. The competition aims to develop higher-order thinking skills, foster a love for mathematics, and provide an excellent academic platform for talented students.
The competition is open to all students in Grades 8–11 (Saudi Nationals & Saudi Residents) from schools within the Kingdom.
Registration is done online via the competition website or the KAUST Academy page.
- Students must complete the registration form and pay the participation fee.
- Important: A student’s registration will be complete only after full payment of the fees.
The participation fee is 100 SAR per student.
- Stage 1 (Elimination Round): Held in-person. Competition centers will open in all 16 educational administrations in addition to King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Thuwal) based on the registration numbers.
- Stage 2 (Final Round): Held at KAUST over 3 days, with the top 200 students
from Stage 1 (100 Junior Track + 100 Senior Track).
- Stage 1 – Junior Track (Grades 8–9): 24 multiple-choice questions
- Stage 1 – Senior Track (Grades 10–11): 30 multiple-choice questions
- Stage 2 – Final Round (both tracks): 6 written-response questions
- All questions are presented in both Arabic and English.
Yes, sample questions will be posted on the competition page on the KAUST Academy website.
No. KAUST will cover all costs for students selected for the final stage, including:
- Domestic airfare
- Transportation
- Accommodation at KAUST
- Meals during the competition days
The competition has two main tracks to ensure fair competition among different age groups:
- Junior Track: Grades 8–9
- Senior Track: Grades 10–11
- Cash prizes recognizing outstanding achievement.
- Complimentary participation in KAUST Academy academic programs.
- The first-place winner in each track (Junior and Senior) will receive an exclusive opportunity to attend a summer training camp at Oxford or Cambridge University in the UK.
You can contact the competition team via email: academy@kaust.edu.sa