Enrollment for International Competitions 2026–2027

Represent Romania in leading international competitions in economics, business and finance.

The Romanian Excellence Center in Economics (RECE) coordinates Romania’s participation in top international competitions. All students must go through the national registration and transparent selection process. Explore the competition pathways below and prepare for the 2027 national selection.

🌐 International Economics Olympiad (IEO)

  • 19 March – School-Level Multiple-Choice Exam

  • 26 March – Regional Selection (in RECE partner schools)

  • 23-27 April – Training Camp and National Selection in Bucharest (Top 10 students)

  • August 2027 - International Economics Olympiad, Tokyo, Japan
    👉 Register Here

🌍 World Economics Cup (WEC)

  • 18 March – School Selection (top 6 per school)

  • 2 April – National Finals at Cambridge School of Bucharest, Voluntari, Ilfov

  • 23-27 April – Training Camp at Bucharest (Top 10 students)

  • August 2027 - Continental Cup (online)
    👉 Register Here

🌐 International Business Olympiad (IBO)

  • 20 March – School-Level Multiple-Choice Exam

  • 3 April  – Regional Selection, 9:00-10:30 ASE Bucharest

  • 23-27 April – Training Camp and National Selection in Bucharest (Top 10 students)

  • August 2027  - Continental Cup (online)
    👉 Register Here

🌐 International Business and Finance Olympiad (IBFO)

  • 20 March – School-Level Multiple-Choice Exam

  • 3 April  – Regional Selection, 9:00-10:30 ASE Bucharest

  • 23-27 April – Training Camp and National Selection at EY HQ (Top 10 students)

  • August 2027 - International Business and Finance Olympiad, location to be disclosed in January 2027
    👉 Register Here

🇦🇺 Australasian Economics Olympiad (AAEO)

  • Selection based on rankings from IEO/WEC
    👉 Learn More

Important Notes

  • Participation in Free Training ≠ automatic selection.

  • Each competition has separate rounds coordinated by RECE.

  • Students can apply for multiple competitions.

  • For more information, please read:
    • Media articles:
      • Edupedu
        • Results: https://www.edupedu.ro/elevii-romani-au-castigat-trei-medalii-de-bronz-la-olimpiada-internationala-de-economie-desfasurata-in-china/
      • Ziarul Financiar
        • Results: https://www.zf.ro/eveniment/trei-medalii-de-bronz-pentru-elevii-romini-la-olimpiada-internationala-de-economie-2026-desfasurata-la-shenzhen-23212893
      • Results 2025 Pro TV
      • Results 2026 Pro TV: https://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/desteapta-te-romania/elevii-romani-au-castigat-trei-medalii-de-bronz-la-olimpiada-internationala-de-economie.html
      • IBFO: Agerpress: https://agerpres.ro/educatie-stiinta/2026/08/04/bucurestiul-gazduieste-prima-olimpiada-internationala-de-business-si-finante--1581955

Romania belongs among the world’s top teams — and the next generation starts here. Explore the pathways above and apply for the 2027 national selection.

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Register for the 2026–27 National Training Programme

Free of charge • Online • Open to high-school students across Romania

Join RECE’s national training programme in economics.
Six online foundation sessions in Sep-Oct, followed by a qualifying assessment for students wishing to progress to advanced competition training.
Deadline: October 15, 23:59