AIDAO
Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis Olympiad from Yandex Education and the HSE University Faculty of Computer Science
Registration closes at 10:00 AM (UTC+3) on September 30, 2025
Put your ML and AI skills to the test
and win up to ₽1,000,000
Competition for university students who excelin data analysis and artificial intelligence
Work with real-world data
Tackle challenges using large datasets from leading labs and platforms with access to professional-grade computing resources. The online stage was developed by experts from HSE University’s Faculty of Computer Science, and the offline stage by Yandex specialists
Learn and network with experts
Attend lectures from HSE University professors and practitioners from Yandex, engage with authors on problem-solving, and ask your questions during webinars. Meet AI professionals and showcase your talent
Connect with people who share your passion
Share your experience and launch new projects with fellow students
Grand finale in Moscow
Those who pass the online stage will advance to a 32-hour offline stage, connect with experts face to face, and get some cool merch
Awards and opportunities
Winners will receive cash prizes. Participants from the top 10 teams in the offline stage will receive admission advantages when applying to master’s programs at the HSE University Faculty of Computer Science. All participants will receive certificates of participation
Launchpad for your career
Prove yourself in one of the leading AI competitions — it’s a great way to kickstart your career in major IT companies and research hubs in Russia
Prize fund: ₽2,650,000
₽1,000,000
1st place
₽750,000
2nd place
₽500,000
3rd place
₽250,000
4th place
₽150,000
5th place
Requirements and challenges
Who can participate
- The competition is open to students over 18 enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD programs at Russian or international universities who have a strong background in ML and modern neural network architectures
- This is a team-only competition, with teams of two or three members. Don’t have a team? We’ll help you find one!
- The competition is in English, and you’re welcome to use translation tools
You are eligible to participate if:
- You are over 18 and studying for a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree at a Russian or international university
- You are skilled in machine learning and familiar with modern neural network architectures
- You have a team of two or three people, including yourself. If not, we’ll help you team up!
- You’re fluent in English or comfortable using translation tools
Required skills and knowledge
- Mathematical statistics and probability theory
- Python programming
- Data handling: collection, cleaning, and visualization
- Theory of algorithms and data structures
- Machine learning algorithms
- Deep learning frameworks
Some challenges from 2024
Online stage:
Develop an ML model to determine if two MRI time series belong to the same person. Then, build a pipeline to classify the subject’s resting state (eyes open vs eyes closed)
Offline stage:
Build a model to assess vehicle damage and determine whether it’s safe to drive
Competition stages
Registration
Open until 10:00 AM (UTC+3)
on September 30, 2025
You’ll receive an email with a link to the challenges at the address you provide
during registration
Online stage
From 10:00 AM (UTC+3) on October 2 to 10:00 AM (UTC+3) on October 15, 2025
Teams of two or three people will solve challenges on the Yandex Contest platform. Results will be published on the website and sent to your email
Selection of finalists
October 17, 2025
We will publish the top 30 teams who achieved the highest scores on the challenges. These teams will be invited to the offline stage in Moscow
Offline stage
November 28–30, 2025
Teams of two or three people will solve challenges on the Yandex Contest platform. Results will be published on the website and sent
to your email
Awards ceremony
Prize fund:
₽2,650,000
Prize fund:
₽2,650,000
Online stage winners
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Offline stage
2
Online stage
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Team name in two to three lines
Alex Petrov, Kevin Jiang, Sam Carter
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Team name in two to three lines
Alex Petrov, Kevin Jiang, Sam Carter
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Team name in two to three lines
Alex Petrov, Kevin Jiang, Sam Carter
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Team name in two to three lines
Alex Petrov, Kevin Jiang, Sam Carter
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Highlights from last year’s competition
FAQ
Who can participate in the competition?
Students over 18 enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD programs at Russian or international universities in teams of two or three people.
Is participation free?
Yes, participation is completely free.
How do I apply?
You need to register before September 30, 2025.
Are all applicants admitted to the online stage?
Yes, we welcome everyone who applies and meets the eligibility criteria: students over 18 enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD programs at Russian or international universities.
How many people will get to participate in the offline stage in Moscow?
We will select the top 30 teams based on their performance in the online stage.
What if I can’t make it to the offline stage?
Unfortunately, the offline stage requires in-person attendance. If a team declines the invitation, their spot may be offered to another team on the list.
Are travel and accommodation covered for the offline stage?
We will provide accommodation, meals, and a gift bag with official Olympiad merch for every participant. You’ll need to purchase your own tickets.
What are the awards?
Winners may receive bonus points for their portfolio or will be given the opportunity to enroll in master’s programs at the HSE University Faculty of Computer Science without entrance exams. Universities typically announce admission benefits for each program in autumn. Be sure to check the university websites for updates.
Still have questions?
Ask them via the form, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible
Wed Dec 03 2025 15:44:54 GMT+0300 (Moscow Standard Time)