IYPT 2025
IYPT 2025 – Lund, Sweden
(29 June – 6 July 2025)
General Information
The 38th International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT) was hosted in Lund, Sweden, from 30 June to 6 July 2025, with arrival day on 29 June and the IOC meeting extending until 8 July 2025. The tournament was organized by a dedicated Local Organizing Committee in collaboration with Lund University and several national scientific institutions and foundations.
This year’s event took place in the picturesque region of Skåne, with most academic activities hosted at Lund University, the Biomedical Center (BMC), and the Science Village Hall.
The Opening Ceremony was held on 30 June at the Science Village Hall, marking the official start of the competition. The tournament also included a half-day cultural activity in Lund, a full-day excursion to the Foteviken Viking Museum and Falsterbo Beach, and a series of talks and workshops hosted at BMC.
The Final Round and Closing Ceremony took place on 5 July, followed by a Gala Dinner and Disco at the AF Building in Lund, providing participants with an opportunity to celebrate their achievements in a festive setting.
The IOC meeting followed the tournament from 6 to 8 July, held at the BMC building, including many discussions.
The IYPT 2025 in Lund was made possible thanks to the generous support of numerous sponsors and partners. The event was a celebration of youth, physics, and international collaboration, held in one of Sweden’s most vibrant academic cities.
Finals 2025
After the fifth selective physics fight, the teams of Singapore, China, Germany, and Slovakia advanced to the Finals of the 38th International Young Physicists’ Tournament, held in Lund, Sweden.
Team Singapore delivered an impressive performance in the Finals and secured first place with 43.9 points. China followed closely, earning the silver medal with 41.8 points. Germany took the bronze with 38.9 points, while Slovakia, returning to the Finals after several years, finished in fourth place with 37.9 points.
The teams presented the following problems:
- Singapore: 9. Magnetic Assist
- China: 8. Levitating Fluid
- Germany: 6. Dripping Faucet
- Slovakia: 5. Dancing Slinky
The Finals took place at Science Village Hall in front of an international jury and an engaged audience. Congratulations to all four finalist teams for their hard work, dedication, and exceptional performances.
Ranking after the last selective physics fight
| Rank | Team | Medal |
| 1. | Singapore | 🏅Gold |
| 2. | Slovakia | 🏅Gold |
| 3. | Germany | 🏅Gold |
| 4. | China | 🏅Gold |
| 5. | Poland | 🥈Silver |
| 6. | Chinese Taipei | 🥈Silver |
| 7. | Korea | 🥈Silver |
| 8. | Thailand | 🥈Silver |
| 9. | Austria | 🥈Silver |
| 10. | Brazil | 🥈Silver |
| 11. | Hungary | 🥉Bronze |
| 12. | Hong Kong | 🥉Bronze |
| 13. | Ukraine | 🥉Bronze |
| 14. | Canada | 🥉Bronze |
| 15. | Czechia | 🥉Bronze |
| 16. | Switzerland | 🥉Bronze |
| 17. | Bulgaria | 🥉Bronze |
| 18. | Georgia | 🥉Bronze |
| 19. | New Zealand | honorable mention |
| 20. | Australia | honorable mention |
| 21. | Macao | honorable mention |
| 22. | USA | honorable mention |
| 23. | Italy | honorable mention |
| 24. | Sweden | honorable mention |
| 25. | Serbia | honorable mention |
| 26. | India | honorable mention |
| 27. | Croatia | honorable mention |
| 28. | Iran | |
| 29. | Kazachstan | |
| 30. | Greece | |
| 31. | United Kingdom | |
| 32. | Mexico | |
| 33. | Nepal | |
| 34. | South Africa | |
| 35. | Uzbekistan | |
| Pakistan |
Complete results and rankings of teams at IYPT 2024 are available at: https://cc.iypt.org/iypt2025/rank/
Gallery
You can find a selection of official photos from the tournament at the link below:
🔗 Google Drive Photo Gallery
For more highlights, behind-the-scenes moments, and stories from the week, visit our Instagram:
📲 @iypt_tournament on Instagram
Make sure to tag us if you share your own IYPT memories!
Documents
IYPT 2025 Jury Briefing Presentation
Posts from IYPT 2025
4.7.2025
Final Round Livestream
The Final Round of IYPT 2025 will be streamed live tomorrow!
Watch here.
Don’t miss the chance to see the top teams compete and join us online!
1.7.2025
Wincent Chill Out Zone
We are excited to announce that our sponsor Wincent will be hosting a Chill Out zone at the BMC, open from the morning of July 4th!
25.5.2025
Report from Inspection Visit to Lund – Useful Information Inside
In the middle of May, IYPT representatives met with the LOC in Lund to make sure everything is ready for the Tournament. We encourage all participants to read the report linked below, as it contains useful information about IYPT 2025!
1.5.2025
Important: Check the FAQ Before Contacting the LOC
We kindly ask all Team Leaders to review the FAQ section on the IYPT 2025 website before emailing the Local Organizing Committee (LOC).
We’ve compiled answers to common questions — including topics like transit from Copenhagen Airport and arrangements for early arrivals or late departures. Please check there first to see if your question has already been addressed.
Visit the FAQ here: https://2025.iypt.se
Follow IYPT Sweden on Instagram!
Get behind-the-scenes content, sponsor highlights, and teasers of what’s coming at IYPT 2025 by following our official Instagram account:
@iypt_sweden
We’ll be using the account to share updates in the lead-up to the tournament — don’t miss out!
26.4.2025
Call for Jurors — Registration Deadline: April 30, 2025
We are in the process of finalizing the jury panel for our upcoming tournament and are seeking additional qualified jurors to complete our team.
If you are interested in contributing to the quality and fairness of the competition, we kindly invite you to register.
The deadline for juror registration is April 30, 2025.
We encourage all interested candidates to submit their application promptly.
Register here: office@iypt.org
For any inquiries, please contact us at office@iypt.org.
We appreciate your support and look forward to your participation.
11.3.2025
Financial Support for Jurors
As in previous years, experienced jurors can apply for financial support, with the first cutoff date set for the 31st of March 2025.
Additionally, for the first time this year, first-time jurors who have previously participated in IYPT can apply for travel cost support and a waiver of the first-time juror fee.
11.3.2025
Registration for IYPT 2025 Is now Open!
Registration for the upcoming Tournament is now officially open until the 15th of April 2025. We encourage everyone to apply as soon as possible to help with tournament preparations.
Jurors and visitors can apply here: https://cc.iypt.org/registration/iypt2025/role/367/
Please note that first-time jurors must first register as possible jurors. You can do so here: https://cc.iypt.org/registration/iypt2025/jurors/apply
Team Members and Team leaders can apply here: https://cc.iypt.org/registration/iypt2025/member/175/
11.3.2025
Informal Online IOC Meeting Took Place
On the 21st of February 2025, an informal online IOC meeting was held with representatives from 22 countries. The discussion focused on proposed amendments to the regulations and potential adjustments to the tournament structure.
26.1.2025
IYPT 2025: Registered Countries Announced!
We are excited to introduce the countries registered for IYPT 2025 in Sweden! We look forward to welcoming all participants and sharing this incredible journey together.
24.1.2025
Report from the EC meeting
In November, the Executive Committee (EC) met in Lund, Sweden, to discuss key matters related to the organisation and future of IYPT. As a part of their visit, the EC also met with the Local Organising Committee of this year’s tournament to discuss preparations for the upcoming tournament.
During the visit, the EC looked at the Physics Fight rooms at Lund University, the accommodation in Elite Hotel Ideon and Motel L Lund, where participants will stay, and explored potential excursion sites.
The EC made several important decisions, including recognising John Balcombe’s lifelong dedication to the IYPT, introducing a confidentiality policy for all committees, and establishing new endorsement rules (you can read these in the attached document).
In the report linked below, you can read about discussions held and decisions made, and see the pictures from key venues for the next tournament:
Report from the EC Meeting
New Endorsement Rules
7.1.2025
Happy New Year 2025 from the IYPT Team!
As we welcome a brand-new year, we want to extend our heartfelt wishes for a year filled with success, discovery, and inspiration. Thank you for being part of this incredible community that brings science and curiosity to life!
We can’t wait to see you all in Lund, Sweden, for IYPT 2025—an unforgettable celebration of teamwork, innovation, and the love of physics!
Stay tuned for updates, and let’s make this year truly remarkable.
22.11.2024
The exact dates and fees for the 38th IYPT have been finalised by the Executive Committee.
The 38th IYPT is going to be held in Lund, Sweden from the 29th of June to the 6th of July 2025, followed by the IOC meeting from the 6th to the 8th of July 2025.
The registration fees for the upcoming tournament are summarised in the table below:
| Category | Fee (EUR) |
| Team | 2100* |
| Visitor | 1600 |
| First-Time Juror | 550 |
| Single Room Upgrade | 600 |
*Late fee: 2500 EUR. After the payment deadline (to be specified), teams must pay the Late fee. Please note that the late payments must be approved by the IYPT Office before the regular deadline.
4.8.2024
The official version of the Problems for IYPT 2025 has just been published. Take a look at them here.
2.8.2024
The 38th IYPT is planned to be held in Lund, Sweden, from late June to early July 2025.
