Constructor Open Cup
Constructor Open Cup is an online contest organized by Constructor University & JetBrains Foundation to promote interest in computer science, data science, software development, and software engineering. It offers a unique opportunity to showcase your skills, challenge yourself and be recognized by top leaders in science and technology.
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You'll have to race against the clock, in this 4-hour competition, to solve real-life programming challenges. Whether you are a seasoned programmer or just starting out, you can participate and test your algorithmic problem-solving abilities against competitors from all over the world.
Put your knowledge and skills to the test and stand a chance to walk away with a fully-funded scholarship for the bachelor’s in Software, Data and Technology (BSc SDT) program, designed with the global leading tool provider for developers JetBrains.
The contest welcomes participants of all skill levels – and ages! All you need is a passion for coding.
- February 2-11, 2026 – Practice round
Get familiar with the testing environment during this practice round. We highly recommend this optional step. Don’t worry: it won’t affect your final score! - February 12, 2026 – Main round
You will have 4 hours to complete the challenge on February 12, 2026, at 2 PM (UTC).
Registration closes 1 hour before the start of the contest. - To be confirmed – Winner announcement
The winners who applied to the BSc SDT will receive an email to schedule the interview with Constructor University and JetBrains Foundation.
Watch our webinar where our expert shared tips and insights from last year’s competition.
The competition attracted more than 2,000 contestants across 80+ countries over the past five years. All participants are welcome to join regardless of age, qualifications, or skill level.
If you are aiming for the BSc SDT program scholarship prize, you should:
- have graduated from high school (or equivalent) or
- currently being in your senior year of high school or
- currently attending another university, having received university-level credit
- have a proficiency in English sufficient to pursue graduate studies.
The full list of requirements can be found here.
Learn more about the scholarship here.
Are you a computer science and technology-focused student with excellent math and physics skills, interested in machine learning, data analysis, and software development? Then JetBrains & Constructor University's BSc SDT program is for you.
This program prepares talents to become tomorrow’s elites in software development, programming languages, data analysis, and machine learning. You will benefit from the latest insights and knowledge from top industry partners and get the right skills needed for these rapidly changing industries.
It will also provide you with a strong foundation in mathematics and programming, allowing you to master new programming methods and technologies, and transition to other areas of the IT industry. Through real-world projects, the practice of the latest technologies, and the close mentoring of industry experts, you will gain a unique experience that sets you up for successful career opportunities.
Constructor University offers a comprehensive range of BSc, MSc, and PhD programs that grant the qualifications required to work in any country in the much-needed careers of our digitalized world. Each student benefits from a well-organized campus life and synergies with the entire Constructor group research and business ecosystem.
Founded in 2001 as a private, English-language campus university, it repeatedly achieves top results in national and international university rankings. Its more than 1,600 students come from over 110 countries, and around 80 percent have moved to Germany to study. Research projects at the University are funded by the German Research Foundation, the European Union's Framework Program for Research and Innovation, and global leading companies.
JetBrains Foundation is a non-profit organisation within the JetBrains group – a global software company. Dedicated to advancing tech education and community engagement, the foundation leverages JetBrains' expertise to empower innovators worldwide.
Contact us at talent@constructor.university in case you have any questions.