About Us

Rayan is an International Programming Contest that will be held worldwide. The final round of the contest will be held in Tehran, Iran, hosted by Sharif University of Technology.

About The Contest

Rayan is an International Programming contest that will be held worldwide. The contest consists of three rounds. After a warm-up round, the selection round will be held online on CodeForces as a regular Div 1 + Div 2 rated contest. The top-performing contestants from the selection round will be invited to compete in the onsite World Finals in Tehran, Iran, hosted by Sharif University of Technology.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

Attending the Rayan Contest offers numerous compelling reasons to participate. Compete for prestigious prizes, with the top ten winners receiving significant rewards: $15,000 for first place, $10,000 for second, and $5,000 for third. All participants in the World Finals will enjoy complimentary accommodation, meals, and local transportation. Beyond the competition, you'll have the chance to explore the rich culture and stunning beauty of Iran, and connect with some of the brightest minds in programming. Join us for an unforgettable experience of intense competition, valuable networking, and cultural enrichment.

INFO UPDATE

Latest News

Rayan 2025 World Finals
  • November 29, 2025

Rayan 2025 World Finals

The final round of the Rayan Programming Contest was held at Sharif University of Technology from November 25–29, 2025, bringing together participants from 25 countries.

Iran Vice President at Closing Ceremony
  • November 28, 2025

Iran Vice President at Closing Ceremony

Prof. Hossein Afshin, the Iran Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, participated in the closing ceremony of the Rayan 2025 World Finals.

Countdown to Rayan World Finals
  • September 2, 2025

Countdown to Rayan World Finals

The final round of the Rayan Programming Contest will be held in Tehran from November 25–29, 2025. All top-ranked participants from the Selection Round are invited to complete in the World Finals.

World Finals registration is already started!

  • Phone

    +98 21 8353 1014

  • Address

    Department of Computer Engineering
    Sharif University of Technology
    Azadi Avenue
    Tehran, Iran, 14588 89694