About Us

Rayan is an International Programming Contest that will be held annually 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 biannually worldwide. The contest consists of three rounds. After a warm-up round, the selection round will be held online on CodeForces as regular Div 1 + Div 2 rated contests. The top-performing teams 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 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 Registration
  • August 19, 2025

Rayan 2025 World Finals Registration

The final round of the Rayan Programming Contest will be held in Tehran from November 25–29, 2025. All participants ranked 1-1000 in the Selection Round are invited to complete the registration form.

Rayan 2024 Selection Round
  • May 18, 2025

Rayan 2024 Selection Round

The Selection Round of the Rayan Programming Contest was held on Codeforces, attracting over 25,000 skilled programmers from across the globe. The event was proudly hosted by Sharif University of Technology.

Rayan Programming Contest!
  • November 11, 2024

Rayan Programming Contest!

Rayan is a new international programming contest held across the globe. It includes an online selection round on CodeForces, culminating in an exciting onsite World Finals with prestigious and intriguing prizes.

The warm-up round is already started!

  • Phone

    +98 21 8353 1014

  • Address

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