USA Physics Olympiad

AAPT physics olympiad in two stages: students first take the F=ma exam, and about 400 top scorers are invited to the USAPhO exam. Schools register and pay per-student fees, and exams are proctored online. USAPhO is open to U.S. citizens and green card holders in the U.S.

Offered by AAPT. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Physics, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online.
Cost: Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates: No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about USA Physics Olympiad

When is the USA Physics Olympiad deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is USA Physics Olympiad free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to USA Physics Olympiad?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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