How to apply

Learn about our judging criteria, check whether you are eligible to apply, and follow our instructions to register for the challenge.

Evaluation Criteria 

We are looking for:

  • An inventive and optimal solution.
  • A well-presented idea.
  • A detailed analysis.
  • The correct use of optimization techniques and tools.
  • Appropriate visualisations such as charts, diagrams, panels, etc.
  • The overall approach adopted in terms of modelling and analysis.

The decisions of the judging panel are final and cannot be appealed.

Eligibility

To participate in this challenge you must: 

  1. Be interested in using numerate techniques to solve practical problems that enables decision makers to execute better decisions and make a difference
  2. Work individually or in a group of two.
  3. Be a Bachelor’s student enrolled in the last two years of the program at a UK University.

Registration

Registrations open on the 20th of October 2025. You can register using the following link:

Register for the Edinburgh Undergraduate Operational Research Challenge

Registrations will close on the 9th of November 2025 at 23:59.

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