Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad

The first stage test of the Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia, initiated by Synopsys Inc., carried out at KIT.

The Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia is a competition initiated by Synopsys Inc. to support the development of the IT sector in Armenia and beyond. Aimed at engineers and students under 30, it promotes interest in microelectronics, recognizes young talent, informs curriculum development, and builds a global community of future experts.

The Microelectronics Olympiad is organized in two stages: In the first stage, students take a standardized 1-hour multiple choice test at their home universities. For the second stage, the best student out of all participating in Germany is sent to Synopsys Armenia. More information about the second stage can be found on the International Microelectronics Olympiad website. 

The local round at KIT is organized by KIT Chipdesign House. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Test Information

About the Test:

  • Date: Monday, July 28 · 17:30 - 18:30pm (Arrive 15 minutes early)
  • Location: NTI Lecture Hall, Building 30.10, Engesserstr. 5, 76131 Karlsruhe 
  • Multiple choice
  • 1 hour duration
  • Training materials available on this website
  • Not an official KIT exam (no ECTS awarded)
  • The top student in Germany will be invited to the finals in Armenia.
    • KCH covers accommodation and participation fees. Synopsys will cover other costs (round trip ticket, meals).
    • The date for the return flight can be delayed if you like to spend some days in Armenia for vacation.
  • Participants and winners will be awarded certificates

Test contents:

  • Digital IC Design and Test
  • Analog and Mixed Signal IC Design and Test
  • Semiconductor Devices and Technology
  • Mathematical and Algorithmic Issues of EDA

What to bring:

  • KIT Student ID Card or Employee Card
  • ID Showing your Date of Birth
  • Ballpoint Pen

Examination Aids:

  • A Simple Calculator

Eligibility:

  • You must be a student (Bachelor, Master, PhD, Diploma) at KIT
  • You must be under 30 years old

Register / Unregister:

  • You can register here up to 27.07.2025 11:59 PM
  • If you can't attend the event, you don't have to unregister

Practice Materials

Old Multiple-Choice Tests (as used in first stage):

Old Problem Sets (used in combination with multiple choice in finals):

Test and Problem Books:

Register for the Test

Register on our event website. If the website doesn't work for you for some reason, feel free to send an email.