Hi, Codeforces!
We are pleased to invite you to EPIC Institute of Technology Round Summer 2024 (Div. 1 + Div. 2), which will be held on Jun/30/2024 17:35 (Moscow time). You will be given 8 problems, two of which are divided into two subtasks, and you will have 3 hours to solve them. The round will be rated for everyone.
At least one of the problems will be interactive, so please read the guide for interactive problems if you are not familiar with it.
We would like to thank:
- errorgorn for coordinating the round.
- Geothermal, turmax, noimi, SomethingNew, feecIe6418, Endagorion, glebustim, zeliboba, thanhchauns2, zengminghao, mwen, cristi_tanase, milind0110, CSQ31, Evirir, AkiLotus, htetgm, TrendBattles, GreatEagle, chromate00, Valenz, Vamperox, priyanshu.p, DOCUTEE, Tran_Thi_Thanh_Van, and tibinyte for testing the round and providing useful feedback.
- MikeMirzayanov for Codeforces and Polygon.
We hope you'll like the problemset!
UPD: The score distribution is 250 — 750 — 1000 — 1500 — 1750 — (2000 — 500) — (3000 — 2000) — 5000
UPD2: Editorial
UPD3: Congratulations to the winners!
And now, a few words from today's sponsor!
About EPIC Institute of Technology
EPIC Institute of Technology is an innovative educational project, driven by the Deltix team under the EPAM Systems umbrella. As part of EPIC — EPAM Product Innovation Center, we aim to cultivate the brightest minds and prepare them for a future in cutting-edge technology projects.
Why EPIC:
EPIC Institute of Technology is an accelerator for the best talents. Our students will acquire hands-on experience in one of the selected major programs, all of which are highly demanded right now on top projects, together with the fundamental knowledge, so indispensable for real professionals. Successful graduates will have a unique chance to jumpstart their career on the most challenging and interesting EPAM projects worldwide. You will join the community of intelligent and driven individuals and have an honor to work with and learn from them.
Here are the answers to the most common questions:
How much does education cost?
EPIC Institute of Technology is completely free. There are no fees to register for exams, tuition fees or any other hidden liabilities. The only restriction for getting into EPIC Institute of Technology is age. You must be older than 18 years old to become a student.
How is the educational process organized?
Each program lasts exactly one year. The academic year consists of two semesters. Courses in the first semester are the same for all programs. Courses in the second semester depend on the selected major program.
During the semester, students complete homework assignments and take 2 exams—a midterm and a final. The final grade a student gets for each training course depends on the quality of completed assignments and participation in practical classes.
How will the classes be held?
Lectures will be pre-recorded and available for self-study. Practical classes will be held at the specified time according to the provided schedule. Also, students will have an access to a Discord server, where they can discuss topics of academic interest with teachers and other students.
In what language will I study?
All programs are in English.
How can I apply?
The admissions process is as follows:
Fill out the form on the website.
Take part in one of the entrance exams that will be held in our Codeforces group. You can also find past exam breakdowns there, which may help you in your preparation. Exam dates will be announced later, so stay tuned to the announcement channel and our LinkedIn group.
If you successfully pass the exam, you will receive an invitation email.
What will happen after graduation?
All EPIC Institute of Technology graduates will get a diploma and the best students will be offered to join, either as an intern or a full-time position, one of the hot EPAM projects where skills acquired at EPIC Institute of Technology will be demanded.
Please visit our website to learn more about EPIC Institute of Technology and the available programs. If you have any questions, you can quickly ask them in our chat.
