Greetings Codeforces community!↵
↵
<center>↵
<img alt="CU" src="https://mirror.codeforces.com/userpic.codeforces.org/1537714/title/5d337d6bca1a6fbc.jpg" style="float:right; height: 250px; margin: 10px; max-width:50%;"/>↵
</center>↵
↵
We are excited to announce the **Constructor Open Cup 2026**, our annual online programming competition organized by Constructor University and JetBrains Foundation.↵
↵
**<u><font color="#008ce3">What is the Constructor Open Cup?</font></u>**↵
↵
Constructor Open Cup is an online contest organized by **Constructor University** and **JetBrains Foundation** to promote interest in computer science, data science, software development, and software engineering.↵
↵
Put your knowledge and skills to the test in this 4-hour competition and stand a chance to walk away with a scholarship for a bachelor's degree in Software, Data and Technology (BSc SDT) at Constructor University, Germany’s #1 private university*!↵
↵
**<u><font color="#008ce3">Constructor Open Cup timetable</font></u>**↵
↵
**February 2 — February 12, 2026 | Practice Round**↵
↵
Get familiar with the testing environment during this practice round. ↵
↵
[February 12, 2026 at 2 PM (UTC)](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Constructor+Open+Cup+2026&iso=20260212T14&p1=1440&ah=4) **| Main Round**↵
↵
You will have 4 hours to complete a series of algorithmic programming tasks. ↵
Registration closes 1 hour before the start of the contest.↵
↵
**<u><font color="#008ce3">Winner announcement</font></u>**↵
↵
The top candidates aiming to study for a bachelor’s degree will have a chance to get scholarships* for the BSc SDT program by Constructor University and JetBrains Foundation.↵
↵
<center style="margin:2.5em;">↵
<a href="https://constructor.university/lp/constructor-open-cup?utm_source=cf_post&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=open-cup-20256#webform-wrapper" style="text-decoration:none; font-size:16px; background-color:#e04131; color:white; font-weight:bold; padding:0.5em 1em;">Register now!</a>↵
</center> ↵
↵
*The winners who applied to the BSc SDT will receive an email to schedule the interview with Constructor University and JetBrains Foundation. ↵
↵
**<u><font color="#008ce3">How can I participate?</font></u>**↵
↵
- Register your details on the [webpage](https://constructor.university/lp/constructor-open-cup?utm_source=cf_post&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=open-cup-20256).↵
- Finalize your registration at Codeforces using the link you receive in the confirmation email.↵
- If you have any further queries, please reach out to talent@constructor.university.↵
↵
**<u><font color="#008ce3">How can I prepare?</font></u>**↵
↵
Prepare for the Constructor Open Cup 2026 with an online editorial where our expert goes over the problems from last year’s competition and shares helpful tips. The editorial is available [here](https://youtu.be/-NxHpJEmWHU?si=3ieOjmAMl2LXeoqi).↵
↵
**<u><font color="#008ce3">What do participants say?</font></u>**↵
↵
“I was just surfing Codeforces blogs when I found a post about the Constructor Open Cup 2023. After discovering that I could have a chance to win a scholarship from JetBrains, I registered for the competition and placed among the top 20-30. The contest itself was very interesting, with different types of problems that allowed me to showcase my knowledge. I felt very honoured to receive a scholarship, and now I am one of the students in the BSc SDT program” – [user:IMRUN,2024-01-30], BSc SDT second-year student.↵
↵
**<u><font color="#008ce3">Can I participate?</font></u>**↵
↵
Everyone is welcome! The contest is open for all ages and skill levels, all you need is a passion for coding.↵
To get the chance for the scholarship for BSc SDT, please check Constructor University’s eligibility requirements.↵
↵
**<u><font color="#008ce3">About the BSc SDT program</font></u>**↵
↵
The BSc Software, Data and Technology (SDT) program is an innovative and unparalleled way to jumpstart a career in the rapidly growing fields of software, data and technology. The program is crafted in partnership with JetBrains Foundation, a non-profit organization within the JetBrains group – a global software company. Not only will you learn the latest technologies, but you will also be ready to hit the ground running as soon as you graduate.↵
↵
With a BSc in Software, Data and Technology, graduates will be well-equipped to pursue a variety of career paths, including data scientist, software engineer, full-stack developer, analytics expert, data mining specialist, network security analyst, artificial intelligence engineer, and more. This program is ideal for students who are passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems and make a meaningful impact in the world.↵
↵
Enrolling in the SDT program will be a smart investment for your future and will open doors to a wide range of career opportunities in software, data and technology.↵
↵
<center style="margin:2.5em;">↵
<a href="https://constructor.university/programs/undergraduate-education/software-data-and-technology" style="text-decoration:none; font-size:16px; background-color:#008ce3; color:white; font-weight:bold; padding:0.5em 1em;">Learn more</a>↵
</center>
↵
<center>↵
<img alt="CU" src="https://mirror.codeforces.com/userpic.codeforces.org/1537714/title/5d337d6bca1a6fbc.jpg" style="float:right; height: 250px; margin: 10px; max-width:50%;"/>↵
</center>↵
↵
We are excited to announce the **Constructor Open Cup 2026**, our annual online programming competition organized by Constructor University and JetBrains Foundation.↵
↵
**<u><font color="#008ce3">What is the Constructor Open Cup?</font></u>**↵
↵
Constructor Open Cup is an online contest organized by **Constructor University** and **JetBrains Foundation** to promote interest in computer science, data science, software development, and software engineering.↵
↵
Put your knowledge and skills to the test in this 4-hour competition and stand a chance to walk away with a scholarship for a bachelor's degree in Software, Data and Technology (BSc SDT) at Constructor University, Germany’s #1 private university*!↵
↵
**<u><font color="#008ce3">Constructor Open Cup timetable</font></u>**↵
↵
**February 2 — February 12, 2026 | Practice Round**↵
↵
Get familiar with the testing environment during this practice round. ↵
↵
[February 12, 2026 at 2 PM (UTC)](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Constructor+Open+Cup+2026&iso=20260212T14&p1=1440&ah=4) **| Main Round**↵
↵
You will have 4 hours to complete a series of algorithmic programming tasks. ↵
Registration closes 1 hour before the start of the contest.↵
↵
**<u><font color="#008ce3">Winner announcement</font></u>**↵
↵
The top candidates aiming to study for a bachelor’s degree will have a chance to get scholarships* for the BSc SDT program by Constructor University and JetBrains Foundation.↵
↵
<center style="margin:2.5em;">↵
<a href="https://constructor.university/lp/constructor-open-cup?utm_source=cf_post&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=open-cup-202
</center> ↵
↵
*The winners who applied to the BSc SDT will receive an email to schedule the interview with Constructor University and JetBrains Foundation. ↵
↵
**<u><font color="#008ce3">How can I participate?</font></u>**↵
↵
- Register your details on the [webpage](https://constructor.university/lp/constructor-open-cup?utm_source=cf_post&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=open-cup-202
- Finalize your registration at Codeforces using the link you receive in the confirmation email.↵
- If you have any further queries, please reach out to talent@constructor.university.↵
↵
**<u><font color="#008ce3">How can I prepare?</font></u>**↵
↵
Prepare for the Constructor Open Cup 2026 with an online editorial where our expert goes over the problems from last year’s competition and shares helpful tips. The editorial is available [here](https://youtu.be/-NxHpJEmWHU?si=3ieOjmAMl2LXeoqi).↵
↵
**<u><font color="#008ce3">What do participants say?</font></u>**↵
↵
“I was just surfing Codeforces blogs when I found a post about the Constructor Open Cup 2023. After discovering that I could have a chance to win a scholarship from JetBrains, I registered for the competition and placed among the top 20-30. The contest itself was very interesting, with different types of problems that allowed me to showcase my knowledge. I felt very honoured to receive a scholarship, and now I am one of the students in the BSc SDT program” – [user:IMRUN,2024-01-30], BSc SDT second-year student.↵
↵
**<u><font color="#008ce3">Can I participate?</font></u>**↵
↵
Everyone is welcome! The contest is open for all ages and skill levels, all you need is a passion for coding.↵
To get the chance for the scholarship for BSc SDT, please check Constructor University’s eligibility requirements.↵
↵
**<u><font color="#008ce3">About the BSc SDT program</font></u>**↵
↵
The BSc Software, Data and Technology (SDT) program is an innovative and unparalleled way to jumpstart a career in the rapidly growing fields of software, data and technology. The program is crafted in partnership with JetBrains Foundation, a non-profit organization within the JetBrains group – a global software company. Not only will you learn the latest technologies, but you will also be ready to hit the ground running as soon as you graduate.↵
↵
With a BSc in Software, Data and Technology, graduates will be well-equipped to pursue a variety of career paths, including data scientist, software engineer, full-stack developer, analytics expert, data mining specialist, network security analyst, artificial intelligence engineer, and more. This program is ideal for students who are passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems and make a meaningful impact in the world.↵
↵
Enrolling in the SDT program will be a smart investment for your future and will open doors to a wide range of career opportunities in software, data and technology.↵
↵
<center style="margin:2.5em;">↵
<a href="https://constructor.university/programs/undergraduate-education/software-data-and-technology" style="text-decoration:none; font-size:16px; background-color:#008ce3; color:white; font-weight:bold; padding:0.5em 1em;">Learn more</a>↵
</center>
