SIT STAR Contest is an online contest, organized by the Schaffhausen Institute of Technology (SIT) to promote interest in Computer Science and Software Engineering. In this contest, you get to solve real-world programming challenges against the clock.
Put your knowledge and skills to a 4-hour test and get a chance to enter SIT Masters with a scholarship! The contest welcomes participants of all skill levels (and age!). All you need is a passion for coding.
Main Reason to Join SIT STAR Contest:
- Solve algorithmic problems efficiently and fast
- Get recognized by top-level science and tech leaders
- Get admitted to SIT Masters
Eligibility:
SIT Star Contest is open to everybody. Last year 416 participants from 42 countries took part in the Contest.
If you are aiming at the scholarship prize for SIT’s MSc program, you should:
- Have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or any other STEM field, or be in the final year of your studies.
- Speak English at a level sufficient to pursue graduate studies.
Competition Prizes:
- Several full scholarships for MSc in Computer Science and Software Engineering
- Several tuition waivers for MSc in Computer Science and Software Engineering
- Surprise gifts from Switzerland
Timeline:
February 1 – 7, 2021: Practice
Get familiar with the testing environment in the practice round. We highly recommend this optional step. Don’t worry, it won’t affect your final score!
February 10, 2021: SIT STAR Contest
You will have 4 hours to complete the tasks on February 10, 2021, at 8 am UTC time. Remember that the registration will close 1 hour before the contest start.
To be Announced :Interviews and Winner Announcements
We will be announcing the SIT STAR Contest winners and sending out email notifications to interview with the Professors from SIT.
How to Join:
Click here to get started.