International Biology Olympiad

The International Biology Olympiad is an annual international competition in biology for secondary-school students who qualify through national selection processes. It comprises theoretical and practical components that test understanding and application of biology concepts across topics such as cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, plant and animal biology, and human physiology. National teams represent their countries at the international event following prescribed national selection procedures. Exact dates, venue, examination pattern and participation details are announced by the official Olympiad authorities.

Secondary-school students who qualify through their respective national biology olympiad selection processes and are selected to represent their country.

Students qualify via their country's national biology olympiad selection pathway and national authorities select teams to represent each country.