Anyone who has yet to start a bachelor's degree by 1 August 2027 is allowed to participate.

Students on a gap year are allowed to participate.

While the first round is an individual round, you must still be signed up for the competition with a team of 2-6 participants.

We recommend signing up in the largest team possible to increase your chances of qualifying for the finals, and to reduce the individual workload of each team member once you do make it to the finals.

If you cannot find any teammates, no worries! You can register individually and we will match you with a top-notch team after the registration period ends!

Everyone in your team must register individually.

Once the sign-ups close, we will send out a “Team Sign-Up” form and you will be able to record your team on the official directory. Make sure you are checking your emails frequently, including spam!

Every member of the team is required to complete their individual registration and payment before submitting the team sign-ups.

Should your team advance to the final round, but any of your teammates have not registered individually, your entire team risks being disqualified.

The EWC places no restrictions on team formation, and you are free to team up with anyone you would like, regardless of school, country, or any other factor.

If you have any other questions, feel free to email us at contact@economicsworldcup.org and we will get back to you within 10 working days!

The exact date has not been finalized yet. However, we expect it to take place earlier than last year, sometime between January 2026 and the end of March 2026.

Please join the EWC waitlist to be among the first to be notified when the date is confirmed.