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We have decided not to host the PUPC from 2024.
Physics Unlimited Premier Competition
(PUPC)
6th NOVEMBER (Sunday), 2022
10 AM ~ 12 PM (90 mins)
Online Proctoring
Physics Unlimited Premier Competition (PUPC) is an individual exam which contains several advanced mechanics problems. The exam challenges students to think out of the box and apply their knowledge at a deeper level than in conventional high school physics problems. Physics Unlimited provides opportunities for students to learn physics and math while exhibiting their problem solving skills. “The primary mission of this non-profit organization is to make physics education and enrichment more accessible for students across the world, and it is dedicated to overseeing both onsite and online events. The Physics Unlimited Premier Competition is an international version of the Princeton University Physics Competition, run by its organizing team independently from Physics Unlimited. Students at all global sites compete on the same papers, resulting in both combined and site-specific sets of rankings.”Read More
1. Title: PUPC (Physics Unlimited Premier Competition) in Korea
2. Competition Date: 10:00 AM~12:00 PM Sunday, NOVEMBER 6, 2022 (Test time: 90 minutes)
3. Test Facility: Online (Home or Dormitory)
Personal Computer and Personal phone – All devices must be equipped with a camera and Mice
4. Language: English
5. Test Type: Individual written test
All formats and problems are the same as in Princeton University Physics Competition’s Onsite Exam
6. Test Materials: Only use Scientific Calculators (More) The list of approved calculators is on page 68
7. Registration Period: ~ Oct 31, 2022
8. Registration Fee: 65,000 KRW
9. Eligibility: For participants who are not high school graduates in Korea
2. Competition Date: 10:00 AM~12:00 PM Sunday, NOVEMBER 6, 2022 (Test time: 90 minutes)
3. Test Facility: Online (Home or Dormitory)
Personal Computer and Personal phone – All devices must be equipped with a camera and Mice
4. Language: English
5. Test Type: Individual written test
All formats and problems are the same as in Princeton University Physics Competition’s Onsite Exam
6. Test Materials: Only use Scientific Calculators (More) The list of approved calculators is on page 68
7. Registration Period: ~ Oct 31, 2022
8. Registration Fee: 65,000 KRW
9. Eligibility: For participants who are not high school graduates in Korea
- Gold Certificate: Around 2% in Korea
- Silver Certificate: Around 4% in Korea
- Bronze Certificate Around 7% in Korea
- Honor roll Certificate: Around 14% in Korea
*Apply to PUPC in Korea
2018 Results
| Awards | Student's Name | School Name | Grade | Score(Out of 75) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | JAEHWAN KIM | Seoul Science High School | 12 | 60.5 |
| Silver | JINSEO PARK | Seoul Science High School | 12 | 41.5 |
| Silver | JAEWOO KIM | Hankuk Academy of Foreign Studies | 11 | 39 |
| Silver | JEONG DAM CHOI | Sejong Academy of Science and Arts | 11 | 35 |
| Bronze | SOOHYUK CHO | Bugil Academy GLP | 11 | 28.5 |
| Bronze | DA-YEON KOH | Korean Minjok Leadership Academy | 11 | 28 |
| Bronze | THOMAS YOUNGHEE SONG JR | Seoul International School | 10 | 27.5 |
| Honor Roll | MATTHEW K. LIM | Yongsan International School of Seoul | 12 | 22.5 |
| Honor Roll | JAE HONG PARK | KOREA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL | 10 | 21.5 |
| Honor Roll | GA EUN LEE | Cheongshim International Academy | 12 | 21 |
| Honor Roll | JEONG KYEOM CHOI | Korean Minjok Leadership Academy | 10 | 20 |
| Honor Roll | WONJUNG KIM | Korean Minjok Leadership Academy | 10 | 19.5 |