MATH
OF
MACHINE
LEARNING
OF
MACHINE
LEARNING
O.MML
Olympiad & MSc Degree
at Skoltech & HSE
at Skoltech & HSE
Review the solutions to the 2023 Math of Machine Learning Olympiad here.
Skoltech and HSE invite students in their last year of math- and IT-related bachelor's studies to compete in solving advanced challenges in machine learning as part of the Math of Machine Learning Olympiad 2024.
Applications are accepted by the end of the day on May 5, 2024.
Winners of the Olympiad will get a huge round of applause, prizes from the organizers and automatic enrollment into the joint Master's program of HSE and Skoltech "Math of Machine Learning". Winning the Olympiad is equivalent to passing the program's selection for admission.
Applications are accepted by the end of the day on May 5, 2024.
Winners of the Olympiad will get a huge round of applause, prizes from the organizers and automatic enrollment into the joint Master's program of HSE and Skoltech "Math of Machine Learning". Winning the Olympiad is equivalent to passing the program's selection for admission.
This olympiad was formerly known as "Statistical Learning Theory", but in 2021 Skoltech and HSE decided to rename both the competition and the master's program. Now you will find it under "Math of Machine Learning".
Deadline:
May 5, 2024
May 5, 2024
Finalists announcement:
May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024
The final round:
May 25-26, 2024
May 25-26, 2024
The official language:
English
English
Format and location:
Skoltech
30с1 Bolshoi boulevard, Moscow, 121205, Russian Federation
Skoltech
30с1 Bolshoi boulevard, Moscow, 121205, Russian Federation
Why participate
The main goal of the participation in the Olympiad is admission to the Joint Master's Program in Mathematics of Machine Learning offered by HSE and Skoltech. This program prepares specialists and researchers in the key theoretical unit of ML, one of the fastest-growing fields of information technology.
This year at the Data Fusion conference, the joint Skoltech-HSE University Master's Program Math of Machine Learning was selected as the Best Education Initiative of the Year.
This year at the Data Fusion conference, the joint Skoltech-HSE University Master's Program Math of Machine Learning was selected as the Best Education Initiative of the Year.
This program knows no equals at the current Russian universities. It lies at the confluence of statistics, optimization, and machine learning. It unites science and the most advanced technologies in the field of information technology. We offer our graduates great opportunities in the academic domain as well as in business and innovation.
Dr. Vladimir Spokoiny
Head of the program, Professor at HSE Department of Mathematics and Economics, Humboldt University and Weierstrass Institute
How to participate
Graduates and senior bachelor's students pursuing Bachelor's, Specialist's or Master's degree in Applied Mathematics and Information Science or related fields can participate in the Olympiad.
Online selection round
Online selection round includes portfolio competition. It is required to upload the following documents in the online application system by 11:59 PM on May 5:
CV in English- Academic transcript or supplement to bachelor's/specialist's/master's diploma
- Motivation letter in English (500-1000 words)
- One recommendation letter from a supervisor or academic advisor (original in any language and translation into English done by an applicant)
- Description of research projects or publications in peer-reviewed journals (if applicable)
- Awards, certificates, diplomas for winning field-oriented competitions, Olympiads or participating in conferences
Final round
The final round will be held for two days (May 25-26) and include three selection components:
Written test in Mathematics
(see the exam samples here)
Interview with professors from HSE and Skoltech
English proficiency test
If you win
Winning the Olympiad will be equated with obtaining the highest possible score for the entrance examinations for the Master's program in Mathematics of Machine Learning offered at HSE and Math of Machine Learning track of the Master's program in Data Science offered at Skoltech.
The Program starts on September 1, 2024.
The Program starts on September 1, 2024.
MML Olympiad Experience
Meet Aleksandr Rubashevskii, a Skoltech PhD student and graduate of a Skoltech-HSE joint Master's program Math of Machine Learning. After his Bachelor's studies, Aleksandr was in the search of a high-class machine learning experience. He applied for the Olympiad and has never looked back. Read his story
FAQ
The result of the online selection round will be estimated by the amount of participants' points for each document in the portfolio in the following way:
- CV: up to 10 points
- Academic transcript or supplement to bachelor's/specialist's/master's diploma: up to 10 points
- Motivation letter: up to 10 points
- Recommendation letter: up to 10 points
- Description of research projects or publications in peer-reviewed journals (if applicable): up to 10 points for each project/publication but not more than 30 points in total
- Awards, certificates, diplomas for winning field-oriented competitions, Olympiads or participating in conferences: up to 10 points for each award but not more than 30 points in total
The final round includes the following components: a written test in Mathematics, an interview with the members of the methodological panel and faculty of the Organizers, TOEFL ITP exam.
The written test in Mathematics will be organized as so:
- Olympiad participants take their seats
- Each participant receives an envelope with the tasks, answer sheets, and scratch paper
- Participants open the envelopes only after a member of the methodological panel instructs to do so
Interview with the members of the methodological panel and faculty of the Organizers is conducted with each Participant for 15 minutes. For the interview, each Participant is required to prepare a presentation of their individual academic achievements. Time limit of the presentation is 5 minutes.
The standardized 50-minute English language proficiency test consists of two parts: reading and listening. You must bring your own laptop and headphones to take the test.
Based on the results of the Olympiad final round, the participants will be awarded with first-/second-/third-degree certificates. Winners of the Olympiad are the Participants who are awarded with the first-degree certificates. Prizewinners of the Olympiad are the Participants who are awarded with the second-degree and third-degree certificates. Winners and prizewinners are selected not later than two weeks after the final round of the Olympiad. The organizing committee documents the results in a protocol and informs each participant via email not later than two weeks after the Olympiad final round.
Contact
Admission inquiries at Skoltech:
hse-olymp@skoltech.ru
Admission inquiries at HSE:
iyakovleva@hse.ru
You can visit us any day Monday through Friday from 9 AM till 6 PM.
To visit us, please make an appointment at least 48 hours in advance by emailing us to admissions@skoltech.ru. Please make sure to receive an appointment confirmation.
hse-olymp@skoltech.ru
Admission inquiries at HSE:
iyakovleva@hse.ru
You can visit us any day Monday through Friday from 9 AM till 6 PM.
To visit us, please make an appointment at least 48 hours in advance by emailing us to admissions@skoltech.ru. Please make sure to receive an appointment confirmation.