Hi, Codeforces!

Alexdat2000, Igorfardoc, and I are pleased to invite you to our Codeforces Round 890 (Div. 2) supported by Constructor Institute, which will be held on Aug/05/2023 17:35 (Moscow time). This round will be rated for participants with a rating lower than 2100.

We would like to thank:

• errorgorn for coordinating the round.
• Umi, maomao90, thenymphsofdelphi, Dominater069, Mike4235, valeriu, irkstepanov, zengminghao, Gheal, DeMen100ns, FEDIKUS, thanhchauns2, MinaRagy06, Java, xudian, madlogic, squishybanana04, stefanbalaz2, kobebryan9, Murinh0, IlyinAD, zamong_juice, Pemguimn, the_hyp0cr1t3, STommydx, peshkoff, AndZhi, revelcoS, Valenz, and tibinyte for testing the round and providing useful feedback.
• MikeMirzayanov for Codeforces and Polygon.

You will be given 5 problems, one of which is divided into two subtasks, and you will have 2 hours to solve them.

One of the problems will be interactive, so please read the guide for interactive problems if you are not familiar with it.

The score distribution is 500 — 750 — 1250 — 2000 — (1500 — 1500)

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! We are teaming up with our partner, Constructor Institute in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, to bring you an amazing opportunity: a round supported and organized in collaboration with Constructor Institute, where you can explore Master's programs in Switzerland. Now we pass the floor to our partner.

Hello, Codeforces community!

Constructor Institute in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is pleased and proud to have the opportunity to support the round on Codeforces. We invite you to participate in it!

If you are passionate about studying in Switzerland and pursuing a Master’s degree, we encourage you to fill out the form to initiate the application process and scholarship interview. Our Institute representatives will be in touch with you to guide you through the next steps.

We offer two Master programs, both taught in English, with flexible duration of 1.5 or 2 years full-time:

• MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Leadership
• MSc in Quantum Software Engineering, and Computer Science

Our Master's programs open doors to a world of opportunities. Many of our students have secured high-profile roles in multinational companies in Switzerland and across the globe. Additionally, our programs also serve as an excellent preparation for Ph.D. research in fields such as software engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and other advanced topics.

​​We understand that financing your education can be a concern, and to support your journey, we are offering the following scholarships:

• Tuition waiver scholarships — 20,000 CHF per year, covering the cost of tuition fees.
• Full scholarships — 20,000 CHF per year, covering the cost of tuition fees, along with a monthly stipend of 2,000 CHF to assist with living expenses in Schaffhausen.

Both scholarships are non-repayable, providing you with financial peace of mind.

To learn more about Constructor Institute and its programs, visit our webpage.

Eligibility for the programs and its available scholarships:

• You have obtained or you will obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, or a related field before the program starts.

To express your interest in this opportunity, please complete the form:

We wish you good luck in the competition and enjoy solving the problems.