Alice Programming Competition

The Alice Programming Competition brings together middle and high school students across Qatar who are learning to program using the Alice Middle East software. Developed at Carnegie Mellon and in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Alice Middle East introduces computational thinking to thousands of students annually. Participants tackle real-world challenges such as sustainability, food security, inclusive education, cultural heritage, and renewable energy by creating engaging, interactive stories and games.

The Alice Programming Competition is hosted by CMU-Q in partnership with the Hamad Bin Jassim Center for Computer Science Education.

The 2027 competition will take place during the spring semester. Check back for details.

About Alice Programming Competition

Who

Middle school and high school students from across Qatar who are learning to program using the Alice Middle East software.

What

An annual national competition where teams build interactive 3D games and animations using Alice Middle East. Submissions are evaluated on creativity, technical execution, and thematic impact by expert judges.

Where

The showcase and final competition are held at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar in Education City.

Sponsors and partners

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About computing at CMU-Q

The CMU’s School of Computer Science (SCS) is a pioneer and world leader in computer science education and research. The Qatar campus offers two undergraduate degree programs from SCS: the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, and the Bachelor of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence.

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Questions about Alice Programming Competition?

Contact the HBJ Center team for more information.