The National University of Singapore team won the championship and will advance to next year’s World Finals
The “2025 International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC)” was grandly held at the Roman Arena Gymnasium of Asia University.
Asia University’s College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science hosted the “2025 International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) Taichung Regional,” known as the “Olympics of Programming,” from November 14 to 16 at the Roman Arena Gymnasium. The event attracted 110 teams from 41 universities across Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and other countries, with 360 outstanding students competing onsite and over 2,900 teams participating online worldwide. Ultimately, the National University of Singapore won the championship, earning a spot in the ICPC World Finals.
Asia University President Jeffrey J.P. Tsai noted that since its founding in 1977, the ICPC has become the world’s largest and most influential collegiate programming competition. Contestants are challenged to solve complex problems and write programs under strict time limits, showcasing innovation, logical thinking, and teamwork. This year, 100 teams from 31 Taiwanese universities advanced from three preliminary rounds to the Taichung regional contest, making the competition highly intense.
Professor Dr. Ralf Klasing from the University of Bordeaux, France (center), presented the gold medal to the champion team from the National University of Singapore.
President Jeffrey J.P. Tsai emphasized that ICPC 2025 not only serves as a premier platform attracting top computer science students from Taiwan and abroad, but also draws global industry attention to emerging programming talent. Choosing Taichung as the Asia regional site this year highlights the city’s strong foundation in technology and education, while showcasing Asia University’s dedication and capability in nurturing ICT talent. Hosting an international competition of this scale aligns with the university’s commitment to social responsibility and carries long-term significance.
Competition Chair and Dean of the College of Computer Science and Information Engineering, Hsu Ching-Hsien, noted that active participation from numerous enterprises demonstrates the high value placed on Taiwan’s computer science education and programming talent. The event also provides companies an opportunity to observe cutting-edge technology trends and innovative thinking from participants. Through this platform, enterprises can connect directly with future top engineers, while Asia University collaborates with industry partners to advance practical training programs, jointly cultivating high-level ICT talent and boosting the next generation of research and development capabilities.
The 2025 International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) Asia Regional Taichung Site has concluded. Head Judge Peter Rossmanith
(5th right), Taichung City Digital Development Bureau Director Lin Gu-long (4th right), Competition Chair Hsu Ching-Hsien (3rd right), along
with organizing team members and the winning teams, posed for a group photo.
