About Us
What does IPT stand for?
IPT stands for International Physicists’ Tournament. It is a physics competition for undergraduate students, bachelors or master level (or equivalent), in which students representing their nation and institution have typically 9 months to solve a set of challenging unsolved physics problems, then present and defend them to other teams. Learn more about IPT by visiting the official IPT website IPT Official Info or International Physicists’ Tournament Wikipedia Page.
History of MIPT
We are proud to be the inaugural Canadian team to participate in the International Physicists’ Tournament (IPT). Established in 2022, our journey began with our debut representing Canada at the 15th Physicists’ Tournament in Paris 2023, where we achieved a commendable 14th place worldwide. Building on our success, in 2024, we once again proudly represented Canada at the 16th Physicists’ Tournament, securing an impressive 10th place globally. In 2025, we once more represented Canada at the 17th Physicists’ Tournament, finishing 14th. Learn more about our journey in Paris, Zurich, and Chęciny.
How do I participate as a member of the McGill student community?
McGill students from all programs, faculties, and academic years are welcome to participate by joining the McGill International Physicists’ Tournament Team (MIPT). As the sole Canadian team for the past three years, MIPT has consistently represent Canada on the global stage. In 2023 (Pairs, France), 2024 (Zurich, Switzerland) and 2025 (Chęciny, Poland), we proudly carried the Canadian flag at the tournaments. Joining MIPT offers a unique opportunity to compete, collaborate, and showcase your skills while representing McGill and Canada in International Physicists’ Tournaments. Join us here!
Meet the Team!
For the 2025/26 academic year, a lot of our senior members are graduating form their respective programs. While sad to see them go, this created the opportunity for an all new executive team. Learn more about them here!
