
The Premier Global Programming Bootcamp
Harbour.Space University, in collaboration with Codeforces and Computer Science Club at GUTech University, are joining forces again to build the second Hello Muscat ICPC Programming Bootcamp.
We are inviting all of you to join us 8 - 16 March, 2023 in Muscat, Oman for an intense 8 days of programming! As always, we can’t wait to see all of you here to learn, practice and compete on the international stage, smoothing your road towards the joined World Finals 2022 and 2023 in Egypt.
DATES
ON-SITE
Muscat
Oman
ONLINE
Worldwide
Livestream
Bootcamp brochure:
Divisions
Our mission is to make competitive programming accessible to everyone. To help us achieve this mission, we are making our bootcamps available to teams of different skill levels – separated by three divisions of difficulty:
Bootcamp Experience
A Vibrant City
The Bootcamp will take place in the amazing city of Muscat City, a gem in the Arabian Gulf. Its numerous fortresses and excellent museums, flower-filled parks, and beautiful beaches make it a perfect city to live an unforgettable experience while training with the world's brightest digital minds.
Venue
For eight days together with world-class coaches, we will train at the GUtech Campus in Oman— a landmark for academic, cultural and economic development. GUtech is the first university on the Arabian Peninsula and in Oman to receive international accreditation for all its BSc programmes.
Accommodation
Mysk Al Mouj is uniquely located inside Al Mouj, a thriving waterfront community spread along a stunning six kilometers stretch of coast offering outstanding lifestyle and leisure experiences.
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Previous participants
Over the years, Harbour.Space has collaborated with some of the most influential companies and universities worldwide to organize four successful training bootcamps in three different countries. These are the universities that participated in past editions of the bootcamps:
Bootcamp Schedule
As our schedule continues to evolve, so will our details! Thank you for your patience.
Wed. 08 March
Contest
Sqrt Decomposition
Containers and algorithms from the standard library
Thu. 09 March
Contest
Dynamic Programming optimizations
Binary search
Fri. 10 March
Contest
Matchings and Flows
Basic data structures
Sat. 11 March
Leisure day
Sun. 12 March
Contest
Advanced DFS usage (Bridges, SCC, Eulerian paths)
Dynamic Programming
Mon. 13 March
Contest
TBD
Graphs
Tue. 14 March
Contest
TBD
TBD
Wed. 15 March
Contest
Final Contest
Final Contest
Registration Process
You need to choose the type of participation and division, if you are not sure what level should you choose please contact us.
After you decided on the type of participation and division you need to fill in the registration form and pay the camp fee.
After we will confirm payment from you we will send personalized invitations to all participants.
Types of participation:
On-site and Online
We believe that participation in our Bootcamp should be accessible by all teams wherever they are and that is why we made onsite and online types of participation.
On-site
per participant
What's Included
Training by Experts
Contests content
Access to the recordings of the lectures
9 nights in a 4 star hotel
Transfer from hotel to venue every day
Breakfast and Lunch
Welcome pack
Online
100€
per participant
What's Included
Training by Experts
Contests content
Access to the recordings of the lectures
Got Any questions?
We're here to help. Get in touch to ask us anything about the camp
What is the refund policy?
Unless otherwise specified, deposits are used solely for reserving a place and are non-refundable. (1) In cases of visa refusal, and (2) Subject to the student complying with the School's visa refusal refund policy. If you change your mind after enrolling in a course, we can no longer refund your deposit.
What is the refund policy?
For our Summer course on campus in Barcelona, all students from Non-European Union countries must obtain a Schengen visa in their countries to be allowed to stay in Europe legally. As the programme's longevity is a maximum of 3 months (in case you will take all three opportunities to study in Barcelona in Harbour.Space), you are not obligated to have a student visa.
Do I need a visa?
For our Summer course on campus in Barcelona, all students from Non-European Union countries must obtain a Schengen visa in their countries to be allowed to stay in Europe legally. As the programme's longevity is a maximum of 3 months (in case you will take all three opportunities to study in Barcelona in Harbour.Space), you are not obligated to have a student visa.
Is there accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not provided by Harbour.Space. Students are expected to find their accommodation on their own. We can recommend some student organisations that could help you with finding a place to stay.
What level of English proficiency is required?
As all of our courses are taught in English, we require that our students speak and comprehend English well. Your abilities to convey your thoughts in English and whether they will be good enough to engage during the courses is required.
When should I apply?
The deadline to apply for the Barcelona Summer courses Programme is June 30th, 2023. Therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible to ensure that there is a place available within the course (and to have time to process your visa application, if required).
Visa support
All applicants are responsible for their own visas. In the case you should need assistance, Harbour.Space issues an official personalized invitation letter necessary for visa purposes.
We kindly ask participants to come prepared to avoid wasting time configuring your computer system at the event.
What are the technical requirements?
The requirements are as follows:
Any browser would work with the testing system, no special clients are required for the system.
The testing will be run on computers based on Linux.
To compile programmes written in C/C++ on Linux-based laptops you will need a compiler compatible with gcc 4.9 (or higher); Geany or Code::Blocks of the latest version are recommended as IDE. Similar or newer versions of compilers are recommended for Mac users as well.
For Windows it is recommended to use Code::Blocks (if possible, choose the distribution kit with a compiler included) and Geany; using Visual Studio is recommended starting from Visual Studio 2013 (although for full compatibility it's better to have Code::Blocks and a gcc port).
To compile and debug programmes written in Java it is recommended to use the latest version of Oracle JDK. As IDE you can use Eclipse and IntelliJ IDEA.

Ilya Yarmolkevich
Bootcamp Manager