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CSAW CTF

Run by NYU Tandon School of Engineering

HybridOnline (qualifiers); academic centers globally (finals)48-hour qualification window (typically September)FreeCompetitiveLow effort

About this opportunity

<p>CSAW CTF is one of the oldest and largest student Capture the Flag competitions globally, run by NYU Tandon's OSIRIS Lab. It is designed as an entry-level jeopardy-style CTF for students new to cybersecurity, with a global online qualification round followed by regional in-person finals at academic centres.</p> <ul> <li>Open to high school and university students worldwide; Singapore students can join the Qualification Round</li> <li>Dedicated High School Bracket available within the Qualification Round</li> <li>High school students are not eligible for the CTF Finals — Finals are limited to university-level teams</li> <li>Structure: 48-hour Qualifier in September, 36-hour Finals in November</li> <li>Finals run across multiple regional academic centres including US-Canada, MENA, Europe, India, and Mexico</li> <li>Free to participate; no team size limit in the Qualifying Round</li> </ul> <p>Register a free account and form or join a team on the CSAW CTF platform; email csawctf@osiris.cyber.nyu.edu for eligibility questions.</p>

Who can apply

High school and university students globally; Singapore students fully eligible for qualification round; Finals eligibility varies by regional academic center

How to apply

Register a team on the CSAW CTF platform (ctf.csaw.io) for the qualifying round; it runs every September, and the 2026 qualifier (18 to 20 September) has ended.

What you get

Portfolio pieceAward Recognition

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by NYU Tandon School of Engineering. More on their website.

Who can apply?+

High school and university students globally; Singapore students fully eligible for qualification round; Finals eligibility varies by regional academic center

Is it paid?+

Free to apply. No participant fees.

How do I apply?+

Register a team on the CSAW CTF platform (ctf.csaw.io) for the qualifying round; it runs every September, and the 2026 qualifier (18 to 20 September) has ended.

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Last verified 26 September 2026·Updated 26 September 2026·Source