UNICTF

University CTF events built for Oman campus communities

UNICTF is HackRoute’s campus event series for universities such as SQU, German University of Technology, and UTAS, combining accessible challenge tracks, team participation, and clear event structure.

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UNICTF SQU Qualifier

Starts: Oct 17, 2026, 12:00 PM
Closes: Oct 14, 2026, 7:59 PM
Seats remaining: 120
Status: Open
Registration closes in
173d 7h 38m
Campus-first

Planned around university communities and student groups.

Individual or group

Students can register alone or participate as a team.

Beginner-friendly

Challenge design is structured to support new entrants as well as stronger teams.

Upcoming registration

Subscribe to the next UNICTF event

Submit your details to receive event confirmation, logistics, challenge guidelines, and team coordination updates.

What students receiveEvent confirmation and logistics
Preparation supportRules, setup notes, and team guidance
Official contacthackroute.om@gmail.com
+96879998725
Registration happens in the section below. The official rules PDF is available once in the rules and readiness section to avoid duplicated actions.

Campus series

Planned UNICTF events across universities

The structure below shows how HackRoute can run university-specific events while keeping one recognizable competition format.

SQUOpen

UNICTF SQU Qualifier

Sultan Qaboos University

Timing: October 17, 2026 • 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Format: On-campus qualifier with beginner and intermediate challenge lanes
Venue: SQU Innovation Hall, Muscat
Registration closes: Oct 14, 2026, 7:59 PM
Remaining seats: 120 / 120
Team size: 1 to 5 participants
Challenge focus
Web securityNetworkingOSINTBeginner reverse engineering
GUTECHOpen

UNICTF GUTECH Campus Series

German University of Technology

Timing: November 7, 2026 • 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Format: University challenge night with team-based scoring
Venue: GUTECH Auditorium, Halban
Registration closes: Nov 4, 2026, 7:59 PM
Remaining seats: 90 / 90
Team size: 1 to 4 participants
Challenge focus
Burp-based web tasksPacket analysisWindows artifactsForensics
UTASOpen

UNICTF UTAS Regional Final

University of Technology and Applied Sciences

Timing: December 5, 2026 • 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Format: Extended final with leaderboard, mentorship desk, and prize session
Venue: UTAS Main Campus, Muscat
Registration closes: Nov 30, 2026, 7:59 PM
Remaining seats: 150 / 150
Team size: 1 to 5 participants
Challenge focus
Mixed jeopardy CTFPractical blue-team tasksTeam strategy roundsFinal report challenge

Rules and readiness

What teams need before the event day

UNICTF is designed to feel organized and credible on campus. Participants should know the operating rules before arrival.

Eligibility and conduct

Students must register using valid campus details, follow event instructions, and avoid any activity outside the official competition environment.

Team composition

Register individually or as a group. Team lead details are mandatory, and each group must submit teammate names during registration.

Scoring and awards

Challenges are scored by flags and task completion. Final standings and award handling are covered in the official rules PDF.

Laptop readiness

Participants should arrive with a charged laptop, updated browser, and working tool setup for packet analysis, web testing, and file inspection tasks.

Official rules

Download the UNICTF participant rules

Share one stable document with universities, clubs, and students so expectations remain clear before every campus event.

Event structure

What each UNICTF event needs to run well

The format is built to be repeatable across campuses without becoming generic or unstructured.

Timing

Clear registration cutoff, event briefing, challenge window, and closing leaderboard session.

Operations

Venue setup, power, internet, participant check-in, projector, and mentor coverage.

Competition flow

Challenge release, scoreboard visibility, support desk, escalation rules, and prize wrap-up.

Student readiness

Pre-event guidance for tools, account setup, laptop preparation, and expected skill level.

Register

Subscribe to the next open UNICTF event

Choose the campus event, submit your student details, and reserve your place before the registration window closes.

Sultan Qaboos University
Open
Timing: October 17, 2026 • 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Registration closes: Oct 14, 2026, 7:59 PM
Remaining seats: 120
Team size: 1 to 5 participants