Press Corps in Model UN

A press corps, often called the International Press Corps (IPC), is the conference's newsroom: its delegates are journalists who report on the other committees and write for a conference publication. Each writes for a named outlet, such as Reuters or Al Jazeera, in its style and political line, and editors review their pieces. Press conferences let them question delegates directly.

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  • Role seats: the two most named roles
  • 7 more seats in a typical simulation of 9

Press corps applications closing soon

16 conferences close applications in the next 30 days. These close first.

More press corps conferences

60 more upcoming

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Where and when press corps conferences run

India, Germany and the United States host the most. November is the busiest month.

In 19 countries and online

Upcoming by month

16 in November 20269 open for applications now

17 of the 66 are for school students only and 17 for university students only; 12 are free. See all high school MUN conferences or university MUN conferences.

Most press corps conferences are in India, Germany and the United States.

Press corps topics in Model UN

Of 217 press corps topics on mymun, 5% are about human rights.

ThemeShare of topics
  1. Human rights 5%

    Example: Role of propaganda in influencing popular media it's severe consequences on press freedom, The DISPUTATIO Summit

  2. Cyber and AI 2%

Recent press corps topics

  1. Judicial Independence and Accountability: Protecting Democracy and the Rule of Law

    India National Model United Nations

  2. Reporting on the conference through media's perspective

    IE University Model United Nations

  3. Covering the proceedings of all committees through journalism, reporting, photography, and media analysis

    Veritas MUN

  4. Covering FMUN 2026

    France Model United Nation

Press corps roles in Model UN

Press corps simulations on mymun filled about 9 seats. 84% of press corps seat lists on mymun name roles, most often journalists (84%) and business leaders (1%).

  • Role seats: the two most named roles
  • 7 more seats in a typical simulation of 9

Roles on press corps seat lists

RoleShare of seat lists
  1. Journalists84%
  2. Business leaders1%

How press corps compare

Their rooms seat about 9, against 17 in historical committees.

CommitteeUpcomingOpen nowRoom sizeSchool onlyMost debated
Press Corps6629926%
Crisis Committees149721540%Armed conflicts
UN Security Council (UNSC)3591921539%Armed conflicts
Historical Committees136571754%Armed conflicts
Courts and Mock Trials91421243%International law and justice

Press Corps in Model UN: questions and answers

How many delegates are in a press corps?

Organizers choose how many journalists and outlets to seat, so the size varies by conference. Press corps simulations on mymun filled about 9 seats.

What does a press corps delegate do?

A press delegate reports on the other committees: they sit in on debates, interview delegates and publish articles, photos or videos. Coverage takes the view of the outlet the delegate represents.

Is a press corps good for beginners?

Yes, if you like to write: press delegates draft no resolutions and argue over no amendments, because their job is reporting. One press delegate's account tells what covering a diplomatic crisis is like.

How is a press corps different from other committees?

It votes on nothing: press delegates move between the other committees, write to deadlines their editors set and question delegates at press conferences, and their output is articles, not resolutions.

Can school students join a press corps?

Yes. 49 of the 66 upcoming conferences with a press corps take high school delegates, and 17 are for school students only.

Prepare for your press corps

Updated Nov 12, 2026