EPFLMUN 2025

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Model United Nations

Mar 21–23, 2025 Lausanne, Switzerland

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Model United Nations

Latest edition: EPFLMUN 2026Mar 20–22, 2026

Conference

Lausanne, Switzerland·Europe

Mar 21–23, 2025

120 delegates expected

High school and university students

In English

How it went

4.2127 ratings from delegates
Academics
4.48
Logistics
4.26
Socials
3.89

About

Migration and sustainable development: proactive solutions for a new tomorrow

Theme

The theme for this year’s conference will guide discussions across a diverse set of committees. From addressing the growing migrant workforce to exploring a futuristic scenario of mass climate-induced migration, delegates will have the chance to delve into some of the most pressing issues of our time.

Opportunities

Beyond the academic experience, EPFLMUN 2025 will provide plenty of opportunities for networking and relaxation. The conference will feature two social events, including a gala ball on Saturday evening, allowing delegates to unwind and build lasting and meaningful connections with peers from around the world.

What's in the fee ?

Conference fees includes:

  • breakfast and lunch on both Saturday and Sunday
  • refreshments and snacks in between committee sessions
  • access to both social events.

Who should apply ?

Whether you're a first-time MUN participant or a seasoned delegate, EPFLMUN2025 promises an enriching experience where you can refine your diplomatic skills, make meaningful connections, and enjoy a memorable weekend in Lausanne.

Process of application

1 - Registering

  • Delegates : apply, select your committee and country preferences.
  • Delegation : FA and HD can register their delegation and invite their delegates, who choose their preferences themselves.

⚠️ Please select preferences corresponding to your academic level (University / High School).

2 - Getting accepted

Once you have applied, please check regularly your mailbox. You should receive a notification of acceptance/refuse within the week after your application.
If you haven't received anything, please contact us on WhatsApp.

3 - Paying

⚠️ You will only be assigned once you have paid your fee.

4 - Be assigned a country

Wait to receive your assignment. The assignements will be made one to two weeks before the conference.

Delegation discount

Any delegation of 6 people or more can contact the secretariat by email or WhatsApp to obtain a discount for every Delegate Fees.

Refunds

EPFLMUN2025 will refund the amount paid minus 20.- to any refund request made before 07.03.2025 @ 23:59 (full refund policy available in Terms & Conditions).

Committees

  • 20 countries
    1. Addressing the challenges and opportunities of a growing migrant workforce.
    • David Holzwarth
    • Erika Khov

    International Labour Organisation - ILO

    Beginner · English · 20 countries

    Topic

    Addressing the challenges and opportunities of a growing migrant workforce.

    About the committee

    The International Labour Organization (ILO) is one of the first specialized agencies of the UN, devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights. Delegates at the ILO will confront the topic of a growing migrant workforce, and determine the opportunities it presents and how to maximize its potential, but also the challenges that need to be anticipated. With social justice and human rights as their primary focus, delegates at ILO will seek answers to one of the most pressing questions of XXIst century geopolitics

    Chairs

    Countries

  • 25 countries
    1. Navigating the tide of climate-induced migration from vanishing island nations.
    • Paris Patsis
    • Evangelia Eleni Karageorgi

    Futuristic United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees - UNHCR

    Intermediate · English · 25 countries

    Topic

    Navigating the tide of climate-induced migration from vanishing island nations.

    About the committee

    The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is the most important agency coordinating international action to protect refugees' rights and well-being worldwide. This committee will project itself onto a (near) future in which climatic disasters have resulted in multiple island nations facing disappearance into the ocean. What will be of the extremely significant wave of refugees and asylum-seekers? Delegates in this committee will have to tread carefully in between issues of sovereignty, climate disasters and complex ethic dilemmas, all while prioritizing the safety and well-being of this new wave of refugees.

    Chairs

    Countries

    How this committee type works
  • 17 countries
    1. Regional security and displacement in Central and East Africa
    • Julian Auert
    • Ivan Chumakov

    United Nations Security Council - UNSC

    Expert · English · 17 countries

    Topic

    Regional security and displacement in Central and East Africa

    About the committee

    The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is the primary body responsible for maintaining international peace and security. Composed of 15 members, it addresses global crises, oversees peacekeeping missions, and makes decisions on collective security measures. Delegates in the UNSC will face the challenge of addressing some of the largest displacement crisis in the world in Central and West Africa. Focused on fostering stable peace, they will have to navigate complex geopolitical dynamics to find lasting, multilateral solutions to the crisis, with the double goal of ensuring regional security and promoting humanitarian action.

    Chairs

    Countries

    How this committee type works

Past editions

  • 4editions since 2022
  • 4.30 average of 107 ratings
  • 4+in every rated edition

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Organizers

Amyelle Noppeney
Deputy Secretary General

Blanche Rachel Harar
ASG of Marketing

Gabriel Guitart
USG of Academics

Ishita Poddar
ASG of Academics

Jan Staszewicz
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