Online Model UN conferences 2026–2028

311 online and virtual Model UN conferences are coming up, run by organizers in 56 countries. 159 are open for applications.

Bringing a class? School groups and simulations

Good for a first online MUN

Open for applications and running the most beginner committees.

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All 311 upcoming online conferences

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PRAGUN YOUTH SUMMIT

Jan 4–5, 2027 · Online

Applications close Dec 28, 2026

  • High school and university
  • Delegates aged 10 to 30
  • Free to attend
  • About 200 delegates expected
Apply now to PRAGUN YOUTH SUMMIT
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Bring your class to Model UN online

No trip and no travel budget: join a conference as a school group, or run a simulation for your own class.

Take a school group to an online conference

307take high school students

55for school students only

Applications typically open 6 weeks before an online conference and close 3 days before it.

Online high school conferences

Run a simulation for your class

MUN Command runs the debate: a live speakers list, timers, motions and one-tap voting, and delegates join from their own phone.

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Virtual Model UN at a glance

India runs 129 of the 311, more than any other country. Most last two days. Delegates join from 200 countries.

Run from

  • India UTC+5:30129
  • Pakistan UTC+522
  • United States UTC−8 to UTC−518
  • United Arab Emirates UTC+415
  • Republic of Korea UTC+911
  • Brazil UTC−38

Delegates from

34,880

delegates from 200 countries joined online conferences in the last three years.

  • India11,198
  • Pakistan2,202
  • Türkiye1,368
  • United Arab Emirates1,226
  • Brazil1,040

How long they last

  • One day60
  • Two days190
  • Three days or more61

166 of the 311 start on a Saturday.

When the MUN season runs online

The season peaks in August. 108 conferences are coming up in November 2026.

When to apply

Applications open
6 weeks before 10 weeks before in person
Applications close
3 days before 1 week before in person
92 close in the next 30 days

Committees at online conferences

UNSC and UNHRC run at the most upcoming online conferences.

Most debate in English. Some run committees in Hindi (5), French (2), Polish (2), Spanish (2), Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Turkish.

How online delegates rate them

Committees score higher online than in person. Academics, socials and logistics score lower.

Online, 25,323 reviewsIn person, 76,857 reviews
  • CommitteesOnline 4.31In person 4.20
  • AcademicsOnline 3.97In person 4.33
  • SocialsOnline 3.84In person 4.19
  • LogisticsOnline 3.72In person 4.08

Online and in person compared

Online conferences are smaller, shorter and mostly free.

MeasureOnlineIn person
Upcoming conferences 311 online 708 in person
Open for applications now 51% online 27% in person
Free to join 63% online 9% in person
Typical length 2 days online 3 days in person
Expected delegates 100 online 200 in person
Applications close 3 days before online 1 week before in person
Rating 3.84 online25,323 reviews 4.21 in person76,857 reviews

Online Model UN: questions and answers

Are online MUN conferences free?

Most are. 197 of the 311 upcoming online conferences charge no delegate fee, against 9% of conferences in person.

Is online MUN the same as virtual Model UN?

Yes. Online, virtual and e-MUN all mean a conference held over video calls, with the same committees, rules of procedure and position papers as a conference in person.

How long does an online MUN conference take?

Usually two days: 190 of the 311 last two days, 60 one day and 61 three days or more. 166 start on a Saturday.

What time zone do online MUN conferences run in?

The organizers' own. Of the upcoming ones, 223 are run from Asia and the Pacific, 55 from Europe and Africa and 32 from the Americas. Filter the list by where they are run from.

When should I apply to an online MUN?

Applications typically open 6 weeks before an online conference and close 3 days before it. 92 close in the next 30 days.

Can my school join an online MUN as a group?

Yes. 307 of the 311 take high school students, and 55 are for school students only.