Most debate in English. Some run committees in Hindi (4), French (2), Polish (2), Spanish (2), Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Turkish.
How online delegates rate them
Committees score higher online than in person. Academics, socials and logistics score lower.
Online, 25,300 reviewsIn person, 76,822 reviews
CommitteesOnline 4.31In person 4.20
AcademicsOnline 3.97In person 4.33
SocialsOnline 3.83In person 4.19
LogisticsOnline 3.72In person 4.08
Online and in person compared
Online conferences are smaller, shorter and mostly free.
Measure
Online
In person
Upcoming conferences
288 online
607 in person
Open for applications now
56% online
32% in person
Free to join
64% online
10% 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 online25,300 reviews
4.21 in person76,822 reviews
Online Model UN: questions and answers
Are online MUN conferences free?
Most are. 185 of the 288 upcoming online conferences charge no delegate fee, against 10% 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: 179 of the 288 last two days, 52 one day and 57 three days or more. 156 start on a Saturday.
What time zone do online MUN conferences run in?
The organizers' own. Of the upcoming ones, 202 are run from Asia and the Pacific, 53 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. 91 close in the next 30 days.
Can my school join an online MUN as a group?
Yes. 285 of the 288 take high school students, and 49 are for school students only.