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, 25,302 reviewsIn person, 76,824 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
291 online
608 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 online25,302 reviews
4.21 in person76,824 reviews
Online Model UN: questions and answers
Are online MUN conferences free?
Most are. 186 of the 291 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: 180 of the 291 last two days, 53 one day and 58 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, 205 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. 93 close in the next 30 days.
Can my school join an online MUN as a group?
Yes. 288 of the 291 take high school students, and 52 are for school students only.