Open Relations and Engagement Model United Nations
Applications close Nov 13, 2026
- High school and university
- Free to attend
- About 100 delegates expected
7 beginner committees
Apply now to Open Relations and Engagement Model United NationsOnline Model UN conferences 2026–2028
313 online and virtual Model UN conferences are coming up, run by organizers in 56 countries. 161 are open for applications.
Bringing a class? School groups and simulationsGood for a first online MUN
Open for applications and running the most beginner committees.
Open Relations and Engagement Model United Nations
Univario International MUN
Applications close Dec 5, 2026
- All levels
- Free to attend
- About 100 delegates expected
5 beginner committees
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Applications close Nov 10, 2026
- High school and university
- Free to attend
- About 100 delegates expected
4 beginner committees
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- All levels
- Free to attend
- About 1,700 delegates expected
4 beginner committees
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Applications close Dec 18, 2026
- High school and university
- Free to attend
- Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1,956 reviews
4 beginner committees
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Applications close Feb 12, 2027
- High school and university
- Free to attend
- Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1,956 reviews
4 beginner committees
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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
309take high school students
57for school students only
Applications typically open 6 weeks before an online conference and close 3 days before it.
Online high school conferencesRun 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 131 of the 313, more than any other country. Most last two days. Delegates join from 200 countries.
Run from
India UTC+5:30131
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 more63
166 of the 313 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
Committees at online conferences
UNSC and UNHRC run at the most upcoming online conferences.
- UNSC 37% of its conferences online94 upcoming online conferences
- UNHRC 44% of its conferences online86 upcoming online conferences
- CSW and UN Women 43% of its conferences online43 upcoming online conferences
- UNEP 37% of its conferences online38 upcoming online conferences
- WHO 34% of its conferences online32 upcoming online conferences
- DISEC 34% of its conferences online31 upcoming online conferences
- ECOSOC 29% of its conferences online27 upcoming online conferences
- crisis committee 31% of its conferences online27 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, 25,325 reviewsIn person, 76,859 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.
| Measure | Online | In person |
|---|---|---|
| Upcoming conferences | 313 online | 708 in person |
| Open for applications now | 51% online | 27% in person |
| Free to join | 64% 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 online25,325 reviews | 4.21 in person76,859 reviews |
Online Model UN: questions and answers
Are online MUN conferences free?
Most are. 199 of the 313 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 313 last two days, 60 one day and 63 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, 225 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. 94 close in the next 30 days.
Can my school join an online MUN as a group?
Yes. 309 of the 313 take high school students, and 57 are for school students only.