SITE: Most sessions take place at the conference hotel, in the heart of midtown Manhattan, near the United Nations. United nations facilities are used for select sessions.
CONFERENCE DETAILS: NMUN brings more than 4,000 delegates from five continents to New York City annually. This conference, the world's largest, college-level Model United Nations includes more than 20 committees as well as a Security Council for unaffiliated delegates.
LOCATION: One of the main attractions of the NMUN Conference is its New York City location with UN Headquarters, the lights of Broadway, and some of the best museums and shopping in the world.
COSTS TO CONSIDER:
NMUN•NY Fees -
$200 per school | $125 per delegate | $75 per Faculty Advisor | $150 per late Delegate
Lodging:
2008 Cost: $207 per room, Rooms can sleep up to four guests. No meals are included and rates do not include taxes. |
SECRETARIAT: All NMUN Conferences are administered by an experienced secretariat from all over the world. We select our volunteer staff from our conference delegate ranks. Ma nh of the individual committees are directed by either graduate students or professionals who hold at least a BA/BS in their field. The Conference Secretariat works year-round to ensure the most exciting, realistic, and rewarding educational simulation possible.
RESOURCES: Our locations and unique status with the UN allow delegations to request a briefing by a representative from the permanent mission to the UN of their assigned country. Individual student delegations arrange their own briefings.
NMUN•NY COMMITTEES: A complete list of committee topics is found by clicking this link.
REGISTRATION:
Registration Opens: 1 September 2009 |
SITE: NMUN•China will be held in partnership with Northwestern Polytechnical University which celebrates its 75th anniversary in Xi'an, China this year.
CONFERENCE DETAILS: NMUN•China will be held in partnership with Northwestern Polytechnical University which celebrates its 75th anniversary in Xi'an, China this year. China also hosts the 2008 Olympics in August. This ground-breaking conference will include more than 200 student participants from around the world and provides a unique opportunity for college students to experience NMUN abroad. The conference will be held in English and will be directed by expert NMUN staff.
LOCATION: Ancient Xi'an, the capital city for 13 dynasties, has several UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites including the Terra Cotta Warrior Army. The Xi'an area with a population of over 8 million is located in northwest China and attracts millions of visitors from all over the world.
COSTS TO CONSIDER: (preliminary)
U.S. Student Budget:
$100 per school| $50 per school
Estimated Airfare: $1000*
Passport / Visa: $150*
Food / Lodging: $200
Cultural Visits: Varies based on student interest
TOTAL: $1500 - 1750*
*These costs are only estimates and may change depending upon cost of airfare, distance traveled and other variables. |
SECRETARIAT: All NMUN Conferences are administered by an experienced secretariat from all over the world. We select our volunteer staff from our conference delegate ranks. Ma nh of the individual committees are directed by either graduate students or professionals who hold at least a BA/BS in their field. The Conference Secretariat works year-round to ensure the most exciting, realistic, and rewarding educational simulation possible.
RESOURCES: This location will provide a unique opportunity to draw upon the expertise of Chinese diplomats and officials. More information will be available in coming months.
NMUN•DC COMMITTEES: Each committee will receive a briefing from an expert speaker. 2008 Committees: GA Plenary, ECOSOC Plenary, Security Council, Special Session on Global Warming
REGISTRATION:
Materials Available: 1 March 2008
Registration Opens: 1 April 2008
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SITE: Osgood Center for International Study, John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, Washington, DC
CONFERENCE DETAILS: NMUN•DC will host a maximum of 480 delegates. The conference focus will include six committees as well as a Security Council for unaffiliated delegates. NMUN•DC is developmental – focusing on teaching new delegates. A modified version of New York rules will be enforced and all Directors and Assistant Directors will be NMUN-trained. This is excellent preparation for NMUN•NY.
LOCATION: NCCA, in partnership with the Osgood Center for International Studies, will hold NMUN•DC at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Washington, DC offers access to renowned museums, monuments, and the opportunity for delegates to meet with Embassy and State officials.
COSTS TO CONSIDER:
NMUN•DC Fees -
$100 per school | $50 per delegate
Lodging:
2008 Cost: $164 per night, Each suite accommodates 3-4 delegates.. No meals are included and rates do not include taxes. |
SECRETARIAT: All NMUN Conferences are administered by an experienced secretariat from all over the world. We select our volunteer staff from our conference delegate ranks. Many of the individual committees are directed by either graduate students or professionals who hold at least a BA/BS in their field. The Conference Secretariat works year-round to ensure the most exciting, realistic, and rewarding educational simulation possible.
RESOURCES: Our locations and unique status with the UN allow delegations to request a briefing with Embassy and State officials. Individual student delegations arrange their own briefings.
NMUN•DC COMMITTEES: Each committee will receive a briefing from an expert speaker. A complete list of committee topics will be available in April.
Committees represented in 2008 included: Security Council, General Assembly 1st Committee, General Assembly 3rd Committee, World Health Organization, UN Population Fund,
UN Committee on Trade and Development.
REGISTRATION:
Materials Available: 1 April 2008
Registration Opens: 15 April 2008
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