Harvard Model UN

A four-day international relations simulation for high school students held each year in downtown Boston, where delegates take on the roles of world leaders and work on global issues in general assembly, crisis and specialized committees. The conference draws more than 3,000 high school students from schools around the world and meets in January. A smaller online version with sessions in October and December is also offered for students who cannot travel to Boston.

Offered by Harvard University. Competition for high school students in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2026-11-01.

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Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Boston, Massachusetts.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
The last posted deadline, November 1, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Harvard Model UN

When is the Harvard Model UN deadline?

The last posted deadline, November 1, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Is Harvard Model UN free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Harvard Model UN?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Boston, Massachusetts. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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