Overview of Harvard Model United Nations

Harvard Model United Nations is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious Model UN conference for high school students. It gathers thousands of high school students from over sixty countries around the world in Boston, Massachusetts. The conference aims to simulate the complexities of international relations, offering participants a transformative educational experience that prepares them to become future leaders.

📍Location

In-Person, Boston, MA, US🇺🇸

📅 Application deadlines

Sep 1, 2025
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💸 Costs & Aid

110 USD
The registration fees vary based on the registration deadline and role. For delegates, the fees are $110 for priority registration, $120 for general registration, and $200 for late registration. There are also separate fees for delegations and faculty advisors.

Eligibility Requirements

📋 General Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a high school during the time of the conference. College students are not eligible. Once accepted, students must be accompanied by a faculty advisor (teacher, university student, parent, administrator, or other adult 18 years or older). Delegations are capped at a maximum of 20 delegates.

👥 Age Requirements

Applicants must be 13 years of age or older.

📚 Grade Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a high school during the time of the conference.

🌍 Eligible Countries

Worldwide

Application Process

Registration opens on June 1, 2025. Priority registration deadline is September 1, 2025, general registration deadline is October 1, 2025, and late registration deadline is December 1, 2025. Applications are submitted through the delegation portal.

📅 AcademicYear

Duration

4 days

Program Dates

Jan 29, 2026 - Feb 1, 2026

Application Deadlines

Sep 1, 2025 — Priority Registration
Application Fee: 110 USD
Registration fees are US $110 per Delegate, US $110 per Delegation, and US $90 per Faculty Advisor for Priority Registration, due by October 1, 2025.
Oct 1, 2025 — General Registration
Application Fee: 120 USD
Registration fees are US $120 per Delegate, US $120 per Delegation, and US $100 per Faculty Advisor for General Registration, due by November 1, 2025.
Dec 1, 2025 — Late Registration
Application Fee: 200 USD
Registration fees are US $200 per Delegate, US $200 per Delegation, and US $150 per Faculty Advisor for Late Registration, due by December 15, 2025.