Who is eligible to attend MaasMUN?

MaasMUN is a high-school level conference, so participation is aimed at secondary-school students rather than university delegates. Applications are submitted through the mymun platform.

Where does the conference take place?

The conference is hosted in Maastricht, in the southern Netherlands, a city closely associated with the founding treaty of the European Union.

How large is the delegate cohort?

MaasMUN is a mid-sized conference, sized to allow substantive committee engagement rather than large-plenary spectacle, which suits delegates looking for genuine speaking time.

Are the fees the same for individual and delegation applicants?

The published registration fees for individual and team applicants in Maastricht are listed at the same level, denominated in euros, with payment handled through the mymun application flow.

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Maasmun

Name: Maasmun
Start: 2026-05-29T00:00:00Z
End: 2026-05-31T00:00:00Z
Location: Maastricht

Maastricht, Netherlands · high-school

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Dates: May 29–2026 (day: 31)
Fee: €90
Reg deadline: TBD
Delegates: 250
Language: English
Format: In-person

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Summary

MaasMUN convenes in Maastricht, in the southern Netherlands, drawing high-school delegates into a late-spring weekend of committee work. The conference frames itself as a mid-sized European gathering on the continental Model UN circuit, accessible to newcomers while still offering substantive debate. With a delegate cohort sized for meaningful participation rather than sprawling plenary spectacle, MaasMUN leans into the intimate, discussion-driven format that smaller Dutch and Benelux conferences are known for. Applications are routed through the standard mymun pipeline.

Why this edition matters in 2026

Maastricht carries a particular weight in European political memory: it is the city whose name is attached to the treaty that built the modern European Union. Holding a Model UN conference in this setting gives high-school delegates a tangible backdrop for debates about multilateralism, sovereignty, and the architecture of international cooperation. For the broader MUN circuit, conferences of this scale matter because they fill the space between sprawling flagship events and small school-hosted simulations. They are large enough to expose delegates to peers from across the region, but small enough that a first-time chair or delegate is not lost in the crowd. MaasMUN also sits in a part of Europe where borders feel porous and multilingual exchange is routine, which tends to shape committee culture: delegates arrive comfortable switching registers and engaging across national MUN traditions. That cross-pollination is part of what makes the Benelux circuit distinctive.

How to prepare

High-school delegates preparing for MaasMUN should treat the weekend as a chance to sharpen substantive policy fluency rather than rely on procedural theatrics. Committees at this level reward delegates who arrive with a clear read of their assigned country's actual position, including its alliance patterns, domestic constraints, and recent voting behavior in the relevant UN body. Position papers should be tight and specific. Chairs at European high-school conferences tend to penalize vague platitudes and reward concrete proposals tied to existing frameworks - treaties, resolutions, agency mandates. Reading the official UN documentation on the committee's topics, rather than relying on summary blogs, will pay off in the first unmoderated caucus. Logistically, applicants traveling from outside the Schengen area should confirm travel documents early and budget for the registration fee alongside transit and lodging in Maastricht. Delegations from schools new to the European circuit should also expect a rules-of-procedure style that may differ from THIMUN or North American conventions, and should review the conference's published RoP before arrival.

Eligibility deep-dive

Level: high-school
Age: —
Team size: —
Country quota: Open

Schedule & deadlines

Conference
May 29, 2026 – May 31, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible to attend MaasMUN?
MaasMUN is a high-school level conference, so participation is aimed at secondary-school students rather than university delegates. Applications are submitted through the mymun platform.
Where does the conference take place?
The conference is hosted in Maastricht, in the southern Netherlands, a city closely associated with the founding treaty of the European Union.
How large is the delegate cohort?
MaasMUN is a mid-sized conference, sized to allow substantive committee engagement rather than large-plenary spectacle, which suits delegates looking for genuine speaking time.
Are the fees the same for individual and delegation applicants?
The published registration fees for individual and team applicants in Maastricht are listed at the same level, denominated in euros, with payment handled through the mymun application flow.

Last verified May 27, 2026 · Source: mymun.com

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