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MUN/Münster University International Model United Nations
Münster University International Model United Nations
Part of the Münster University International Model United Nations series

Münster University International Model United Nations

Münster, Germany · high-school

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Dates
Jun 4–2026 (day: 7)
Fee
€120
Reg deadline
TBD
Delegates
250
Language
English
Format
In-person
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Summary

Münster University International Model United Nations (MUIMUN) is a high-school-level simulation hosted in the German city of Münster, drawing delegates from across Europe and beyond for several days of committee work conducted in English. Organised by students at the University of Münster, the conference combines a compact delegate pool with the historical resonance of its host city - a setting long associated with the Treaties of Westphalia that helped shape the modern state system. The edition is positioned as a mid-sized European gathering with a single uniform fee for participants, no separate delegation pricing tier, and an application channel routed through the mainstream MyMUN platform. For schools planning their international circuit, MUIMUN sits in the late-spring window and offers a manageable scale suited to first-time travellers as well as experienced high-school diplomats.

Why this edition matters in 2026

Münster occupies an unusual place in the history of diplomacy. The Treaties of Westphalia, negotiated in the city alongside Osnabrück, are routinely invoked in international relations curricula as a reference point for sovereignty, religious pluralism, and the practice of multilateral negotiation. Holding a Model UN in this setting gives delegates a tangible link between the seminar-room theory of diplomacy and the physical streets where some of its founding compromises were brokered. For the European high-school circuit specifically, MUIMUN matters because conferences pitched at the secondary-school level - rather than the more crowded university tier - remain comparatively scarce on the continent. A university-hosted event that nonetheless caters to high-school delegates offers younger participants exposure to a campus environment and to chairs drawn from a serious academic community, without the intimidation of competing against undergraduates in the same committees. The conference is also a useful data point for understanding how German universities continue to invest in student-led international programming. MUIMUN's longevity and its anchoring at a research university signal that Model UN remains a recognised extracurricular pathway within the German higher-education ecosystem, which has implications for delegates considering study options in the country.

How to prepare

Preparation for MUIMUN should start with the basics that any serious high-school delegate already knows: read the study guide carefully, draft a position paper that reflects the assigned country's actual foreign-policy posture rather than a generic talking-points sheet, and rehearse opening speeches until they fit comfortably inside a strict speakers' list. Because the conference operates in English and draws an international room, delegates whose first language is not English should invest extra time in active-listening drills and in the vocabulary of procedural motions. Given Münster's symbolic association with early modern peacemaking, delegates can also benefit from reading lightly around the diplomatic history of the host city. References to the Westphalian settlement land well in committee when used sparingly and accurately - and badly when deployed as decoration. Knowing what the treaties actually changed, and what they did not, is more useful than name-dropping the term. Logistically, teams travelling from outside Germany should plan transit through Münster/Osnabrück airport or via rail connections from Düsseldorf and the wider Rhine-Ruhr region. The fee structure is uniform per participant rather than discounted at the delegation level, so school budgets should be calculated head-by-head. Advisors should confirm accommodation arrangements early, as Münster is a compact university town where rooms during conference weekends can tighten quickly.

Eligibility deep-dive

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

Schedule & deadlines

  1. Conference

    Jun 4, 2026 – Jun 7, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

  • Who can participate in MUIMUN?

    The conference is pitched at the high-school level, with delegates applying as individuals or through their school teams via the MyMUN platform.

  • Where is the conference held?

    MUIMUN is hosted in Münster, Germany, a city historically associated with the Treaties of Westphalia and home to the University of Münster, which organises the event.

  • What language is used in committee?

    Committees run in English, which is standard for international Model UN conferences in continental Europe at the high-school level.

  • How are fees structured?

    MUIMUN charges a single per-participant fee in euros, with no separate discounted rate for team registrations.

  • Is MUIMUN suitable for first-time delegates?

    Yes - the conference's mid-sized scale and high-school focus make it a workable choice for newer delegates, though some prior MUN experience or strong preparation is recommended given the international field.

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

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