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University Francisco de Vitoria MUN
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University Francisco de Vitoria MUN

Madrid, Spain · high-school

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Dates
Nov 12–2026 (day: 15)
Fee
TBD
Reg deadline
TBD
Delegates
140
Language
English
Format
In-person
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Summary

University Francisco de Vitoria MUN convenes in Madrid, hosted by a Spanish private university with a strong tradition of academic conferences. The gathering draws high school delegates into a multi-day simulation cycle, framing Model UN as both a diplomatic exercise and a structured introduction to multilateral negotiation. As a high school level event held on a university campus, it positions itself as a bridge between secondary school MUN circuits and the more demanding university tournaments that students may pursue afterward.

Why this edition matters in 2026

Madrid sits at an interesting node in the European MUN ecosystem. It is close enough to the Brussels-Geneva policy axis to attract delegates interested in EU affairs, yet rooted in a distinct Iberian and Hispanophone diplomatic tradition that pulls Latin American case studies into committee debate more naturally than conferences further north. A high school conference held in this environment tends to surface agenda items that bridge European and Latin American perspectives, which is not the default mix at many circuits. The scale of the gathering matters as much as its location. With a moderate delegate count rather than a sprawling thousand-strong field, the conference can run committees small enough that every delegate is forced to speak, draft, and negotiate substantively. For high school delegates still building their procedural instincts, this kind of forced participation is usually more developmentally useful than blending into a large GA committee where the loudest few dominate. The host institution's profile also shapes the experience. University-run high school conferences often pair students with chairs and crisis staff who are themselves active university competitors, which raises the technical baseline of feedback delegates receive on resolutions, position papers, and floor speeches.

How to prepare

Delegates preparing for this conference should treat it as a serious procedural workout rather than a casual circuit stop. That means investing in position papers that go beyond restating national talking points and instead identify a specific negotiating zone where the assigned country can credibly move. High school delegates who arrive in Madrid with a clear sense of what their country wants, what it can concede, and which blocs it can plausibly anchor will outperform those who simply memorize background guides. Because the conference sits in Spain, expect committee dynamics to reflect Spanish and broader European policy frames on issues like migration, climate financing, and Latin American relations. Delegates representing countries with strong positions on these questions should prepare for sharper questioning from chairs. Those representing smaller states should look for opportunities to broker between larger blocs rather than competing for airtime against them. Logistically, Madrid is well connected by air and rail across Europe, which makes the conference accessible for delegations from across the continent and from Latin America. Travel planning should account for visa requirements where relevant and for the academic calendar of the host university, which can affect campus access and accommodation options nearby. Finally, delegates should use the multi-day format deliberately. The opening sessions reward delegates who establish themselves as drafters early; the middle sessions reward those who can hold a bloc together through amendments; the closing sessions reward those who can read the room and pivot to whichever resolution is actually going to pass.

Eligibility deep-dive

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

Schedule & deadlines

  1. Conference

    Nov 12, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

  • Where and when does University Francisco de Vitoria MUN take place?

    The conference is held in Madrid, Spain, hosted by Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, and runs across several consecutive days in the autumn.

  • Who is eligible to participate?

    The conference is aimed at high school level delegates, making it suitable for secondary school students building experience on the European MUN circuit.

  • How large is the conference?

    It is a moderately sized gathering rather than a mass conference, which typically allows for smaller committee sizes and more individual speaking opportunities for each delegate.

  • How do delegates apply?

    Applications are handled through the conference listing on mymun.com, which is the standard registration platform used by the organizers.

  • Why choose a Madrid-based conference?

    Madrid offers a distinctive vantage point that bridges European and Latin American diplomatic frames, which often surfaces in committee debate and bloc dynamics in ways that differ from conferences further north in Europe.

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

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