Model United Nations Institute at Columbia
Overview
A 5-day day camp at Columbia University offering Model UN training, public speaking, debate, and diplomacy for middle and high school students. Includes UN Headquarters tour, campus experience, and daily mentorship from expert MUN instructors.
At a glance
Sessions
Jul1 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter
Location
New York City, NY
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $1,675
Entering grades
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Open enrollment for beginner programs; Advanced and Tournament of Champions tracks require prior MUN Conference participation (2+ conferences) or prior MUN Camp attendance.
Application requirements
Age for Middle School tracks
Ages 11–13 (entering grades 6–8)
Age for High School tracks
Ages 14–17 (entering grades 9–12); Advanced High School accepts Advanced Middle School students entering 8th grade
Beginner Program Prerequisites
No prior experience required; open to students new to MUN
Advanced Program Prerequisites
2+ prior MUN Conference participation or prior MUN Camp attendance
Tournament of Champions Prerequisites
Previous MUN experience required; ideal for award-winning conference participants
Cost & sessions
Base day camp tuition is $1,675 (discounted from $1,750). Optional tutoring add-on (2 virtual sessions) costs $149 additional or $1,824 total. Multiweek discount of $50 available for combining two sessions. Early-bird discount of $75 available. Tuition includes 40 hours of MUN programming, all materials, daily lunch, certificate, t-shirt, swag bag, notebook, UN Headquarters tour, and campus dining access.
Financial aid
Limited financial aid available for students who demonstrate financial need.
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