What is BosMUN?

Our Conference

The Boston Model United Nations Conference (BosMUN), is a three-day high school-level simulation of the United Nations, held annually on the first weekend of February. As the premier training conference in the Northeast, BosMUN helps students build skills in public speaking, diplomacy, and problem-solving, encouraging them to reach for the stars both inside and outside the committee room.

Founded in 2000 and run entirely by Boston University undergraduates, BosMUN has grown into a dynamic and welcoming space for students of all experience levels. Now entering its 26th iteration, the conference hosts over 2800 delegates across a wide range of committees, each designed to challenge, engage, and inspire.

At BosMUN, delegates step into the roles of UN representatives, cabinet members, and other global leaders to debate pressing issues. Through collaboration, creativity, and policy-driven discussion, students work together to draft resolutions, gaining not only a deeper understanding of global affairs, but also the confidence to make their voices heard.

The BosMUN Impact

What can BosMUN offer your school? As one of the largest high school MUN conferences in the country, BosMUN welcomed over 2,800 delegates from over 10 countries in 2026. Additionally, BosMUN is a premiere MUN conference in the Northeast with professional staffers, high-quality background guides, and committee sessions modeled off UN parliamentary procedure. Most importantly, however, BosMUN prides itself on being a training conference for all. Some important features include:

1. Novice committees of every category, with daises of these committees equipped to provide basic training to delegates in the novice setting

2. Introducing the BosMUN Preparation Series, a new Pre-Conference Training open for all delegates

3. How-to-MUN and How-to-Head-Delegate seminars open to all attendees hosted by the MUN team at Boston University, ranked 4th in the World Division

4. Our BosMUN Ambassador program, which will provide registering schools with any support they require in the steps leading up to their delegation attending BosMUN

Lastly, BosMUN is more than just a Model United Nations conference. We host an Opportunities Fair that gives students the chance to meet and interact with reputable institutions in the fields of academia and beyond. Our longstanding and charity partnership programs also enable students to meaningfully contribute to the global community.

Our Mission

At BosMUN, we believe that Model United Nations is more than a weekend of debate, it’s a platform for students to develop critical skills, grow into confident leaders, and find their voice in the global conversation. Our mission is to make Model UN accessible, inclusive, and impactful for delegates of all experience levels. BosMUN is a training conference, meaning we provide an open and welcoming space to learn the basics of debate, parliamentary procedure, and everything MUN. Whether you are stepping into your first committee room or returning as a seasoned delegate, our goal is to help you take meaningful steps forward as a speaker, thinker, and collaborator.

Equally important to us is the strong, ongoing partnership we maintain with schools and advisors. BosMUN truly is a community effort. We’re grateful for the time, energy, and care advisors put into supporting their students and we deeply value the trust that schools place in BosMUN each year. We are committed to honoring that relationship with consistent communication, clear expectations, and support throughout the entire conference experience. Your feedback continues to shape how we grow and improve, and we view our connection with schools as a cornerstone of what makes BosMUN thrive.

Our Vision

BosMUN brings together young leaders from around the world through a shared commitment to diplomacy, dialogue, and global engagement. We aim to create a welcoming space where students of all backgrounds can explore complex international issues, broaden their worldviews, and build meaningful connections. Through inclusive and immersive programming, BosMUN encourages cross-cultural understanding and invites students to reach for the stars as emerging global citizens.

We believe that the future of international cooperation starts with education, empathy, and leadership. By connecting delegates from across diverse regions and experiences, BosMUN seeks to inspire the next generation of thinkers, diplomats, and changemakers. Our vision is not just to simulate global conversations, but to spark them, giving students  the confidence, skills, and community to carry those conversations beyond BosMUN.

The Boston University International Affairs Association

BosMUN is made possible by the incredible Boston University students who bring the conference to life, especially the BUIAA community! The Boston University International Affairs Association (BUIAA) is the university’s largest student organization and serves as the home to five student-led branches representing a wide range of interests across campus. 

Alongside BosMUN, these branches include BarMUN, a premier college-level Model UN conference held each November; one of the nation’s top-ranked collegiate Model UN travel teams; Students for the United Nations, which is our philanthropic arm which focuses on community service and advocacy; and the International Relations Review, a leading undergraduate publication in international affairs, published in the Library of Congress. 

Together, BUIAA and its branches are dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for students, both within BU and beyond, by fostering leadership. collaboration, and a strong engagement with global issues.