Frequently Asked Questions

What was last year’s conference like?

OxfordMUN 2023 was our largest conference since the COVID-19 pandemic, and we welcomed over 900 delegates from 25 countries to Oxford for the conference. We ran 14 committees, including DISEC, COP28, a moot court of the European Court of Human Rights, and two historical committees. You can expect a similar mix of traditional and innovative committees this year, and you can. You can see what attendees from previous years had to say about OxfordMUN at the bottom of our ‘Conference’ page.

What are your fees, and how do they work?

The delegate fee for OxfordMUN 2024 is £300. We want to make our conference as accessible as possible, and we are able to award partial fee waivers to some schools and delegates. If you have any questions about these fees and whether you would be eligible for a partial wee waiver, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@oxfordglobal.org

What age groups can attend the conference?

OxfordMUN is for high school students aged 14-18. However, we can accommodate exceptions in special circumstances. Please contact us if you have any questions about this.

High school students can also apply to Assistant Directors, for which there is only a fee of £30 (VAT included) to join the conference.

how many delegates are assigned per country position?

We typically have one student per country in most of our committees. Occasionally we run double delegation committees where country positions are represented by a team of two delegates. More detailed information about committees will be posted on our website or communicated to participants via email.

Can I attend as an individual delegate?

You may certainly apply as an individual delegate; simply create an account on OG Hub and click to apply to the conference: select ‘Delegate’ in registration step 1 and ‘As an individual’ in step 2.

Can I APPLY to serve as an Assistant Director?

If you have significant Model UN experience, you may certainly apply for an AD spot. You may do so by creating an account on OG Hub and clicking to apply to the conference as an ‘Assistant Director’ in registration step 1. Then, select ‘As an Assistant Director’ from the dropdown in step 2, and please also fill out the AD-specific question in step 4. (Assistant Director applications are not yet open).

When will delegates be assigned their country/committee?

Participants will be able to make their own committee and country selections when they are accepted to the conference. If you are applying as a faculty advisor on behalf of a delegation, you will be able to make these selections for your delegates. Please note that positions are only confirmed and reserved upon payment and are therefore subject to change up until your payment has been received.

What if I am new to mun?

We welcome delegates of all experience levels, and we are confident that with a bit of preparation you will be ready to go for the conference. In the autumn, we will be sending out background guides for each committee—these will contain everything you will need to know to be successful. For many delegates, the committee topics will be new subjects in international relations or human rights that they have not studied before, but we aim to introduce the topics in an accessible manner, so that you can begin learning more about these issues. While the rules of procedure in committee can be daunting, they are very easy to pick up.

Can you help me book accommodation?

On occasion we can offer discounts on accommodation in Oxford. However, as a basic principle all delegates, Faculty Advisors, and Assistant Directors are responsible for sourcing their own accommodation.

What do you recommend doing for meals?

On occasion we can offer meal packages for one or more meals, however apart from these all delegates, Faculty Advisors, and Assistant Directors are responsible for sourcing their own meals. Our venue is located in the centre of Oxford with many restaurants and supermarkets nearby, with food options for all price brackets available.

Who should I contact in an emergency?

For any urgent enquiries during the conference, please contact one of our secretariat members. These contact details will be shared closer to the date of the conference.

What is Oxford Global’s affiliation to the university?

Oxford Global is a social enterprise that works in collaboration with some of Oxford’s colleges, especially relating to access. All of our staff members are university affiliates or alumni, but the organisation has no official ties to the university. Most importantly, the university is not responsible for the content or delivery of the conference.

Can I put ‘University of Oxford’ on my CV if I attend one of Oxford Global’s events?

No. You do not receive any university credit for attending one of Oxford Global’s conferences.