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National Model United Nations

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  9. Application Process 2025/2026

Welcome to NMUN Bamberg - become part of the new Bamberg Delegation and experience a unique winter semester with us!

This special opportunity is open to students of all fields of study!

If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact us at nmun(at)uni-bamberg.de. We are at your service throughout the entire application process. We look forward to receiving your application!

Who can apply?

Bachelor's and teacher training students from the second semester and Master's students from the first semester can apply. It is important to us that students from any subject area are willing and able to take part in the project. Comprehensive theoretical knowledge of politics is not a prerequisite for a successful application.

Application 2025/2026

The application process consists of two phases:

Phase 1: Email your application to nmun(at)uni-bamberg.deby September 1, 2025, 11:59 pm.

Your application should include the following:

  • A CV in tabular form (one page) highlighting experience and skills relevant to the project.
  • A letter of motivation (250-300 words) explaining your passion for global affairs, the United Nations and your desire to participate in NMUN
  • An essay (300-400 words) addressing the following topic: "Strengthening Peacekeeping in Africa". Take the position of a representative of Rwanda in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and present your ideas accordingly (1st paragraph - Describe the challenges to peace and security across the African continent; 2nd paragraph - What has Rwanda already done in this context?; 3rd paragraph - What are 3 proposals from Rwanda to address the problem?)

Formatting requirements (motivation letter and essay): Font size: 12 point, Font: Times New Roman, Line spacing: single, Margins: 3 cm.

All documents must be submitted in English.

Phase 2: If your application is successful in the second phase, you will be invited to an interview in September 2025.

We are looking forward to your application!

Structure of the Project

Over the course of the winter semester, you will participate in various activities that will give you a deeper understanding of the United Nations and its role as a global organization. The project consists of the following components:

  • Seminar: A weekly seminar of 1.5 hours each focusing on the United Nations as an international organization
  • Tutorial: A weekly tutorial of 4 hours each, where tutors will provide you with the necessary skills to be well prepared for the upcoming simulation conferences.
  • Excursions: Visits to prestigious institutions beyond the seminar rooms with impressive field trips to Berlin and Washington DC.
  • Conferences: Participation in the simulation conferences in Bamberg, Erlangen, Erfurt and New York.

Want to know more? Then visit us at one of the following information evenings:

  • Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 6pm (c.t.): KR12/00.16
  • Monday, 21 July 2025, 6pm (c.t.): FG1/00.08 at Feki
  • Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 6pm (c.t.): WE5/02.006 at ERBA
  • Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 6pm (c.t.): Zoom Meeting, Meeting-ID: 623 7975 7532 (Click here to get to the Meeting!)