For the past 15 years, the University of North Carolina's Collegiate Model United Nations Conference has brought together students from coast to coast to engage in diplomatic debates, hone their public speaking and critical thinking skills, and tackle complex global challenges.

UNCMUNC is one of North America's premier MUN conferences, proudly holding the title of the largest in the Southern United States. We pride ourselves on offering a warm welcome as we open our beautiful campus doors to delegates with a commitment to provide a state-of-the-art logistical and immersive experience.

Model United Nations at Chapel Hill (MUNCH) is a three-day international relations simulation for high school students held annually on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s campus. At MUNCH, delegates gain insight into the workings of the United Nations and the dynamics of international relations by assuming the roles of world leaders and international decision makers. Through taking on the roles of United Nations representatives, members of other international bodies, and policymakers in national cabinets, students learn about the inner workings of global politics and problem-solving.

The Journal of Foreign Affairs at Carolina (JFAC) is an undergraduate research journal at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that publishes undergraduate research on global affairs and current events. This student-run journal partners with the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Carolina International Relations Association to publish biannual issues showcasing student research and student photography from around the world. This interdisciplinary journal accepts submissions relating to global affairs and a wide variety of subjects including, but not limited to, economics, religion, anthropology, international relations, language, and regional studies.

CarolinaMUN is UNC’s Model United Nations (MUN) travel team, which sponsors a multitude of conferences in various locations within the United States. Members have the opportunity to compete and excel at some of the most challenging conferences on the circuit, and more importantly, grow tremendously as delegates throughout the year. With well over five conferences to choose from spanning both semesters as well as financial assistance to afford them, there is no shortage of opportunity to participate, regardless of what kind of experience you seek.

MoMUNtum is the branch of CIRA focused on equity and providing access to Model UN for those who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate. They collaborate with both conferences and campus affairs to run charity drives and service projects. Additionally, MoMUNtum is involved in research on equality within international relations.

CIRA’s Campus Affairs branch encompasses a wide variety of on/off campus programming and outreach activities. Campus Affairs also organizes CIRA’s b-weekly general body meetings and hosts guest speakers and discussions on international relations issues.