NAIMUN vs ILMUNC: Which Program Is Right for You?
Georgetown's NAIMUN and Penn's ILMUNC are the other two giants of the winter MUN circuit. NAIMUN is famous for committee depth and a DC setting that attracts policy-minded delegates; ILMUNC leans crisis-committee innovation and draws heavily from the mid-Atlantic school circuit. Both fill hotel blocks fast — the choice is usually made by your advisor's calendar.
Below is a side-by-side comparison of NAIMUN LXIV (North American Invitational Model United Nations) and Ivy League Model United Nations Conference XLIII (ILMUNC). A blank row is a fact we do not hold — not a zero, and not a no.
| NAIMUN | ILMUNC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Varies — see Cost and funding | Varies — see Cost and funding |
| Application deadline | Final late registration January 4, 2027; regular tier ends October 26, 2026 | Final late registration/payment November 30, 2026; aid October 31 |
| Grade eligibility | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Format | In person | In person |
| Location | Washington, DC, United States | Philadelphia, PA, United States |
| Program dates | February 11, 2027 | Not listed |
| Application destination | naimun.modelun.org | ilmunc.org |
| Organizer | Georgetown International Relations Association | Ivy League Model United Nations Conference, University of Pennsylvania |
NAIMUN LXIV (North American Invitational Model United Nations)
Ivy League Model United Nations Conference XLIII (ILMUNC)
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, NAIMUN or ILMUNC?
NAIMUN: Varies — see Cost and funding. ILMUNC: Varies — see Cost and funding. Confirm each figure on the program's official page before budgeting.
Can I apply to both NAIMUN and ILMUNC?
The application destinations are evaluated independently. NAIMUN: naimun.modelun.org. ILMUNC: ilmunc.org. Review each provider's current instructions before assuming either application is open or compatible with the other.
Which is better for college applications, NAIMUN or ILMUNC?
We do not rank enrichment programs by admissions value. Use the comparison to assess whether each program's documented constraints fit your situation, and check the details that decide it for you on each program's official page.
What grades can apply to NAIMUN and ILMUNC?
NAIMUN: Grades 9–12. ILMUNC: Grades 9–12. Eligibility can change between cycles, so confirm it on each program's official page before applying.
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