K.U. Leuven Model United Nations Student Association is an independent student association in Leuven. Since 2010 we offer the MUN concept to students of the Catholic University of Leuven. Our goals are to promote the values of the United Nations, to increase public awareness about several topics which have an important value on the international forum and to stimulate active citizenship among students. Furthermore, we aim to strengthen the relations between the civil society and national and international authorities.

We offer enthusiastic students the chance to develop their rhetorical and social skills in an international environment. Additionally, participation at KULMUN should improve the insight in international politics. Hereto, we organize monthly workshops and realistic political simulations and travel abroad to attend international MUN conferences, where one gets the unique opportunity to have fascinating discussions, expand their area of interest and explore global cultural diversity while meeting people from all over the world.

Apart from introducing students to the world of MUN, we encourage an atmosphere of friendship within the KULMUN society by organizing social events and team building activities. Serious and ambitious, with a lot of fun, to gain experiences and friendships to carry with us for the rest of our lives.

Mission Statement

KULMUN Student Association has been set up to enhance professional skills in the field of political negotiation by offering a high qualitative and secure learning environment open to all students of the K.U. Leuven. This environment is created around the international known format of Model United Nations.

We promote the values of the United Nations, wish to increase public awareness on topics which have importance on an international level and to stimulate active citizenship among youth, to help strengthen the relations between the civil society and national and international authorities, to disseminate the democratic values.

Core Values

Quality

For us, quality is the standard that we approach.

We act after a well thought consideration and a decent preparation. It means a stunning first impression and a satisfying second. All this can only be achieved by working hard, good communication with and between all actors, and keeping our goals realistic.

Professionalism

Being a student association doesn’t mean to us that professionalism is out of order. We are driven by ambition and result oriented. We believe in our competences and in those of our members and approach every challenge at a professional manner.

Being a Group

We find the atmosphere within the team very important. We consider it as a strength to be an association with members with different nationalities and different educational backgrounds. A good atmosphere helps us grow, developing our skills and stimulates the passionate attitude we expect from all our members. The group is a reason to go further and is a reason to look back. KULMUN is more than an organization facilitating debate and improvement of your skills; we connect, unite, share, celebrate… together.

Fun

Serious, but with sparkling eyes. Ambitious, with a smile that embraces our engagement. The fun factor may never be too far away. KULMUN is a body that should give energy, a place where one goes to with excitement. We just know that learning can be fun; we do it all the time.