Welcome to the Regional Academy on the United Nations

What we do

The Regional Academy on the United Nations (RAUN) is a non-profit international education program that brings together UN Organizations and outstanding Master and PhD students. As part of the nine-month-long program, students get the opportunity to conduct hands-on research projects for the Organizations and to attend lectures and interactive workshops in different countries given by experts and practitioners.

Our program in short

  • Extra-curricular activity complementing university studies
  • Open to Master and PhD students from all academic disciplines
  • 7 months duration from September until April
  • No tuition for participation, except for a minor service charge of 200 €
  • One theme of global relevance each year
  • Topical policy research projects carried out by students in cooperation with UN
  • 2 online sessions and 2 in-person sessions in different cities
  • Additional side events during the academic year
  • Forum for networking and academic exchange

Benefits for participants

The Regional Academy offers its participants several unique benefits and opportunities:
  • Gaining practical knowledge about the UN system and international cooperation
  • Supporting the work of the UN in finding solutions to global challenges
  • Learning from high-ranking UN & government officials
  • Meeting like-minded peers and networking with practitioners
  • Acquiring cultural awareness and understanding
  • Improving research and presentation skills
  • Developing strong interpersonal skills
  • Publishing research projects
  • Certificates of successful completion
  • Additional performance certificates and awards
  • … and many more

More information

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"The Regional Academy on the United Nations is a valuable multicultural educational initiative to train an emerging generation of young scholars in issues of importance to the United Nations"
Jan Eliasson 
Former UN Deputy Secretary-General