UNISCA 2019

Starting as a student initiative in 1997, UNISCA established itself as a sophisticated and high-quality student conference that attracts ambitious participants from across the globe. It prides itself on establishing an intense and rewarding two-week program. Participants not only get to participate in a thrilling Model United Nations but also expand their horizon intellectually by receiving interesting lectures by renowned speakers. Furthermore, UNISCA offers amazing evening activities where participants make friends for a life-time.
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In the first week of UNISCA students will receive lectures on subjects that relate to the topics discussed during the second week: the actual conference. Aside from writing a position paper before the first week starts, participants will write a compulsory exam near the end of the first week on the subjects in order to be eligible for the 6 ECTS academic credits. The grade for UNISCA as an official University of Amsterdam subject is determined by an essay, an exam, a participation grade and by a presentation during the conference. 

The course load of UNISCA 2019 consists of academic literature that is related to the topics that will be discussed in the different councils and committees during the conference.

In the second week the actual conference will start. Participants will be assigned to their preferred UNISCA track. As a delegate of a country, one will represent that states’ national interests in the debates. As a judge, one will handle inter-state cases in the ICJ moot-court, as a Journalist, one will review, report and comment upon all the developments in the daily newspaper. ​

On almost all evenings a fun evening activity awaits you. Prepare to get to know Amsterdam like a local!

Three elements of UNISCA

Academic
University credits

Model United Nations
UN Simulation

Social
Evening Activities

“Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth...
these are one and the same fight. We must connect the dots between climate change, water scarcity, energy shortages, global health, food security and women's empowerment.
​Solutions to one problem must be solutions for all. ​”

~ Ban Ki-moon ~

Conference Curriculum 2019

Below you can find the schedule of our previous conference.

Week 1

Monday, July 1
Morning: Opening Ceremony
Afternoon: Lectures
Evening: Boat tour through Amsterdam

Tuesday, July 2
Morning: Lectures
Afternoon: Lectures
Evening: ​TBA

Wednesday, July 3
Morning: Lectures
Afternoon: Lectures
Evening: Free

Thursday, July 4
Morning: Exam
Afternoon: Body Language and Public Speaking Workshop
Evening: Visit to the Heineken Experience

Friday, July 5
Morning: Opening Ceremony & Rules of Procedure
Afternoon: Conference 
Evening:​ Freaky Friday Party

Week 2

Monday, July 8
Morning: ​Delegates & ICJ Workshops
Afternoon: Delegates & ICJ Workshops
Evening: ​Boat tour through Amsterdam

Tuesday, July 9
Morning: Conference
Afternoon: Conference
Evening:​ TBA

Wednesday, July 10
Morning: Conference
Afternoon: Conference
Evening: ​Networking

Thursday, July 11
Morning: Conference
Afternoon: Conference
Evening: ​Off

Friday, July 12
Morning: General Assembly
Afternoon: Closing Ceremony
Evening: Closing Party!

*** During the weekend you are free to explore Amsterdam***

You can check the Committees and Topics here.

General Information

Conference Application
Applications open on the 18th March 2019. One has to be enrolled in a university and younger than 30 years to be able to participate in UNISCA. Also, a proficiency in English is required. In order to apply successfully, each aspiring participant is expected to deliver:
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1. Their CV in English;
2. A max. 300 word motivation letter as to why you would like to participate in the conference and what preferences you have for roles at the MUN;
3. A Transcript of Records issued by your university showing you have obtained all study credits from the first year of your bachelor education. 

​Once you are accepted into the conference, you will receive further instructions from the Secretary of the Board of Directors.​

Conference Fee
​The tuition fee for Dutch or international students that attend the University of Amsterdam or another university in the Netherlands is €129,-. 

The tuition fee for master students and students that are not enrolled at a Dutch university is €399,-.

Dress Code
UNISCA is a simulation of the United Nations. As such, we oblige participants to dress accordingly. The dress code is business casual for the first lecture week and formal for the second conference week. Sneakers are not permitted.

​General Terms & Conditions
​Please refer to this page for our General Terms and Conditions.