UNISCA 2018
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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.
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 2018 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
“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 2018
Below you can find a preliminary schedule of our upcoming conference.
Week 1Monday, July 2
Morning: Opening Ceremony Afternoon: Lectures Evening: Boat ride through the Amsterdam canals Wednesday, July 4
Morning: Lectures Afternoon: Lectures Evening: Free Thursday, July 5
Morning: Exam Afternoon: Career Day Evening: Meet-and-greet with Speakers Friday, July 6
Morning: Rules of Procedure clarification Afternoon: Committee Workshops Evening: BBQ at the park |
Week 2Monday, July 9
Morning: Opening Ceremony Afternoon: Conference Starts Evening: Drinks at a city-centre café Tuesday, July 10
Morning: Conference Afternoon: Conference Evening: BBQ at the park Wednesday, July 11
Morning: Conference Afternoon: Conference Evening: To be announced Thursday, July 12
Morning: Conference Afternoon: Conference Evening: To be announced Friday, July 13
Morning: General Assembly Afternoon: Closing Ceremony Evening: Closing Party |
*** During the Weekend you are free to explore Amsterdam***
General Information
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Conference Application
Applications open at the 5th of February and will close on the 30th of April. 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:
You can submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Now' button below. You will be redirected to a questionnaire which will guide you through the application procedure. The applications are open until the 31th of May. If 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 €109, -. The tuition fee for master students and students that are not enrolled at a Dutch university is €379,-. 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. |