National Model United Nations (NMUN)

National Model United Nations (NMUN) is the largest, most prestigious, and oldest active university-level Model UN simulation in the world.
Each year, it brings together more than 5,000 university students from leading international institutions to address the most pressing global challenges.

NMUN•Spain Conference at La Salle Campus Barcelona

After nearly two decades of consistent participation as a top-tier delegation, La Salle Campus Barcelona, a founding member of Universitat Ramon Llull, is proud to host the international edition of NMUN in Spain. This event opens a unique window for the university community and the city of Barcelona to engage with global diplomacy.

• Dates: November 23–27, 2026.
• Venue: La Salle Campus Barcelona
• Scale: more than 400 university students and faculty members from over 30 countries.

“Hosting NMUN Spain 2026 is an incredible milestone for our School of Business and for the entire campus community. We have been participating in this cross-disciplinary initiative for 19 editions, and hosting the international edition in Barcelona and at La Salle-URL reflects our commitment to a transdisciplinary and humanistic education that empowers students to lead with purpose, think critically, and engage responsibly with the world's most complex challenges”

— Dr. Christopher Kennett, Dean of the La Salle-URL International Faculty of Commerce and Digital Economy

Sustainable Development and World Capital of Architecture 2026

In 2026, the world of architecture turns its gaze to Barcelona. The International Union of Architects, with the support of UNESCO, has named the Catalan city the World Capital of Architecture. This designation brings with it a wide range of activities across Barcelona's ten districts over ten months. La Salle-URL contributes to organising part of the programme, while transforming the campus and the city into a hub of transformative activity, true to the Lasallian commitment to the territorial, economic, and social development of its surroundings.

La Salle-URL is part of the World Capital of Architecture through activities organised by its four schools and faculties: the Higher Technical School of Architecture (ETSALS); the Higher Technical School of Engineering (ETSELS); the International Faculty of Commerce and Digital Economy (FICEDLS); and the Faculty of Philosophy (FFLS).

In the context of Barcelona's designation as World Capital of Architecture 2026, the NMUN•Spain 2026 conference will include sessions dedicated to:

General Assembly Plenary (GA)

Progress and Implementation of the New Urban Agenda

• Accelerating the Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

• Localising SDG 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities, through Subnational Governance
• Technology and Governance in the Digital Age

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

• Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Urban Contexts
• Green Education

United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)

• Implementation of Goal 12, Enhancing Green Spaces and Urban Planning, of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
• Sustainable Cooling and Energy Efficiency

Student Leadership: Training the Diplomats of the Future

La Salle Campus Barcelona has selected Alena Múnera González, a third-year student of the Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, to serve as Secretary-General of NMUN Barcelona 2026. She takes up the role on April 2, 2026, after delivering a speech in the United Nations General Assembly Hall during the closing ceremony of NMUN New York to announce the NMUN•Spain 2026.

What is NMUN (National Model United Nations)

NMUN is not just a simulation — it is an experiential learning platform formally associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications since 1982.

What happens during the conference? Delegates represent UN member states in high-level simulations, taking part in:

• Formal debate and diplomacy: following strict UN protocol.
• Negotiation and drafting: creating realistic resolutions to global problems.
• Consensus-building: working across regional blocs to find common ground.

Skills developed:

1. Critical thinking and policy analysis.
2. Public speaking and persuasive communication.
3. Intercultural competence and professional conduct.

Legacy: 19 Delegations – La Salle Campus Barcelona's Historic Participation

Our delegation has a long tradition of excellence at National Model United Nations, representing diverse nations and earning institutional recognition.

The NMUN Course: Beyond the Conference

Led by the International Faculty of Commerce and Digital Economy and the Faculty of Philosophy, NMUN is offered as a cross-disciplinary elective course open to programmes and academic years. Students from diverse fields participate, including:

• Architecture
• Business
• Engineering
• Philosophy

What Students Do in the Course

Once the country assigned to the delegation is confirmed, students prepare from October through to the New York conference during the Easter break. The course combines academic research with intensive practical training:

• In-depth research on the assigned country (political system, economy, foreign policy priorities, regional blocs, SDG challenges)
• Committee/topic research and position-building
• Speech writing and public speaking
• Negotiation practice and diplomatic simulations
• Teamwork under pressure (coalition-building, drafting, amendment strategy)

Delegation Profile

La Salle Campus Barcelona is proud to present a delegation of 24 students, selected for their academic performance and strong extracurricular profiles. Students are chosen through a rigorous process from among more than 70 candidates, ensuring a delegation with high academic standards and excellent professional potential.

Committee Participation and Thematic Scope

At NMUN, students participate in diplomatic roles across multiple committees and address topics aligned with the UN's 2030 Agenda, including areas such as:

• Gender equality
• Economic development
• Sustainable energy and environmental sustainability
• Disarmament and development
• Science and technology
• Sustainable tourism
• Food security and rural poverty
• Children in conflict
• Human rights and social inclusion
• Peacebuilding

Expected Impact on Students

The experience is designed to:

• Build leadership and confidence in international settings
• Strengthen negotiation and consensus-building skills
• Develop professional communication and teamwork skills
• Prepare students to tackle complex global challenges with a public policy mindset