Regional Academy
on the United Nations
Training the new generation of internationalists
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.
“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
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