Frequently Asked Questions

What was last year’s conference like?

At our 2024 Home Conference, we welcomed over delegates from 25 countries. We ran a broad range of committee, including DISEC, COP28, WHO, IOC, Ad Hoc and a historical crisis committee! You can expect a similar mix of traditional and innovative committees this year - head to our ‘Committees’ page for more details about our 2025 committees! You can see what attendees from previous years had to say at the bottom of our ‘Conference’ page.

What are your fees, and how do they work?

The delegate fee for 2025 is £300. We want to make our conference as accessible as possible, and we are able to award partial fee waivers to some schools and delegates. If you have any questions about these fees and whether you would be eligible for a partial wee waiver, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@oxfordglobal.org

What age groups can attend the conference?

OG’s conferences are for high school students aged 14-18. However, we can accommodate exceptions in special circumstances. Please contact us if you have any questions about this.

High school students can also apply to Assistant Directors, for which there is only a fee of £30 (VAT included) to join the conference.

how many delegates are assigned per country position?

We typically have one student per country in most of our committees. Occasionally we run double delegation committees where country positions are represented by a team of two delegates. More detailed information about committees will be posted on our website or communicated to participants via email.

Can I attend as an individual delegate?

You may certainly apply as an individual delegate; simply create an account on OG Hub and click to apply to the conference: select ‘Delegate’ in registration Step 1 and ‘As an individual’ in Step 2.

Can I APPLY to serve as an Assistant Director?

Recruitment for Assistant Directors at our 2025 event has now finished, and we’re thrilled to have a fantastic team of ADs supporting this year’s conference. If you’re keen to get involved, applications for AD positions will reopen in 2026 - we’d love to see you apply then!

When will delegates be assigned their country/committee?

Participants will be able to make their own committee and country selections when they are accepted to the conference. If you are applying as a faculty advisor on behalf of a delegation, you will be able to make these selections for your delegates. Please note that positions are only confirmed and reserved upon payment and are therefore subject to change up until your payment has been received.

What if I am new to mun?

We welcome delegates of all experience levels, and with a little preparation you’ll be ready to make the most of the conference. In the autumn, we will provide background guides for each committee, covering everything you need to participate successfully. Many delegates find that the topics - often drawn from international relations or human rights - are new to them, but our guides are designed to introduce these issues in an accessible way so you can start exploring with confidence. While the rules of procedure may seem daunting at first, they are straightforward to learn and easy to pick up during committee sessions.

If you are completely new to MUN, we especially encourage you to join NoviceNations, our beginner-focused conference. It’s the perfect environment to build confidence, learn the ropes, and experience the excitement of debate in a supportive setting.

Can you help me book accommodation?

On occasion we can offer discounts on accommodation in Oxford. However, as a basic principle all delegates, Faculty Advisors, and Assistant Directors are responsible for sourcing their own accommodation.

What do you recommend doing for meals?

On occasion we can offer meal packages for one or more meals, however apart from these all delegates, Faculty Advisors, and Assistant Directors are responsible for sourcing their own meals. Our venue is located in the centre of Oxford with many restaurants and supermarkets nearby, with food options for all price brackets available.

Who should I contact in an emergency?

For any urgent enquiries during the conference, please contact one of our secretariat members. These contact details will be shared closer to the date of the conference.

What is OG’s affiliation to the university?

OG is a social enterprise that works in collaboration with some of Oxford’s colleges, especially relating to access. All of our staff members are university affiliates or alumni, but the organisation has no official ties to the university. Most importantly, the university is not responsible for the content or delivery of the conference.

Can I put ‘University of Oxford’ on my CV if I attend one of OG’s events?

No. You do not receive any university credit for attending one of OG’s conferences.