Leiden Model United Nations Foundation

What Leiden Model United Nations Foundation does

Leiden Model United Nations Foundation is an independent, Dutch non-profit, student-led organization founded in 2005 that selects, trains, and sends delegations of Leiden University and Leiden University College students to prestigious Model United Nations conferences worldwide. The foundation operates a structured Preparatory Track programme combining weekly Skills Labs (covering public speaking, lobbying, research, and resolution writing), three-hour Mock Sessions simulating UN committee dynamics, and one-on-one Personal Development Programme (PDP) mentoring delivered by board members, with all training held at Leiden University's Wijnhaven building in The Hague. The product portfolio includes three annual external delegations (IEUMUN Madrid in autumn, Harvard National MUN in Boston/NYC in winter, and MEDMUN at Sciences Po Menton in spring), an alumni delegation track, and the foundation's own hosted international conference LeiMUN 2026 scheduled for May 2026.

The business model is a non-profit fee-for-service plus donations structure. Revenue derives primarily from one-time delegate participation fees (€599 for IEUMUN Madrid, €1,399 for Harvard National MUN, with MEDMUN and LeiMUN fees varying), with these fees covering transport, accommodation, training, meals, and conference delegate registration. Pricing is supplemented by occasional scholarships (notably a €400 reduction from The Hertie School for Harvard) and donation-based support aimed at keeping participation accessible. Installment payment plans are offered. The foundation employs no salaried full-time staff; operations are run by a rotating 17-member volunteer board (currently Board XXXV) led by President Sixte Foucque.

Distribution is direct and institutionally gated: candidates must be Leiden University or Leiden University College students aged 18+, apply by email with CV and motivation letter, and pass an interview. Marketing is concentrated on Instagram, a monthly email newsletter, and word-of-mouth through the Leiden University network. Strategic partnerships with Leiden University (institutional access), BKB Amsterdam and The Hague Corporate Affairs (lobbying training), and roughly 12 embassies (professional networking) extend the programme's value proposition but do not alter the single-institution customer base.

Name

Leiden Model United Nations Foundation

Legal name

Leiden MUN Foundation

Website

https://leidenmun.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Leiden MUN Foundation is a Dutch non-profit, founded in 2005, that trains Leiden University students and sends them as delegates to prestigious international Model United Nations conferences, operating via a volunteer board and fee-funded Preparatory Tracks.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Education and Training Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Model United Nations (MUN) (EDAMAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK), Academic & Education Conference Organizers (THAHACAE)

Keywords

• Educational training programs
• Model united nations delegations
• Student development services
• Diplomatic skills training
• Conference delegation services

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Delegate Participation Fees: Leiden MUN charges participation fees for each conference delegation to cover transport, accommodation, training, meals, and conference delegate fees. IEUMUN Madrid costs €599; Harvard National MUN costs €1399; LeiMUN conference fees vary.
2. Donations and Scholarships: As a non-profit organization, Leiden MUN relies on donations and scholarship support to keep participation accessible and reduce financial barriers for students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Leiden MUN Foundation is an independent, non-profit, student-led Model United Nations organization established in 2005 that selects, trains, and sends delegations of Leiden University students to prestigious international MUN conferences. Its core offering is the Preparatory Track training program — combining Skills Labs, Mock Sessions, and one-on-one PDP Mentoring — alongside annual delegation services to conferences such as IEUMUN Madrid, Harvard National MUN, and MEDMUN. The foundation also hosts its own annual LeiMUN conference in Leiden.

Product overview

Leiden MUN Foundation operates as a unified educational programme centered around its Preparatory Track system, which combines three core training components: Skills Labs (weekly interactive skills training), Mock Sessions (practical MUN simulations), and PDP Mentoring (one-on-one personal development coaching). The Foundation sends delegations to prestigious international MUN conferences (IEUMUN Madrid, Harvard National MUN, and annual spring conferences) and hosts its own LeiMUN conference annually. Alumni receive continued access to conference delegations and networking opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LeiMUN: Annual Model United Nations conference hosted by Leiden MUN Foundation at Leiden University's Faculty of Law in the historic city of Leiden, Netherlands. The conference brings together delegates from around the world to engage in diplomatic debates on pressing global issues.

Products and services

• Preparatory Tracks (Prep Tracks) Intensive multi-week training programs that prepare selected Leiden University students for Model United Nations conferences. Each Prep Track combines Skills Labs, Mock Sessions, and one-on-one PDP Mentoring, with tailored durations per delegation (e.g., 6.5 weeks for IEUMUN Madrid, 12 weeks for Harvard National MUN).
• Skills Labs Weekly interactive training sessions (Tuesday evenings) teaching four key competencies: public speaking, lobbying, research, and resolution writing. Held at Leiden University's Wijnhaven building in The Hague.
• Mock Sessions Weekly three-hour MUN simulations (Wednesday evenings) where delegates represent assigned UN Member States and practice debating current topics in preparation for upcoming conferences.
• Personal Development Programme (PDP) Mentoring One-on-one mentoring scheme where each delegate is paired with an experienced Board Member for individualized personal and professional development throughout the duration of the Prep Track.
• IEUMUN Madrid Delegation Annual delegation sent to IE University Model United Nations in Madrid, Spain, held each autumn. Includes a 6.5-week Preparatory Track and the conference itself for €599, covering transport, accommodation, training, delegate dinner, and conference delegate fee.
• Harvard National MUN (HNMUN) Delegation Annual delegation sent to Harvard National Model United Nations in Boston and New York City, held each winter. Includes a 12-week Preparatory Track and the conference itself for €1,399, covering flights to/from the U.S., hotels in Boston and NYC, delegate dinner in NYC, 12 weeks of training, and conference delegate fee. A €400 scholarship via The Hertie School is available. Leiden MUN has attended HNMUN for 21 consecutive years.
• MEDMUN Delegation Delegation to Mediterranean Model United Nations organized by Sciences Po Menton, including a five-week Preparatory Track and conference attendance.
• LeiMUN 2026 Conference Annual international Model United Nations conference hosted by Leiden MUN Foundation at Leiden University's Faculty of Law in Leiden. Brings together delegates from around the world to engage in diplomatic debates on pressing global issues.
• Alumni Delegations Special delegations offered to Leiden MUN alumni enabling them to attend MUN conferences such as LakeMUN, LIMUN, and Oxford International MUN. Preparation uses lighter mock sessions in lieu of a full Prep Track.

Quantifiable outcome

• Leiden MUN has won Best Large Delegation, Outstanding Large Delegation, Best Delegation, and numerous individual delegate awards at conferences including Sorbonne International MUN 2025, IEUMUN Madrid 2024, Harvard National MUN, European MUN, Oxford MUN, and others across multiple years

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BKB AmsterdamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Leiden MUN delegates visit BKB Amsterdam for one-day training programs on lobbying and negotiation practices. This provides practical insights into real-world lobbying activities that complement classroom-based skills development.
• The Hague Corporate AffairsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Leiden MUN delegates participate in training programs at The Hague Corporate Affairs, gaining exposure to professional lobbying and public relations practices in The Hague's international diplomatic ecosystem.
• Various Embassies (USA, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Iran, Sweden, Portugal, France, UK, Israel, Oman, Costa Rica, Georgia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Leiden MUN organizes embassy visits where delegates engage with diplomats and ambassadors, gaining first-hand insight into international diplomacy. Delegates have visited or hosted round-table discussions with ambassadors from multiple countries at The Hague.
• Leiden UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Leiden University provides institutional support, access to facilities (Wijnhaven building in The Hague for training), and scholarship funding. The foundation is the university's flagship MUN program, training students to attend prestigious conferences worldwide.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Best Delegate: US-based MUN training and education company offering paid programs, camps, and resources for student MUN delegates. Comparable as a structured MUN skills-development offering, though operating as a for-profit business rather than student-led nonprofit.

Broad incumbents

• The Hague Model United Nations (THIMUN): Long-established annual MUN conference organization based at The Hague's International School. Overlapping with Leiden MUN's geographic base and conference ecosystem, but operating as an international conference host rather than a student training program.
• Harvard National Model United Nations (HNMUN): Harvard College student-run conference organization hosting one of the world's largest and most prestigious annual MUN conferences. While not a training program itself, HNMUN is the destination conference for Leiden MUN's flagship delegation and is the dominant brand in the global circuit.

Direct peers

• Sciences Po Model United Nations: Sciences Po's MUN programs (including those tied to MEDMUN organization at the Menton campus) train students and host major European conferences. Directly comparable as a European university program offering both training and conference hosting.
• Erasmus Model United Nations (Erasmus MUN): Student-run MUN society at Erasmus University Rotterdam that trains and sends Dutch student delegations to international conferences. Closely comparable in mission, structure, and target delegate pool to Leiden MUN.
• Amsterdam Model United Nations (Amsterdam MUN): University of Amsterdam-affiliated MUN society running competitive training programs and conference delegations. Comparable as a Dutch student MUN organization with similar recruitment and award-track ambitions.
• Delft Model United Nations (DelftMUN): Student-led MUN program at TU Delft, another Dutch university sending delegations to international conferences. Directly comparable as a Dutch university MUN society with similar training, recruitment, and conference-delegation model, though without Leiden's diplomatic ecosystem access.
• Oxford International Model United Nations (OxIMUN): Oxford University's MUN society trains and sends student delegations to international conferences. Comparable as a high-prestige European university MUN program competing for delegate recognition and conference awards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/leidenmunfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leiden-model-united-nations-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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