2022-2023 North American College Model U.N. Final Rankings (World Division)

TOP 25 TEAMS

1. American University

American University completely dominated the circuit this year and is the #1 ranked team for the second straight year. This rare feat has only been accomplished one other time in the history of the rankings (UChicago’s three-peat during the 2013-2016 seasons). 

American won by far the most individual awards, the second most gavels, and the most delegation awards across a circuit-high twelve MUN conferences. In fact, their team’s total weighted score was about the same as if #2 Georgetown and #13 Harvard were combined into one team. 

They came in second in weighted score among North American teams at HNMUN and first in weighted score at McMUN, taking home Outstanding Large at the latter by ratio. On top of those competitive performances, the team racked up delegation awards with Best Large at NCSC, Best Large at BarMUN, Best Small at UNCMUNC, Best Small at UCBMUN, Outstanding Large at &MUN, Best Large at CMUNNY, and Outstanding Small at NYUMUNC. 

From the team: American University’s success story, rising in the ranks over the course of a few short years was nothing short of a feat, made possible only by the sheer passion, drive, and dedication of its members, what we all consider to be family. Our continued success lies in the determination of its members, veteran and new, to never stay stagnant. From the three-peat Best Large Delegation Awards that brought us to the #1 spot in the fall, to the coast-to-coast simultaneous victories in the spring, AUMUN never ceases to amaze. They are, put simply, a force that continues to be reckoned with. It’s evidenced by the record-breaking point achievements to the perpetual late nights of not just training, but genuine friendship like no other. I’ve always remained in awe of this team, with its camaraderie of which there is no rival, of its unwavering commitment to mentorship in and out of the committee room, and its celebrations of every win. AUMUN has and will continue to dominate the circuit with some of the best competitors there are. They dominate not only in their friendship, compassion, and loyalty to each other but also in their call to foster a new age of inclusivity and equity in the circuit. Our leadership this past year shouldered tremendous expansions to make this team even better. To our seniors, this team would not be where it is without you, because all those years ago your class put AU in its highest rank ever and catapulted us here today. The powerhouse that is AUMUN looks forward to the upcoming season with a team and a family that will hopefully stop taking “tokens” from conference hotels, will continue to have major water wars and extensive debriefs and will usher in our new incoming class with the same rigor and passion for MUN and diplomacy. Last year, we achieved our highest rank ever, and it wasn’t even close. We can’t wait for the year to come!

2. Georgetown University

Georgetown won five delegation awards across nine MUN conferences to achieve the #2 rank on the circuit this year. Georgetown is an incredibly consistent team and has placed #2 in eight of the past eleven years. 

Although the team tied for the fifth most individual awards, many of these came from the more competitive conferences. This included placing second in weighted score at McMUN, an Outstanding Large at ChoMUN, a Best Large at VICS, and Outstanding Large at BarMUN, a Best Small at &MUN, and a Best Large at UPMUNC. Georgetown also hosted NCSC. 

From the team: GUMUN had a fantastic competitive year, with consistently stellar performances during both the fall and spring seasons. Our team has been a strong presence at every conference and we walked away with five delegation awards this year. During this season, our team’s leadership operated with an emphasis on balancing competitiveness with inclusivity. We pride ourselves on not letting tryouts or travel costs bar anyone from competing, allowing GUMUN to bring over 50 students to conferences across North America. We are incredibly grateful for our members who continue to raise the bar and exceed expectations across the board. The passion, dedication, and kindness of each and every one of our delegates is always inspiring, and we’re excited to see what they will accomplish next year. GUMUN has a bright future ahead of them under the leadership of their next Head Delegate, Charlie Biggs, and the rest of the Conferences Staff. Hoya Saxa!

3. University of Chicago

UChicago won the most gavels and the second most individual awards en route to four delegation awards across eight conferences. UChicago has placed within the top five in the entire 13-year history of the rankings and is the only team to achieve this feat. 

Their strongest performance this year was coming in first in weighted score among North American teams at HNMUN. They also won Outstanding Large at NCSC, Best Small at TrojanMUN, Outstanding Large at UPMUNC, and Outstanding Small at LAMUN. UChicago also hosted ChoMUN. 

4. University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley achieved its highest rank ever by winning the fourth most individual awards across a circuit-high twelve MUN conferences. This is consistent with the team’s strategy of going to as many conferences as possible. It also makes them the highest ranked team among four Top 25 ranked teams from California. 

The team won four delegation awards: Best Large at LAMUN, Outstanding Large at TrojanMUN, Outstanding Small at UNCMUNC, and Outstanding Small at CIAC. They also had strong performances at HNMUN, McMUN, ChoMUN, NCSC, and other conferences. Berkeley hosted UCBMUN, which was the highest weighted conference on the West Coast this year. 

5. Claremont McKenna College

Claremont McKenna is in the top five for three of the past four years, and accomplished that this year by taking home the fifth most individual awards across eleven conferences despite primarily competing as a small delegation. 

The team tended to do best at the mid-sized conferences. Their delegation awards included five Best Smalls at NCSC, BarMUN, LAMUN, SBIMUN, and UPMUNC, as well as an Outstanding Small at UCBMUN and second in weighted score at TrojanMUN. They also performed well at HNMUN. 

From the team: This past year, CMCMUN has truly embraced the challenge of redefining its team character and its place on the circuit. In a season punctuated by the need to regrow our small team of 30, many of our successes would not have been possible without the 13 amazing new recruits we warmly welcomed onto our team. From earning delegation awards at 6 North American conferences to reprising our place as the Best Small Delegation at Harvard WorldMUN thanks to WorldMUN Head Delegate Olivia Fish, our season represents the culmination of a vibrant team culture and diligent work ethic. Although we primarily compete as a small team, our desire to build community and lead with empathy is anything but. Our team’s connectedness shines through in conference prep sessions and team debriefs, joint mergers and arc brainstorming, as well as games of fishbowl and post-closing brunches—proving that CMC delegates truly believe that team comes first. We are grateful to the Executive Board under the leadership of outgoing President Jon Joey “JJ” Telebrico and Vice President Nicole Jonassen who have worked tirelessly to enact their vision for the team and contribute to its legacy. We are so excited to see what the future of CMCMUN holds.

6. Florida International University

FIU won the third most individual awards after attending a circuit-high twelve conferences, and continues to be the highest ranked team among four Top 25 teams from Florida. FIU has now been a Top 10 team for twelve consecutive years. 

The team came in third in weighted score among North American teams at HNMUN and did well at competitive conferences such as ChoMUN, NCSC, and BarMUN. It captured a pair of Outstanding Small Delegation awards at McMUN and TrojanMUN. 

From the team: FIU Model UN has always built itself upon the pillars of diplomacy, adaptability, and our distinct Panther Culture that left impacts throughout every conference we attended this year. This was a team that consisted of a diverse set of delegates and ages, from our hotshot freshman who became regulars of the collegiate circuit, or our hardworking returners who continued to show why nobody does it like FIU! Our students consistently showed why there is no giving up on this team through their continuous passion for MUN, competition, and overall growth. We are thankful for the moments we bonded this year, whether it was dinners at so many Italian restaurants, long walks from our hotel to the conference hotels, or the entire team in one hotel room just enjoying the moments with each other. Who can forget the outstanding performance of our delegates in each conference like the FIU record of 41 points at this years HNMUN. We could not be more proud. Also, we would like to give special thanks to our 5 Head Delegates who led us through thick and thin this last year, Miguel Weisman, Carmen Ordonez, Marek Kong, Hayley Serpa, and Monica Mata! We cannot wait for this upcoming fall and to see all our MUN panthers back together again. PAWS UP!

7. University of California, Los Angeles

UCLA won four delegation awards across nine conferences. The team did best on the West Coast and received Best Large at UCBMUN, Best Large at TrojanMUN, and Outstanding Small at SBIMUN. They also won Best Small at CONMUN and did well at McMUN and NCSC. UCLA also hosted LAMUN. The team has consistently ranked between #6 and #11 over the past eight years. 

From the team: With the unwavering support of our returning members and the infectious energy of our new members, MUN at UCLA’s travel team had a successful and memorable year competing on the circuit. While the four delegation awards and numerous individual awards are a tangible marker of our accomplishments, the true measurement of our season is the growth of our members, new and old, as competitors and people. This year, we were able to take our largest teams on record to conferences on both coasts, finding new ways to spend time as a team by turning hotel rooms and conference spaces into UCLA karaoke suites. As UCLA’s graduating head dels, we are so proud of this team for their constant dedication. Thank you for trusting us, we hope you made as many memories as there are nicely shaped clouds. Training you all on presence, relevancy, branding, and remembering your carry-on has been an absolute privilege. We know that the incredible community of this team, at UCLA and on the circuit, is in great hands with next year’s head dels. Roses are red, violets are blue, it’s not the onions making us cry, it’s the fact that we’re leaving you.  

8. Florida State University

Florida State won five delegation awards across ten conferences. The team racked up a lot of awards at mid-sized and smaller conferences in the South: Best Large at UNCMUNC, Outstanding Large at VICS, Best Large at &MUN, Best Large at MUNE, and Best Large at AIRMUNC. They also did well at ChoMUN and NCSC. FSU hosted NoleMUN as the Southern circuit continued to expand. The team has ranked #8 in three of the past five years. 

From the team: This year the Florida State University World Affairs Program saw massive success both on campus and across the country. Our family has grown, and our new member class of this year was one of the largest and most competitively successful the program has seen in recent history. Throughout the academic year, the World Affairs Program traveled to nine cities from coast to coast, and hosted the second iteration of NoleMUN, our ranked collegiate conference in Tallahassee, FL. Delegates from the World Affairs Program won sixty-three individual awards, and took home five delegation awards on behalf of Florida State University. All of this was accomplished through hard work and dedication by our delegates, and under the tireless and capable leadership of our outgoing Director, Ryan Villacorta, whose vision, drive, and love of the Model UN circuit set us up for continued success in the year to come under the newly inaugurated Director Bailey Vandewalle. 

9. Concordia University

Concordia continues its rapid rise in the rankings and has achieved its highest rank ever by breaking into the Top 10. Their big win comes from placing third in weighted score at McMUN to help them become the top team in Canada. This is complemented with a Best Large at NAMUN, a Best Large at NYUMUNC, an Outstanding Large at CIAC, and other awards across seven conferences. Concordia hosted CONMUN to provide Canadian teams more opportunities. 

10. Boston University

BU primarily competed as a small delegation and won four delegation awards across nine conferences. This included Outstanding Small at ChoMUN, Best Small at VICS, and Best Small at CMUNNY. However, their biggest win was receiving Best Large at McMUN. This is their third straight year in the Top 10, which constitutes their most successful run ever. BU also hosted BarMUN, which has distinguished itself from other mid-sized conferences to become the fifth highest weighted conference on the circuit. 

From the team: The Boston University Model United Nations Team achieved new levels of success in the 2022-23 year. One may ask, what can this impeccable team attribute their success to…intense training, grueling simulations, hardcore blocking practice? While yes, all of those things definitely make for an excellent team, the real secret ingredient was our team’s family-like bond. The MUN@BU team mixed MUN and FUN with activities such as “MUN-Hunt”, “MUN-Chella”, and the creation of new traditions like taking a dip in the CHO-tel pool. Fostering a collaborative environment, our team prioritized mentorship and the passing down of MUN strategies, while also making it a goal to foster a welcoming environment and travel with new members. The excellent leadership, friendship, and unmatched strength of character of this year’s Head Delegates, Sydney Steger and Charles Moore are undeniably the reason our team succeeded this year. We are so thankful for all the sleepless nights they have dedicated to the team this year and to Charlie and Sydney: whether or not at BU, we know you will do great things!

11. University of Florida

Florida achieved its highest rank ever by winning five delegation awards across nine conferences. The team did well across a mix of national and Southern conferences. It notably won Best Small at McMUN and Outstanding Small at NCSC. It also won Outstanding Large at UNCMUNC, Outstanding Small at &MUN, Outstanding Large at NoleMUN, and had the highest weighted score at MUNE. UF also hosted the inaugural SUNMUN as the Southern circuit continued to expand. 

From the team: The University of Florida’s Model United Nations team is proud of its most successful year yet. To a spectacular graduating class that paved the way for our current success: Thank you for the grueling hours and years off your life the energy drinks will take. Austin, Nick, Mikaya, Hansell, Archer, Pat, you are going to be missed. While our team faced financial, personal, and professional hardships, we are proud to say that In all kinds of weather …We’ll all stick together for … F-L-O-R-I-D-A. Across North America, UF has made friends, written fire (and ice) clauses, and had so much fun doing it. To every staffer for our high school conference GatorMUN to every friends-cousins-roommate on a trip to the springs, thank you for making your impact. After what feels like hundreds of hours of head del feedbacks, 9 travel conferences, 4 hosted conferences, 17 flights, 34 nights sleeping in airbnbs and hotels, and 68 unique delegates, this year has been an all out success. It’s great to be a Florida gator, and we at UFMUN are eager to share that greatness with the collegiate circuit as we reintroduce our college conference, SunMUN in the coming year in a new location- ORLANDO! Whether it be in committee or at our conference, the delegates of UFMUN look forward to seeing our friends on the circuit for another year of debate and diplomacy. 

12. McGill University

McGill is impressively back in the Top 15 of the rankings despite not even making the Top 100 last year due to COVID-related travel restrictions. The team had the fourth highest weighted score among North American teams at HNMUN and did well at conferences such as ChoMUN, NCSC, and UCBMUN. They also won a pair of Outstanding Small delegation awards at BarMUN and CONMUN. McGill hosted McMUN, which has re-established itself as the second highest weighted conference on the circuit. 

From the team: The McGill University Delegation Team is delighted to be honored alongside such incredible delegations, in whom we recognize so many good friends (and a few friendly rivals)! Above all else, we are grateful to be part of this ever inspiring community of globally-minded young people. We travelled to 7 conferences throughout the 2022-2023 year, our highest since the pandemic, and achieved Outstanding Small Delegation finishes at BarMUN and CONMUN. Between simulations, scavenger hunts, and Super Bowl parties, our team has made and will continue to make amazing memories and meaningful bonds that carry us through all the highs and lows of Model UN! We are so proud of all our delegates for their unfailing verve, nerve, and conference fashion serves.

13. Harvard University

Harvard is the highest ranked team from the Ivy League after winning awards across eight conferences. Their biggest win was ending the year with a Best Large delegation award at ChoMUN. The team also did well at mid-sized conferences such as NCSC, UCBMUN, LAMUN, CMUNNY, and UPMUNC. Harvard hosted HNMUN, which is the highest weighted conference on the circuit. 

14. The George Washington University

GW has a history of sending as many delegates to as many conferences as possible, and the team traveled to a circuit-high twelve conferences and took home many individual awards this year. The team had strong performances at competitive conferences such as HNMUN and McMUN. They also did well at BarMUN and VICS, and won Best Small Delegation at NYUMUNC. 

From the team: It was a turbulent year for the delegates of GWMUN: from flight delays to leadership changes, and lots of winning bigly and hugely in between, we are so proud of the team’s effort this year. GWMUN was one of the youngest teams on the circuit, with many conference delegations consisting almost exclusively of underclassmen. However, each and every delegate stepped up to the challenge, proving themselves to be dedicated Model UNers and formidable forces on the circuit in the process. On top of our underclassmen, a special thanks go out to our recently graduated seniors for their wisdom and unhinged antics during conferences. As we set our sights on next year, we are incredibly excited to return to the circuit with a vengeance (and with a new school moniker, go Revolutionaries!). Raise High!  

15. University of Southern California

USC had a national schedule and received three delegation awards across eight conferences. This included a Best Small at ChoMUN, a Best Large at SBIMUN, and an Outstanding Small at UPMUNC. The team also did well at LAMUN. USC hosted TrojanMUN. 

16. United States Military Academy at West Point

West Point continues to rise back up the rankings after its pandemic-era hiatus. In the spirit of spreading military and civilian engagement, West Point attended ten conferences across the USA and Canada. The team stood out in Canada, winning a Best Large at NAMUN and doing well at McMUN. 

17. Emory University

Emory is back in the Final Top 25 after a two-year rebuild from the pandemic. The team prioritized attending mid-sized conferences and did well at ChoMUN and NCSC among the nine conferences where it won individual awards. The team also received an Outstanding Large at SUNMUN. Emory hosted MUNE as the Southern circuit continued to expand. 

From the team: There is one word that defines this Emory Model UN team: grit. After club membership fell during the pandemic, EIRA’s ranking dropped from an all time high to an all time low. However, this team refused to give in, and has earned its meteoric rise back to the top 25 with ruthless determination and an unbreakable team bond. This year marks our very first fall MUNE, and we are excited to see you all in Atlanta on September 28th. Emory’s motto is “The Wise Heart Seeks Knowledge” but just like our team strategy, we made some major upgrades. From this day on, “The Wise Heart Seeks Gavels.” Go Eagles, go EIRA, and we’ll see you on the circuit!

18. University of Georgia

Georgia is back in the Top 25 for the second time ever. As a relatively newer team on the circuit, UGA focused on pursuing a Southern strategy and won a pair of Best Large Delegation awards at neighboring NoleMUN and SUNMUN. The team is also planning on launching a DawgMUN conference as the Southern circuit continues to expand. 

19. University of Miami

Miami has consistently pursued a competitive conference strategy over the years. The team had strong individual award performances across HNMUN, ChoMUN, and NCSC to be ranked within the Top 20 despite attending only five conferences. 

20. New York University

NYU is back in the Top 25 for the first time since the 2018-2019 season. The team focused primarily on East Coast conferences and did best closer to home with a Best Large at CIAC and an Outstanding Small at CMUNNY. NYU also hosted NYUMUNC.

From the team: NYU’s Travel Team was thrilled to be back on the fully in-person circuit this year after an era of Zoom conferences, and our delegates were thrilled to enter the Top 15 in the Fall following our comeback. NYU’s beloved TT members had a blast running EmpireMUNC, and finished the semester off as Best Large Delegation at CIAC. In the spring, we celebrated a hugely successful NYUMUNC, and visited Chicago and Los Angeles, taking awards from both CHOMUN and LAMUN back to NYC. The team said a bittersweet goodbye to its President, Christopher Giron, and Head Delegate, Eric Liu, Class of ’23, our Stern heroes! Ultimately, the year served as a reminder to NYU that the team is both a community and a home to its delegates. Together, we fostered commitment, passion, and kindness. NYU cannot wait to continue its upwards trajectory next season. Go Violets!

21. University of Virginia

Virginia won many individual awards across five conferences. Its best performances were at UNCMUNC and &MUN, and overall had more awards to place above William & Mary. UVA also hosted VICS. 

22. The College of William & Mary

William & Mary also won many individual awards across five conferences. The team contended for a delegation award at McMUN and also did well at VICS. William & Mary hosted &MUN. 

23. University of Pennsylvania

UPenn is starting to re-establish itself as a Top 25 team, and their rank is a result of a strong second half of the year. The team won awards at competitive conferences such as HNMUN and ChoMUN, and received an Outstanding Small at VICS. UPenn hosted a rebuilding UPMUNC. 

24. Indiana University

Indiana is back in the Top 25 for the first time since the 2019-2020 season. They are the highest ranked team from the Big Ten after winning awards across five conferences. Its best performance was at McMUN. 

25. Yale University

Yale is back in the Top 25 after barely missing it last year. They only attended two conferences – the fewest among Top 25 ranked teams – but their ranking was buoyed by finishing third in weighted score among North American teams at HNMUN.