United Nations Graduate Study Programme 2023 Portal

This is an invite for the ongoing application for United Nations Graduate Study Programme 2023 Portal. The basic requirements and procedures to access the online application.

The following is the procedure for United Nations Graduate Study Programme 2023 Portal. Check out the basic requirements and procedures to access the portal.

How to Apply for United Nations Graduate Study Programme

Benefits of United Nations Graduate Study Programme

Participation in the Graduate Study Programme is free of charge.
At the same time, please bear in mind that the United Nations does not make any financial contribution towards visa, travel, board and lodging costs of participants. Governments, universities, private foundations, companies, or charities may offer grants to selected candidates.

Requirements for United Nations Graduate Study Programme Qualification

Fluency in spoken and written English is necessary. As some discussions may be held in French, knowledge of French is also recommended.
Applicants must be between 22 and 32 years of age at the time of application.
Applicants must be enrolled in a master’s degree, a postgraduate degree, or a doctorate programme at the time of application. Proof of enrolment will be required.
Those who are already employed full-time are not eligible to apply.
Those who have participated in previous editions of the Graduate Study Programme are not eligible to apply.

Interview date, Process and Venue for United Nations Graduate Study Programme

The Selection Committee is guided by the following criteria:

• Academic background
• Extracurricular activities
• Geographical balance
• Gender balance
• Knowledge of the two working languages of the Programme (English and French)
• Usefulness of the Programme for the career of the applicant
In order to give the largest number of students the possibility to participate in the Programme, applicants who have already participated in previous editions of the Graduate Study Programme will not be considered by the Committee.
Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis. The Selection Committee does not disclose the motivation of its choices. Decisions of the Selection Committee are final and cannot be appealed.

Documents Required for Application

The application form shall be completed on our website, accompanied by the following documents:

a copy of the applicant’s passport;
a letter of recommendation (in English or in French) from a university or a governmental authority;
a proof of current enrolment (at the time of application) in a master’s degree, a postgraduate degree, or a doctorate programme;
copies of previous university diplomas obtained
a curriculum vitae;
a short motivation letter (300 words maximum).

Documents Required for Application

The application form shall be completed on our website, accompanied by the following documents:

a copy of the applicant’s passport;
a letter of recommendation (in English or in French) from a university or a governmental authority;
a proof of current enrolment (at the time of application) in a master’s degree, a postgraduate degree, or a doctorate programme;
copies of previous university diplomas obtained
a curriculum vitae;
a short motivation letter (300 words maximum).