Shaping the next generation of global thinkers, innovators, and changemakers at Boston University since 1973.
Boston University International Affairs Association
Boston University International Affairs Association
Think Global.
Founded in 1973, The Boston University International Affairs Association, or BUIAA, is BU’s preeminent undergraduate student organization on international affairs. BUIAA focuses on promoting diplomacy, hosting cultural dialogue, and working to encourage international education outside the classroom.
Welcome from the President
Welcome to the Boston University International Affairs Association,
Since 1973, BUIAA has stood as a premier hub for global discourse, leadership development, and cross-cultural engagement on campus. What began over five decades ago as a modest collective of passionate students has grown into one of Boston University's largest and most dynamic undergraduate organizations—uniting driven students across academic disciplines who share a commitment to understanding and shaping the world around us.
Our organization thrives across five core branches that span academic publishing, community advocacy, elite collegiate travel, and premier regional conferences. Together, these initiatives provide our members with unmatched opportunities to engage with global affairs, hone their debate and analytical skills, and lead on both local and global stages.
At the heart of everything we do is our core ethos: Think Global. To us, thinking globally means more than just analyzing international events from afar. It means cultivating intellectual curiosity, elevating diverse perspectives, fostering inclusive dialogue, and equipping our members with the critical thinking and leadership skills needed to navigate a complex world.
Whether you are a prospective student looking for your home on campus, a current member seeking new leadership opportunities, an alumnus, or a conference partner, I encourage you to explore our website, learn more about our work, and connect with us.
Thank you for visiting, and welcome to BUIAA.
Warm regards,
President of the Boston University International Affairs Association
Five Branches, One Mission.
BUIAA proudly operates five distinct branches: the International Relations Review — the largest undergraduate journal publication at Boston University — Students for the UN (an official chapter of the UNA-USA), and three premier Model United Nations conferences and teams: BarMUN, BosMUN, and MUN@BU. As one of the largest student organizations on campus, BUIAA offers a home for every student passionate about global affairs, policy, and debate.
