What is BUIAA?
Since its establishment in 1973, The Boston University International Affairs Association, or BUIAA, has progressed into one of BU’s largest and most distinguished undergraduate student organizations.
Our Branches
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The IRR is a premier undergraduate research journal published biannually in the Library of Congress. As the largest student publication at BU, the IRR allows student writers and editors to publish original work and engage deeply with contemporary world affairs.
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SUN is BU’s official UNA-USA chapter, serving as an open forum for learning, discussing, and taking action on pressing global issues. Through guest lectures, community advocacy, and service projects, SUN connects members directly to international affairs and local impact.
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MUN@BU is Boston University’s nationally ranked competitive Model UN travel team, representing the organization at top-tier collegiate conferences across the country. We offer rigorous training in public speaking, negotiation, and debate, consistently placing among the top programs on the circuit.
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BarMUN is BUIAA’s premier collegiate Model United Nations conference, bringing university delegates from across North America together for elite debate and crisis simulation. Designed and executed entirely by undergraduate staff, it delivers a high-level diplomatic environment for competitive delegates.
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BosMUN is BUIAA’s flagship high school Model United Nations conference, welcoming thousands of student delegates each year for dynamic committee simulations. It introduces secondary school students to diplomacy while providing BU undergraduates with top-tier conference management and leadership experience.
Mission
The missions of BUIAA and its constituent branches encompass the promotion of diplomacy, cultural dialogue, and international education outside the classroom, from Boston University to the world beyond.
As one of the largest, most academically rigorous, and disciplinarily diverse organizations on BU's campus, BUIAA has something to offer every student interested in international affairs, debate, politics, and more.
Think Global
Think Global
At BUIAA, Think Global is more than a slogan—it is a commitment to fostering intellectual curiosity, elevating diverse perspectives, and driving meaningful debate. Across every publication, conference, and initiative, we equip students to engage with complex world affairs and lead on local, national, and international stages.