The High School Model European Union is an annual event for area high school students. The goal of the Model EU is to give high school students a chance to learn about the workings of the European Union through a hands-on simulation. Playing the roles of presidents and prime ministers, students spend a day engaged in intense negotiations over conflicting issues about the EU. The objective is to simulate a specific European Council meeting that focuses on recent current events impacting the EU. Model EU enhances students’ understanding of classroom learning and gives them a real sense of the challenges involved in the decision-making process of the European Union.
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 8:00am - 3:30pm
Location: William Pitt Union, University of Pittsburgh Oakland Campus
Cost: $35.00 per student.
Note: All funds are used to cover the costs of meals and University of Pittsburgh facilities. The European Studies Center does not retain any of registration fees.
The 2026 High School Model EU Agenda will be released on August 17, 2026.
Country assignments will be announced shortly after registration closes, followed by invoices for registration fees. Registration fees should be paid upon receipt of invoice, but no later than Thursday, November 12, 2026. Registration fees will be deposited after the event.
The position paper submission deadline is Friday, October 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Position papers are optional but those submitted will be considered for awards.
The top delegations in each room will be recognized with awards.
Please email europeanstudies@pitt.edu if you would like to be added to the mailing list.
Key Dates:
- 2026 High School Model EU Agenda release: August 17, 2026
- Registration open: August 31, 2026
- Registration close: September 14, 2026 (or when capacity is reached)
- Position papers due (optional): October 30, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET