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Young Professionals Programme
The UN Young Professionals Programme is an annual entry examination for starting a career with the UN Secretariat.
Last reviewed: 18 July 2026
About the programme
Applicants must be nationals of a participating country and hold a bachelor's degree relevant to the exam area. They must be age 32 or younger and fluent in English or French.
Eligibility at a glance
- Programme type
- Young professional programme
- Nationality rule
- Check the official programme rules.
- Minimum degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Maximum age
- 32 years
- Required languages
- Not stated
- Usual application period
- Published with each annual exam cycle
- Intake pattern
- Annual intake
Nationality eligibility is set by the annual participating-country list.
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Application periods
No confirmed application dates are recorded. Check the official programme page before making plans.