Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Comenius in Bratislava comprises several faculties, including:

• Faculty of Medicine (Faculty of Medicine)
• Faculty of Law (Faculty of Law)
• Faculty of Philosophy
• Faculty of Natural Sciences
• Faculty of Education (Faculty of Education)
• Faculty of Pharmacy (Faculty of Pharmacy)
• Faculty of Physical Education and Sports (Faculty of Physical Education and Sports)
• Jessenius Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Mathematics, Physics, and Informatics (Faculty of Mathematics, Physics, and Informatics)
• Roman Catholic Faculty of Theology (Roman Catholic Faculty of Theology)
• Evangelical Faculty of Theology
• Faculty of Management (Faculty of Management)
• Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences (Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences)

Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences

The Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences at the University of Comenius in Bratislava participates in the Regional Academy on the United Nations (RAUN) project. This project is an academic training program that gathers students from different countries and backgrounds to learn, discuss, and research various issues within the scope of the United Nations.

Regional Academy on the United Nations

The Regional Academy on the United Nations is a unique opportunity for students to engage in research projects and policy papers focused on current topics related to specialized UN agencies. Participants work in mixed groups, simulating real-world situations, and are guided by experts from the respective UN agencies and faculty coordinators. The program offers students a chance to meet and work with UN officials, visit the UN headquarters in Vienna, and potentially join the list of interns or future collaborators.

Research Areas

Research topics within the RAUN program can vary widely, including:

• Outer space affairs
• Drugs and crime
• Women's rights
• Peace and security

Program Structure

The program typically involves:

• Rounds of lectures and presentations from experts in academia, NGOs, national governments, and UN agencies
• Group work with experts from specific UN agencies
• Participation in the annual conference of the Academic Council of the United Nations System (ACUNS)
• Opportunities for networking among students and with experts

Benefits

The RAUN program provides participants with an enriching experience, defining their path in studies and offering opportunities to build a network among students and experts. Former participants can also join the Peer+ program, assisting subsequent year's students throughout their research process.