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The UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the UN Secretariat. It consists of an entrance examination process and professional development once those who are successful start their career with the UN.

The YPP examination is held once a year in different subject areas, depending on the needs of the UN. YPP is open to nationals of participating countries. The list of participating countries varies from year to year. The application period typically opens in June each year. Those interested can apply via Inspira.

To learn more, visit our website and check out our curated series of informative videos about YPP.

 

Who can apply?

Nationality

You need to be a national of a participating country.

Education

You will need at least a first-level university degree relevant for the exam (at least a relevant Bachelor's degree or a 3- year equivalent degree).

Age

You need to be 32 years or younger in the year of the examination.

Language

You need to be fluent in either English or French.

2024 Participating Countries

Each year, countries that are un- or under-represented in the United Nations, are invited to take part in YPP. Please see the list of countries in the YPP 2023 or YPP 2024 sections on our page.