UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) 2026 – Development and Sustainability
The UN's entrance exam for young professionals. This year's exam is in Development and Sustainability. Check if your country is on the participating list.
Who can apply
Only for: Age 32 or under; nationals of participating countries. Only nationals of the countries on this year's participating list.
- Type
- Graduate programme
- Organisation
- United Nations
- Location
- Worldwide
- Field
- Development and sustainability
- Level
- Professional
- Deadline
- Pay or funding
- Permanent UN staff position after passing the exam.
Apply on the official site (opens in a new tab) → Check eligibility & prepare my CV
You'll go to careers.un.org. Applications confirmed open on the official page: 3 November 2026. Official link working: 8 November 2026. Always confirm the deadline and requirements on the official page before you apply.
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