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Applications are open for the United Nations (UN) Young Professionals Programme (YPP) 2025, which offers young people the opportunity to become international civil servants.

Good news for young people who dream of working at the United Nations (UN). The application process for the UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) 2025 has begun. Through this program, young professionals can become international civil servants at the United Nations Secretariat. The deadline to apply is December 14, 2025, so interested and qualified candidates have only a few days left. Those who want to experience working internationally should apply immediately.

YPP is a United Nations initiative aimed at teaching young people about the functioning of international organizations and global governance. Selected young people in this program receive professional development opportunities and can gain experience working in international public service. The program's most significant advantage is that participating youth can also have the opportunity to work and live in the United States, Austria, Thailand, and other countries. This program is therefore unique for those eager to travel the world and gain international experience.

Who can apply?

Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of a country participating in the program.

Education: Candidates must have at least a bachelor's degree or higher.

Age Limit: Candidates must not be over 32 years of age.

Language: Candidates must have a good command of English or French.

How to apply?

• First, visit the UN Career Portal or Inspira Portal to view the YPP job listings.
• Read the eligibility criteria, requirements, and exam details for each job.
• Watch the YPP Application Guidelines video (Parts 1 and 2) and also study the UN Applicant Guide available on the Inspira Portal.
• All applicants will undergo eligibility checks, including nationality, age, education, and language.
• Eligible candidates should fill out and submit the application form.
• The online application is simple, but it must be completed by the deadline.

Selection Process

Selection for YPP requires candidates to complete an entrance exam and interview. This process typically involves multiple stages. First, candidates must take an online exam, which is conducted in two stages. Candidates who pass the online exam advance to the next stage.

Following this, candidates are interviewed. Candidates who pass the interview are selected for YPP. Each stage of this process evaluates candidates' abilities and potential. Therefore, it is crucial to utilize your time wisely for preparation.