The Model African Union (MAU) simulation is hosted by the African Studies Program at the University of Pittsburgh for High School Students from the Pittsburgh Schools.

Students put themselves in the shoes of African delegates taking on the role of governments from a specific African country. They have to imagine policy that would be in this country's best interest. The MAU simulation experience is similar in procedure to the Model United Nations, Model AU challenges students to think about and make decisions in the best interest of a strong and united Africa. While Africa is often under-represented in the United Nations, Model AU puts Africa and African policy center-stage. Africa is also seen in the context of the UN, as a continent that needs help and support from outside, "first world" nations. Model AU shifts focus to think about what Africa can do for Africa.