Faculty of Social Sciences

A world of ideas to change the world

Sunset view of social sciences building
A vibrant community of 10,000 students and over 250 professors is at the heart of the cutting-edge research and events that define the Faculty of Social Sciences. It’s renowned for interdisciplinary studies: its nine academic units offer a wide array of programs in French and in English.

Research at the Faculty of Social Sciences

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Research at the Faculty of Social Sciences is dynamic and aims to produce local and global impact in two cross-cutting research themes – “la francophonie” and Indigenous research – that frame our priorities and guide the way in which research topics are addressed. 

Discover the new Research Priorities
Wiyaganjig – fruit bearing bushes

Decolonizing, Indigenizing, and Reconciliation

Upcoming events

All events
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Sep 29

Graduate and Professional Studies: Information Fair and Panel Sessions

Explore programs at faculty booths and join bilingual Q&A panels with Vice-Deans and grad students to learn about admissions, pathways and student exp…

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Sep 30

Ceremony: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026

On September 30, Canadians from coast to coast will gather on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to recognize and honour Indigenous peoples…

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Sep 30

Research and Innovation Expo 2026

Join us for an inspiring day dedicated to cutting-edge technologies, innovative solutions, and the advances shaping the future of research.

Building access

The Social Sciences (FSS) and Vanier (VNR) buildings are open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Contact us

Faculty of Social Sciences

Social Sciences Building
120 University Private
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5
Canada (maps)

Office hours

(In Person and Online)
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(June to August 21: closed at 3:30 p.m.)

Undergraduate Studies

Room 3010
Reach us virtually : Undergraduate Virtual Services
[email protected]

Graduate Studies

Room 3021
Tel.: 613-562-5732 
[email protected] 

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Ni manàdjiyànànig Màmìwininì Anishinàbeg, ogog kà nàgadawàbandadjig iyo akì eko weshkad. Ako nongom egawìkàd kì mìgiwewàdj. Ni manàdjiyànànig kakina Anishinàbeg ondaje kaye ogog kakina eniyagizidjig enigokamigàg Kanadàng eji ondàpinangig endàwàdjin Odàwàng. Ninisidawinawànànig kenawendamòdjig kije kikenindamàwin; weshkinìgidjig kaye kejeyàdizidjig. Nigijeweninmànànig ogog kà nìgànì sòngideyedjig; weshkad, nongom; kaye àyànikàdj.

Indigenous Affirmation

We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded. We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region, from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home. We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old. And we honour their courageous leaders: past, present, and future.