Faculty of Social Sciences

A world of ideas to change the world

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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
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Decolonizing, Indigenizing, and Reconciliation

Upcoming events

All events
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Oct 19

CRECS General Assembly

Join us in discussing the progress CRECS has made on your suggestions!

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Oct 19

Mayoral Debate on Housing & Homelessness

Join the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa, the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS), the Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services (CRE…

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Oct 20

2026 Indigenous Justice Conference

The Department of Criminology, as well as the Committee for Decolonization and Indigenous Resurgence, are pleased to formally invite you to attend the…

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Oct 20

Faculty of Social Sciences Graduate Studies Open House

Thinking about grad school? Come meet us at the FSS Graduate Studies Open House! Professors, students, and staff will be there to answer your question…

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Oct 21

Exchanges Information Session - Faculty of Social Sciences (session in French)

Interested in studying abroad in 2027–2028? Join us for an information session for undergraduate students!

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Oct 21

Conférence : "On ne savait pas qu’on pouvait y aller" : migrations, ergothérapie sociale, territoire et citoyenneté.

Le CIRCEM vous présente sa conférence intitulée "On ne savait pas qu’on pouvait y aller : migrations, ergothérapie sociale, territoire et citoyenneté"…

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Oct 22

Exchanges Information Session - Faculty of Social Sciences (session in English)

Interested in studying abroad in 2027–2028? Join us for an information session for undergraduate students!

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Oct 22

Colonial Language, Fragile Language: The Dual Status of French on Indigenous Territories in Quebec

We invite you to learn more about the event below, presented as part of the School of Political Studies Conference Series.…

Second Annual Canadian Psychological Association Satellite Conference Logo for 2026 on Women's Mental Health
Oct 23 to Oct 24

2nd Annual CPA Satellite Conference: Women's Mental Health

This two-day event brings together psychologists, researchers, practitioners, and students from across Canada for focused discussion on one of the mos…

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.