Faculty of Social Sciences
A world of ideas to change the world
A vibrant community of 10,000 students and 270 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
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
Decolonizing, Indigenizing, and Reconciliation
Indigenous
Sep 21
Meet the future you with graduate Elias León
Are you thinking about a career in diplomacy? Are you interested in working in international law or in international arbitration?
If so, join us f…
Sep 25
Politics in Multinational States: Canada and the United Kingdom
A bilingual event organised by the Centre on Governance
Sep 27
Inauguration of the Faculty of Social Sciences Indigenous Garden
The Faculty of Social Sciences would like to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. we are proud to have made great strides in ou…
Building access
The Social Sciences (FSS) and Vanier (VNR) buildings are open seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Facilities and Services available in the FSS Building
Contact us
Faculty of Social Sciences
120 University Private
Social Sciences Building
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 6N5
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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: closed at 3:30 p.m.)