Faculty of Social Sciences

A world of ideas to change the world

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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
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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
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Decolonizing, Indigenizing, and Reconciliation

Indigenous

Upcoming events

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Dec 6

Claude Lefort et les crises de la démocratie: de la théorie à l’expérience et retour

À l'occasion du centenaire de la naissance de Claude Lefort, le CIRCEM a le plaisir de vous inviter à un colloque dédié à sa pensée.

Raouf Farrah
Dec 16

Fireside Chat with Raouf Farrah: Bridging social science research and activism in complex contexts.

Join us for an inspiring Fireside Chat featuring Raouf Farrah, recipient of the Dean's Future Leaders Award, and Dr. Joshua Ramisch, Director of the S…

Two potential graduate students meeting with GSPIA professor Thomas Juneau
Jan 9

Virtual information session of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs in English - January 2025

(In English only - you can join us on the same day, on January 9 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., for a session in French only.)Join us to learn more about the …

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

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

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.)

Undergraduate Studies

Room 3010
Reach us virtually : Undergraduate Virtual Services
[email protected]
Fax: (613) 562-5311

Graduate Studies

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

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. 

Learn more about the Indigenous Affirmation.