The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) is Canada’s leading school of public and international affairs. It’s a place that brings together excellence, multidisciplinary studies, theory and practice, bilingualism as well as unique opportunities for students outside the classroom (embassy internships, summer schools abroad). GSPIA counts among its faculty a number of world-class scholars doing cutting-edge research and senior fellows who contribute to enriching the intellectual life of the School.
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
Welcome to the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs!
Why study public and international affairs?
At GSPIA, we educate policy leaders for Canada and the world.
The first year of the MA in Public and International Affairs provides students with a multidisciplinary grounding in the concepts and practice of national and international policy as well as professional development workshops on essential skills such as writing effectively and delivering presentations. Then, students specialize and gain hands-on experience by taking elective courses, pursuing co-op work experiences or internships, and writing their major research paper to deepen their expertise on a subject that interests them.
One-of-a-kind opportunities
When we thought about the Master’s programme in Public and International Affairs, one of our main objectives was to create a challenging, multidisciplinary academic programme that would include a host of opportunities to allow our students to experience unique opportunities likely to prepare them well for the job market.
Learn about the student experience at the GSPIA.
Discover our programs
Undergraduate studies
Acquire the skills needed to have an impact on your community and beyond in a learning environment that inspires ingenuity and fosters excellence.
Graduate studies
Take part in transformative research and experience the teachings and networks of world-renowned professors.
The Institute of the Environment
The Institute of the Environment (IE) is the University’s hub for environmental sustainability-related research, teaching and other activities. The cross-cutting nature of environmental problems means that there is a critical need for innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and research.
Learn more about our interdisciplinary activities.
Contact us
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
Faculty of Social Sciences
120 University Private
Social Sciences Building
Room 6005
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 6N5
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Office hours
Monday to Friday
8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(June to August: closed at 3:30 p.m.)
Note
Please note our services and our personnel are available by MS Teams and by email.
The Social Sciences (FSS) and Vanier (VNR) buildings are open seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.