At the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA), we are dedicated to providing a bilingual and experiential education that integrates a constellation of disciplines spanning political science, economics, law, environmental science, history, philosophy, and public health.

At the GSPIA:

• We equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to become catalysts for change – in Canada and beyond – by offering strong, rigorous programs which integrate theory and practice across a range of disciplines.
• With passion and precision, we deliver a learning experience which captures the complex interactions between national and global phenomena.
• We encourage our students to partake in immersive networking experiences with policymakers through discussions and seminars with Senior Fellows, internship opportunities, co-op placements and other hands-on experiences that come up thanks to the GSPIA’s unique location in the heart of Canada’s vibrant capital.

The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs educates highly qualified leaders conscious of their responsibility to the common good in the domains of international relations, public policy, environmental sustainability, security, and defence. The School pursues cutting edge research with public sectors and non-profit organizations.

At the GSPIA, we connect with local, national, and global communities through a range of programs, including internships, co-op placements, and international exchanges. MA students in public and international affairs also benefit from being paired with a Senior Fellow – an expert in their field, with deep knowledge of international affairs and public policy – who offers students insights and guidance drawn from their distinguished career.

The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs offers a unique bilingual, inter-disciplinary environment where our students – committed to making a global impact – and our internationally recognized, leading professors and researchers – devoted to the study of all aspects of security and defence studies and the broad remit of public and international affairs – can explore from theoretical and practical perspectives, the challenges shaping the 21st century and can assess in depth how to respond through policy that has a significant impact. All coming together in the heart of our nation’s capital, Ottawa, our programs ensure that our graduates have the confidence, training, and skills to make a difference no matter the sector of international affairs they choose to invest their careers in. 

Explore how our unique approach can advance your career.