# School of Political Studies
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**Parent**: https://www.uottawa.ca/study/graduate-studies/academic-unit-contact-information
Welcome to the School of Political Studies!
The School of Political Studies, created by the University of Ottawa in 2003, is a hub of knowledge bringing together the study of political science and public administration. Using both disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches, the School of Political Studies makes it possible for students to acquire in-depth knowledge on a range of political phenomena, such as power and authority, opposition and resistance, as well as management and public policy, in all their different forms at home and around the world.
## Why political studies?
Do you wish to learn how politics work at all levels? Do you want to hone your skills of critical thought and evaluation? Do you want to do all of this in a bilingual, multicultural environment that is just steps away from Parliament Hill?
Located in the heart of the nation's capital neighbouring Parliament Hill and the Quebec border, the Political Science program is the perfect place to study all aspects of contemporary politics. With an undergraduate program that allows students to take their courses in either official language and that has a diverse and multicultural student body, it is truly a microcosm of Canadian society. [Be inspired!](https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/political-studies/why-study)
## Discover our programs
### [Undergraduate studies](https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/political-studies/undergraduate)
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](https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/political-studies/graduate)
Take part in transformative research and experience the teachings and networks of world-renowned professors.
Student voices
> “I chose uOttawa because it provided me with a chance to continue my studies in French Immersion while also allowing me to live and work in the National Capital region.”
Logan Turner, student
Faculty of Social Sciences
## [Professor Pascale Massot Awarded Prestigious John H. McArthur Fellowship from the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada](https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/news-all/professor-pascale-massot-awarded-prestigious-john-h-mcarthur-fellowship-asia-pacific)
We are proud to announce that Professor Pascale Massot of the School of Political Studies has been named a recipient of the John H. McArthur Fellowship awarded by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada.
### Latest news
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#### [Congratulations to Ghislain Robichaud (BSS ’96) on His Appointment as Canada’s New Consul General in Sydney](https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/news-all/congratulations-ghislain-robichaud-bss-96-his-appointment-canadas-new-consul-general)
## Quick links
[Student Hub](https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/student-hub)
[Find a professor](https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/political-studies/about-school/professors)
[Meet our graduates](https://fssapps.uottawa.ca/sites/POL/GraduateStudents)
[Assistantship positions](https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/assistantship-positions)
## Contact us
### School of Political Studies
**Faculty of Social Sciences**\
[Social Sciences Building](https://www.uottawa.ca/about-us/administration-services/facilities/campus-maps/social-sciences-building)\
120 University Private, Room 7005\
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5\
Canada ([maps](https://www.uottawa.ca/about-us/administration-services/facilities/campus-maps))
Tel.: [613-562-5754](tel:613-562-5754)\
[[email protected]](https://www.uottawa.ca/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#88f8e7e4e1fce1c8fdc7fcfce9ffe9a6ebe9)\
### 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](https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/political-studies/about-school/management-administrative-staff) are available by MS Teams and by email.
The Social Sciences (FSS) and Vanier (VNR) buildings are open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.