School of International Development and Global Studies
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Welcome to the School of International Development and Global Studies!
Celebrating more than 15 years, the School of International Development and Global Studies contributes to the development of knowledge, research, and public policy related to international development and globalization issues.
The School espouses a theory of international development relating to the minimization of inequalities, focusing on the peaceful resolution of conflicts, a respect for diversity and an appreciation for citizen engagement.
- Canada’s largest academic unit specializing in international development
- Pursues a mission to engage both theory and practice
- Offers courses abroad in developing and developed countries
- Provides CO-OP option to combine working and learning
- Research intensive with an interdisciplinary PhD in International Development
- Provides networking opportunities in a G7 capital city
Why the School of International Development and Global Studies?
International Development and Globalization issues are of major importance in today's world. Nations impact on each other on many levels (economics, political, sociological) that shape everyday life all over the world.
This program provides a better understanding of the stakes involved in international development and the move toward a global economy. It also offers a solid grounding in several disciplines, such as political science and sociology, and general knowledge in economics.
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.
Student voices
“It's been both interesting and exciting to be a part of this process, and I've been learning much about the environmental and economic challenges to food security and agriculture.”
Shantelle Binnette, graduate
— Graduated 2014, Honours BA in Development and Globalization
Faculty of Social Sciences
uOttawa FSS professors awarded $519,975 for Indo-Pacific Research Project
Six professors from the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) at the University of Ottawa and one colleague from the Faculty of Law were awarded funding under the Indo-Pacific Scholarships and Fellowships for Canadians (IPSFC) program administered by Global Affairs Canada.
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School of International Development and Global Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences\ Social Sciences Building\ 120 University Private, Room 8005\ Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5\ Canada (maps)
Tel.: 613-562-5680\ [email protected]\
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.)
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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 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.