Faculty of Public and Global Affairs
Calling all future leaders
The Faculty of Public and Global Affairs is unique in Canada, attracting future leaders who go on to work at the highest levels of government, diplomacy, journalism, economics, and much more. Our students learn from experts in their field and have the chance to pursue job placements within national and international organizations, as well as study abroad. With more than 80 specialized programs and a rich selection of 800 courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, there’s a path here for every passionate student eager to make a difference on a global scale.
How will you lead, connect, transform?
Celebrating Our Graduates
Convocation 2026
In the Spotlight
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Pivot into a future-focused career with flexible programs that build on what you already know.
2024-2025 Annual Report
A look at some of the FPGA highlights from 2024-2025.
Student Opportunities
Explore student opportunities like CUSLI, IPAF 4900, and more to make the most of your university experience.
Our Events
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Our Research
Collaborating across diverse schools, institutes, and departments, FPGA fosters innovative research and insights at the intersections of politics, policy, and public life.
Our Strategic Plan
This strategic plan provides a vision of where the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs will be in five years’ time and outlines a set of goals designed to get us there.
FPGA News
What’s happening in the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs
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Letters to their Future Selves: Graduates Receive Letters Written in First Year
“This class met for the first time on the first day of the Fall 2022 semester. For nearly all of the students, it was their…
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SPPA welcomes new students and kicks off the 2026/27 academic year
The School of Public Policy and Administration welcomed incoming graduate students for the 2026/27 academic year with a day of events on Friday, September 11th in…
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Graeme Auld Awarded Prestigious Award for Governance Work
Graeme Auld, Professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA), has received the Yvan Allaire Medal in recognition of an outstanding contribution in…
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Beyond the Pitch: Football and Cultural Diplomacy
I am one lucky guy. I was born and raised in Mexico, and three years ago I moved to Ottawa to finish high school. I…
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