Overview

The Public and International Affairs - Science, Society and Policy programme at the University of Ottawa provides students with the essential analytical tools to navigate the complex relationship between scientific innovation and public governance. This collaborative specialisation allows candidates to evaluate how emerging technologies interact with modern society and how evidence-based research informs high-level policy decisions.

Why Public and International Affairs - Science, Society and Policy at the University of Ottawa?

Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, the University of Ottawa offers unparalleled proximity to federal institutions and international organisations. Students benefit from a multidisciplinary environment at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, which maintains strong links with the Institute for Science, Society and Policy. The programme features a unique capstone seminar where students work alongside experienced practitioners to solve real-world policy challenges.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 9815 per semester
National fee: CAD 2844 per semester

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Concepts and Issues in International Affairs
Democratic Government and Public Policy
Microeconomics for Public Policy
Ethics and Moral Reasoning for Public and International Affairs
Research Methods for Public Policy
Decision at the Interface of Science and Policy
Macroeconomic Policy
Climate and Environmental Policy
Global Health Governance

Careers with Public and International Affairs - Science, Society and Policy

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles within the public service, international NGOs, and private sector organisations that operate at the intersection of technology and regulation. The programme equips students for careers as policy analysts, diplomats, and strategic advisors. By focusing on the practical application of research, the curriculum ensures that graduates can effectively communicate complex scientific data to political stakeholders and the general public.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics for Public Management and Policy

Concepts and Issues in International Affairs

Democratic Government and Public Policy

Macroeconomic Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in French

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

International Relations Public Policy View 23 other Masters in International Relations in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

To gain admission to the MA in Public and International Affairs, applicants must have completed an honours undergraduate degree (or its equivalent) in the social sciences, in arts, in management, or in law, with at least a 75% (B+) average

A minimum of 2 years of full-time professional work experience is required in order to follow the part-time program.

A basic knowledge of economics is required.

Letter of Intent describing interest in the program, identifying field of concentration and describing level of knowledge of second official language

Resume

2 Recommendation letters

Transcripts

English Proficiency

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19630 CAD / year

≈ 19630 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

5688 CAD / year

≈ 5688 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario residents: $2,456.70/ semester

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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Funding

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