
Why International Development and Global Studies?
Why study in International Development and Global Studies?
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.
Having completed the program, you will have acquired knowledge on many issues such as:
- International Aid and its funding
- International development theories
- Food security
- International institutions
- Environmental issues
- Humanitarian Aid
- How to land a job in international development
You will also gain the knowledge and skills to design and analyze international development projects thanks to international opportunities, such as:
- field research courses
- international internships

Contact us
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)
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 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.