The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs
We are proud to be Canada’s Top graduate program in international affairs. We are globally recognized for excellence in teaching, research, policy engagement, and public commentary.
For 60 years, we have trained our students to become leaders in the field of international affairs.
The NPSIA Advantage
Develop Skills for Global Challenges
Master complex issues with NPSIA’s interdisciplinary training.
Apply What You Learn in the Real World
Our Co-op program provides valuable hands-on experience.
Shape the Future of Global Affairs
NPSIA prepares tomorrow’s leaders in international policy.
Learn From World-Renowned Experts
Study under faculty leading in global policy and diplomacy.
Join a Powerful Global Alumni Network
3,000+ grads in top roles across sectors worldwide.
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Snapshots of a Global Education
Prof. Lama Mourad – Syria’s Biggest Turning Point: What It Means for Refugees & the World
Carleton Model NATO
Joint University Study Trip to Geneva
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Recent News
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Elisabeth Gilmore Appointed Inaugural Expert Advisor to the Provost on Climate Change and Sustainability
Provost L. Pauline Rankin has announced the appointment of Prof. Elisabeth Gilmore (Civil and Environmental Engineering; Norman Paterson School of International Affairs) as Carleton’s inaugural…
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Prof. Philippe Lagassé and Stephen Saideman receive 2026 CPSA Prize in Comparative Politics
NPSIA is thrilled to share that professors Philippe Lagassé and Stephen Saideman have been awarded the 2026 Prize in Comparative Politics by the Canadian Political…
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Remembering Brian Finlay
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of NPSIA Alum, Brian Finlay (MA’98). As President and CEO of the…
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Field Notes: Who Decides What Counts? Rethinking Climate Adaptation
At a time when communities across Canada face floods, wildfires, coastal erosion, and permafrost thaw, Elisabeth Gilmore is examining what equitable climate adaptation looks like—and…
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