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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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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Carleton Brings Northern Expertise and Experience to University of the Arctic
When Carleton University was formally and unanimously admitted into membership of the University of the Arctic (UArctic) at the network’s annual assembly in Inari, Finland,…
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SPPA and NPSIA Students Participate in the Model ICAO 2026 event
From June 9th to June 12th, 2026, Madeline Russell, a graduating MPPA students, as well as Mahole Morapeli and Cilvius Chin from NPSIA joined a…
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Researcher Mehdi Ammi Awarded CIHR Team Grant
Professor Mehdi Ammi, a faculty member in Carleton’s School of Public Policy & Administration, will lead a team of researchers and partners from across Canada on a new project entitled, “Public Health Financing…
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Carleton journalism duo awarded Michener fellowship for AI literacy project
Jessica Patterson and Kanina Holmes have won the Michener – L. Richard O’Hagan Fellowship for Journalism Education for their project, “AI Literacy for Canadian Journalism Education.” The fellowship,…
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