Welcome to NPSIA

We’re excited to welcome you to the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs!

This page is your go-to resource as you prepare to begin your MA or MA/JD journey. Here, you’ll find everything you need to get started — from overviews of each program stream to pathway documents that help you navigate your degree requirements.

You’ll also find important details about course registration, co-op eligibility and timelines, and other key information to help you settle in and succeed. We recommend bookmarking this page and checking back often as new resources and updates are added.

NPSIA Statement of Values and Principles

Our commitment to excellence rests on four pillars, outlined below. Our efforts within these four domains will continuously evolve as we identify new issues and …