Department of Political Science
Programs
Undergraduate
We offer expert instruction across all aspects of political science. From Africa to the Arctic, global peace to local genocide. Ideas of freedom to ideas of slavery, protest movements to political parties
Programs
International Relations
Focus on cross-border interactions between various groups in the world. Learn how those interactions affect people, states, regions and the global community.
Programs
Graduate
We are small enough to know our students and large enough to provide a comprehensive, top-notch education. Our graduate students become leaders in academic, public and private sector careers.
Research
We are a vibrant community of researchers in both the traditional fields of the discipline as well as in innovative research clusters. We invite you to explore our exciting research activities.
News and Announcements
Announcement
Yusuf Umar (1948 - 1991)
Born in Palestine, Dr. Yusuf Umar came to Canada in 1972 after earning a BA in Economics and Political Science from the American University in Cairo and his MA in Political Science at the American University of Beirut.
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From Campus to Country: Stephen J. Harper on Education, Institutions and Democracy
The first Prime Minister to graduate from the University of Calgary, the Rt. Hon. Stephen J. Harper, BA’85, MA’91, PC, CC, reflects on his journey, influences and alma mater
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In Memoriam: Donald Iain Ray, Faculty of Arts
Department of Political Science faculty member and Professor Emeritus; campus flag lowered on Nov. 12
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Killam Emerging Research Leader Award celebrates outstanding early career scholarship
UCalgary scholars recognized for leadership in cybersecurity, political science and public health
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Celebrating 2025 Killam Award recipients in the Faculty of Arts
Advancing knowledge and leadership through distinguished scholarship
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Faculty of Arts students among 2024 Indigenous Graduate Award recipients
Congratulations to the 2024 Indigenous Graduate Award recipients.
Fashioning Diaspora: Moroccan Jewish Histories in Los Angeles
Join us for Fashioning Diaspora: Moroccan Jewish Histories in Los Angeles, a seminar with Dr. Aomar Boum, PhD, that considers Moroccan Jewish histories, diaspora and visual culture.
Feb. 23, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
