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Diverse. Relevant. Interdisciplinary.

28 departments and programs. Diverse perspectives. Unlimited potential.

One of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s founding faculties, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is a leader in education and research. We are diverse, relevant, and interdisciplinary. We invite you to see what we are all about and encourage you to study with us, collaborate with us, and connect with us in the community.

Students and Programs

Our students have the most choices and the best supports

FASS offers an unmatched diversity of study options. Our students study what they are passionate about, are supported academically and socially, and graduate with impressive degrees that lead them to extraordinary careers.

9,654

current undergraduate students

742

current graduate students

Research and Teaching

Our faculty are world-class researchers and award-winning teachers

FASS faculty members are fearless, innovative, and collaborative, continuously contributing to national and international research and development. We are innovators in new teaching methods that make learning exciting and improve student outcomes.

300+

research and teaching faculty

28

research centres and institutes

Community and Partners

Our communities are global and our partners are engaged

Our faculty actively decolonizes and reconciles the curriculum, our alumni lead extraordinary careers in exciting professions around the world, and our donors make it all possible.

200+

public events every year

68,000+

Alumni worldwide

Upcoming Events

Our doors are open and we are here for you

Whether you are interested in studying with us or are already enroled, are a researcher or teaching faculty, community partner or donor, if you have questions, reach out. We’re happy to help you find what you need.

I care about social issues and the experiences of workers, which led me to study sociology and labour studies at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV. I was empowered to connect my interests to my studies, which opened up incredible career opportunities even before graduation.

Alyha Bardi

FASS alumnus (class of 2023)
Degree: Sociology honours, Labour Studies minor, Social Justice certificate
Career: Public Affairs Officer, Government Communications and Public Engagement, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs