Institute for Advanced International Studies

The School of Advanced International Studies, formerly the Institute for Advanced International Studies (in French Institut québécois des hautes études internationales), is a part of Université Laval.

The School conducts research on and teaches international studies with an interdisciplinary focus.

Faculty

 * Pierre Pettigrew (President)
 * Louis Bélanger (Director)
 * About 80 scientific researchers specializing in the fields of International security, sustainable development, European integration, the Americas, international trade,

Teaching activities
The School offers master's and doctorate programs in international studies. The program is advertised as multidisciplinary, and integrates subjects such as law, economics, management, and political science.

Research activities
The School's members belong to several research groups focused on international issues:
 * Centre d'études interaméricaines (CEI)
 * Programme Paix et sécurité internationales (PSI)
 * Cercle Europe
 * Groupe d'études et de recherches sur l'Asie contemporaine (GERAC)
 * Chaire de recherche du Canada sur les conflits identitaires et le terrorisme
 * Chaire de recherche du Canada en droit de l'environnement
 * Chaire de recherche du Canada sur les normes de gestion du développement durable
 * Chaire d'études maghrébines

Knowledge dissemination activities

 * The peer reviewed journal, Études internationales, founded in 1970, is dedicated to the study of international phenomena.
 * The School organizes about 60 conferences, symposiums and round tables each year.