Saint Paul University’s Graduate Diploma in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is designed for emerging and established leaders who are passionate about creating inclusive environments.

Enroll to:

Gain practical experience and skills in a social justice-driven approach to EDI.

Learn how to lead organizational change in diverse sectors and with multiple equity-deserving groups.

Advance your career with a specialized diploma that can be earned in as little as eight months.

Access flexible online learning that fits seamlessly into your life. 

8 to 12 Months

*Length extended if studying part-time. 

April 15, 2026

(International Students)

June 1st, 2026

(Canadian Students)

September 2026

Online

(synchronous and asynchronous)

English or French

“The broad topics in the program design, as well as the practical components of the course, made it appealing. The dimension of spirituality to leadership was also an attraction to me.”

Michael, Alumni

Develop research-Based EDI strategies.

Advocate for ethical EDI practices and standards across industries.

Enhance your inclusive leadership skills.

Gain experience via an internship.

Earn your degree 100% online.

Pursue practice-based studies and networking opportunities.

Learn to implement policies that create meaningful change.

Understand how discrimination and privilege impact individuals and communities.

Apply EDI theories to real-world scenarios for equity-driven action.

Develop a leadership style rooted in self-awareness and compassion for equity-deserving groups.

Gain tools to empower others and inspire collective action for equity.

Explore how EDI and decolonization initiatives differ and intersect.

Hold an honours bachelor’s degree (4 years) or its equivalent in the humanities or social sciences, with a minimum average of 70%.

*Candidates from other fields (e.g. natural sciences, health sciences, etc.) with meaningful experience in equity, diversity and inclusion will be considered.

Submit:

• A cover letter (maximum 500 words)
  
• Curriculum vitae/resume.

*An interview with the admissions committee may be required.

$1,000 available to full-time students who apply and accept admission (over 2 consecutive terms).

Full-time G.D. candidates are eligible for a single-term $2000 admission scholarship.

*Admission average of 85% required.

*Limited number of scholarships available.

“You can gain a wonderful career in whatever area you wish, and that's the beauty of the program. We have the space in class to discuss and debate different issues, different viewpoints and that has really helped me engage with the material. I've very much enjoyed the other students, my connections with them. What I learned from their diverse perspectives and what lights them up was incredible.”

Roliane Kajiba Kalala, Student

Earn a degree jointly conferred by Saint Paul University and the University of Ottawa.

Join a program committed to social justice with a curriculum designed to address relevant issues.

Benefit from a supportive and inclusive academic environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters collaboration.

Learn from faculty members who walk the talk and are deeply invested in the success of their students.

Transition to the M.A. in Leadership, Ecology and Equity, transferring up to 3 courses (or 9 units).

students per professor, on average.

satisfaction rate among graduates.

in financial aid is provided every year, on average.

less tuition per year, on average, than other Ontario post-secondary institutions.

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