Laval University

Education at Laval University

The institution is known for its academic and research prowess, global vision of excellence, and commitment to social engagement. The philosophy of sustainable development is another characteristic of the institution. It has more than 47,000 students on its rolls with 17 faculties, 60+ schools, departments and learning institutes in tandem with 500 programs for pupils. There are 220+ student associations divided under the AELIES and CADEUL unions. The institution also has 44 educational leadership chairs and approximately 890 partnership agreements. Students also benefit from a vast campus with 60% wooded and green zones in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Quebec City. From laboratories and other infrastructure to housing and sports complexes, there are facilities galore for students. 

Laval University offers extensive career opportunities for students, being one of the biggest employers in the region itself. It has its line-up of career services for students, helping them link with potential employers and find openings in their respective fields. 

Famous Alumni of Laval University

The list of famous alumni includes the following: 

• Martin Brian Mulroney, politician. 
• Carme Maria Chacon Piqueras, lecturer, lawyer, and a politician. 
• Grand Duke Jean I, Grand Duke of Luxembourg. 
• Conrad Moffat Black, newspaper publisher, writer, and Baron Black of Crossharbour. 
• Benedict Martin Paul Mulroney, television host. 
• David Servan-Schreiber, French neuroscientist, physician, and author. 
• Niklaus Emil Wirth, a Swiss computer scientist who designed the Pascal programming language. 

Address

2325 Rue de l’Université, Québec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada. 

Public/Private Status

Laval University is a public research institution. 

QS World University Rankings 

The Laval University ranking is 414 in the QS World University Rankings 2022 tally. 

Top Offered Courses at Laval University

Some of the top courses available at Laval University include MBA, Chemistry, Engineering, Economics and Business, Clinical Medicine, Geosciences, Food Science and Technology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ecology/Environment, and more. 

The Laval University fees are $11,152.20-11,697.75 (approximately INR 8.37 lakh to INR 8.78 lakh) for one semester or fifteen credits in undergraduate programs. For Master’s courses, the fees stand at approximately $1,946.02 (INR 1.46 lakh) for one course (three credits). 

Required Exams for Laval University

Many examinations are a part of Laval University requirements and they include the following: 

• TCF Test scores. 
• DELF test scores. 
• TEF test scores. 
• TFI test scores.