Université Laval
About Université Laval
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Université Laval thrives on innovation and creativity. As one of Canada’s top research universities, it boasts $515 million in dedicated research funds. And with its location in beautiful Québec City—a UNESCO world heritage destination—it offers students and researchers a unique personal experience. Université Laval came in 36th out of 1,406 universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which assess the global impact of universities around the world.
The University works in synergy with ecosystems and partners in industry and technology and is third in Canada for growth in private-sector research revenue. It is also the only Canadian university with four Canada Excellence Research Chairs—and that is in addition to its more than 300 research chairs, centres, and institutes.
The University’s 3,915 professors, lecturers, and other teaching and research staff share their knowledge with a student body of more than 47,000, including nearly 11,000 graduate students. The University welcomes over 8,000 international students from 120 different countries. Over 2,500 of its students are in Canada through a national and international mobility program, and nearly one in two doctoral candidates are from abroad.
Université Laval is also known for its global outlook, which enhances and enriches the learning experience. The University is committed to international development and humanitarian aid and has signed 850 partnerships with 560 postsecondary institutions in 75 countries around the world. A multifaceted institution, it delivers a vast range of education and training, with 550 programs and 17 different faculties.
University life unfolds on a verdant 2 km2 campus that has no equal in all of Québec. A full 64% of the campus is green space, with a wonderful variety of woods and wildlife. The University is also known for its PEPS, the biggest sports complex in Eastern Canada.
The University traces its origins back to the Séminaire de Québec founded in 1663, making it the oldest francophone university in North America. Over the years, it has shaped the history and course of postsecondary education on the continent. Only three universities in Canada have a higher graduation rate than Université Laval. There are over 335,000 Université Laval graduates around the world, contributing to human progress.
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Key Student Statistics
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- Student gender ratio
- 59 F : 41 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 18% (1)
- Students per staff
- 13.4 (1)
- Student total
- 30127 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
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New Zealand, Hamilton
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Hong Kong, Tuen Mun
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Salary
HKD 934,000 / USD 120,000 per year
Posted
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Subjects Taught at Université Laval
See below for a range of subjects taught at Université Laval
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology