Université Laval

University

Quebec City, Quebec · Founded 1663

Enrollment

47,000+ students

Degree Granting

Yes

Campuses

None documented

Acceptance Rate

70%

Address

2325 Rue de l'Université, Québec, QC G1V 0A6

QS Ranking

#420 (2026)

Application Fee (2026 Est.)

$93 CAD

Notable Distinctions

Canada's oldest university; research-intensive

About

Université Laval is the oldest centre of higher education in Canada, tracing its origins to 1663. Located in Quebec City, it is one of the largest French-language universities in the world and a U15 member. Laval is a leader in forestry, optics-photonics, and northern studies research. Its campus is one of the few self-contained university campuses in Canada, with its own shopping, dining, and residential facilities.