International Office

Université Laval took a resolutely international turn in 1999 with a view to forging a distinctive identity. The International Office was created to spearhead an ambitious internationalization strategy that would satisfy the needs of university faculties, departments, and vice rectors. The office is responsible for the conception, implementation, and coordination of this strategy.

Mission

The International Office develops and provides the following services pertaining to international cooperation and the internationalization of education.

• Ensuring promotion and logistic support for exchange programs and overseeing management of agreements signed with partner institutions.
• Assisting students with administrative, intercultural, and logistical preparation for study abroad programs.
• Helping program managers and faculty who wish to establish international partnerships identify networking and funding opportunities.
• Monitoring other institutions' internationalization and globalization strategies in order to ensure UL remains at the vanguard.
• Collaborating with the Recruitment Office to promote UL internationally.

The International Office at a glance

• Provides $3 million in scholarship assistance per year to UL students studying abroad
• Organizes around 100 partner visits per year
• Manages more than 500 agreements with partners in 65 countries