Université Laval at a glance

Université Laval is a major teaching and research university with a global vision, recognized for training socially engaged and committed leaders. Its study environment and culture of sustainable development contribute to community well-being.

Education

  • 17 faculties and over 60 departments, schools, and institutes
  • 600 programs
  • Over 90% of undergraduate programs include internships, often paid
  • A flexible learning environment:
    • 57% of courses are in person
    • 33% of courses are online
    • 10% of courses are hybrid or HyFlex

Research

  • Almost $475 million in funding for research and innovation
  • Over 300 research centres, chairs, institutes, and other groups, including:
    • 6 Canada Excellence Research Chairs secured since 2008
    • 92 Canada Research Chairs
    • 82 Partnership Research Chairs
    • 41 Educational Leadership Chairs
  • Many affiliated research institutions, including the CHU de Québec–Université Laval Research Centre, North America’s premier francophone health research centre

Student and graduate community

  • A vast network of more than 350,000 graduates worldwide
  • Almost 13,500 diplomas and short-program certificates awarded in 2023 –2024
  • More than 55,000   students enrolled for at least one semester in 2023–2024
  • More than 47,000 students enrolled in fall 2024, including:
    • 66% full time
    • 28% in graduate programs
  • Nearly 950 medical residents and nearly 400 postdoctoral fellows
  • More than 50,000 students enrolled in non-accredited continuing education activities. There are also more than 2,300 at Université du 3e âge

Staff

Ranked as one of the top 2 employers in the Québec region by Forbes, the University has over 10,000 employees:

  • 1700 professors
  • Almost 2,500 lecturers and other teaching and research staff
  • Almost 3,300 administrative and support staff members
  • More than 4,000 students work on campus each year

Université Laval also collaborates with:

  • Nearly 780 adjunct professors
  • More than 1,100 clinical professors
  • More than 7,500 professionals providing clinical instruction across our health and social services network

Campus life that can’t be beat

Set in the heart of Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Université Laval offers students an exceptional academic and living environment.

  • 1.8 km2 of campus, 60% of it covered in green space and trees
  • 40 buildings connected by footpaths, 8 km of bike paths, and more than 5 km of underground tunnels
  • 2 campus buildings in Old Québec
  • A lively cultural, athletic, and social environment
  • 2,300 rooms in sustainable student residences
  • A library with 6 million documents and thousands of electronic resources available online
  • The cutting-edge Centre Apprentiss, the only interdisciplinary healthcare learning centre of its kind in Canada
  • PEPS, one of the country’s largest modern sports complexes
  • The Rouge et Or, one of the best university sports programs in the country, with more than 500 student athletes
  • Forêt Montmorency , the largest teaching and research forest in the world

A sustainable university

  • Canada’s first voluntary carbon-neutral university
  • Ranked 19th in the world and the top francophone university according to the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, based on the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
  • Ranked Platinum, the highest certification level, in the STARS (Sustainability Tracking Assessment & Rating System)
  • Unlimited access to public transit in Québec City and Lévis for the student community with the University travel pass (LPU)

Internationalization

  • More than 9,000 international or permanent-resident students (17% of total student enrolment) in 2023–2024
  • Over 900 members of the student community taking advantage of international mobility programs
  • Almost 860 partnership agreements with some 555 institutions of higher education and various organizations in 80 countries
  • More than 50% of research publications produced in collaboration with at least one scientist from another country