Laval University

The Laval University was founded in 1663 as a public university with its main campus in Québec City, Canada. It offers 22 courses at graduate and UG level to Indian students. These courses are available in 4 streams, namely Engineering, Business & Management Studies, Science and Humanities & Social Sciences and 10 specializations, which include Computer Science Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry and Mathematics. The university offers these courses through 13 academic departments. The first-year tuition fees for Indian students at Laval University is around CAD 15,428 - 27,414. Students also have to bear additional living costs such as the accommodation charges which generally is around CAD 2,728 - 4,920. To be eligible for admission, Indian students are required to submit documents such as CV. The applicants can also submit additional test scores from exams such as IELTS, TOEFL and PTE.

The Laval University was founded in 1663 as a public university with its main campus in Québec City, Canada. It offers 22 courses at graduate and UG level to Indian students. These courses are available in 4 streams, namely Engineering, Business & Management Studies, Science and Humanities & Social Sciences and 10 specializations, which include Computer Science Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry and Mathematics. The university offers these courses through 13 academic departments. The first-year tuition fees for Indian students at Laval University is around CAD 15,428 - 27,414. Students also have to bear additional living costs such as the accommodation charges which generally is around CAD 2,728 - 4,920. To be eligible for admission, Indian students are required to submit documents such as CV. The applicants can also submit additional test scores from exams such as IELTS, TOEFL and PTE.

For international students, Laval University awards merit-based scholarships, which are awarded as tuition fee waivers, the students are auto-considered for the scholarships once a complete application is submitted to the university. Some of the scholarships awarded to undergraduate students are as follows:

• Excellence Scholarships
• Commitment Scholarships
• Research Scholarships
• Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Program for PhD students

Laval University offers over 22 courses at levels to Indian students through 13 departments. While it has 10 courses at UG level and 12 courses at the graduate level that Indian students can choose from. These Laval University courses are offered in over 4 streams fields of study. Students can specialise in areas such as Computer Science Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry and Mathematics. The duration of undergraduate courses at the university is 3 years to 4 years and the duration of graduate courses is 18 months to 2 years.

The alumni of Laval University are highly distinguished and highly accomplished. Some of the alumni of Laval University include:

• Brian Mulroney: Lawyer, Businessman and Politician
• Jean Chrétien: Former Prime Minister of Canada
• Jean 1: Grand Duke of Luxembourg
• Conrad Black: writer, businessman, and newspaper publisher.

The University of Laval does not release data about job outcomes, however, as per some unofficial sources, the average salary of graduates of Laval University is in the range of INR 40LPA, with the highest salary being reported as high as INR 79LPA for a Master’s in Finance.

As per some unofficial sources, the average salary for some popular majors at the master’s level at the University of Laval is given below:

For foreign students, the cost of attending Laval University varies depending on the course they are applying for. Additionally, other expenses like accommodation and food, books and supplies, and personal expenses are included in the total cost of attending the university. Undergraduate first-year tuition costs typically around CAD 17,459 - 26,627. On the other hand, the annual tuition for graduates is CAD 15,428 - 18,485. The Laval University cost of living at is CAD 2,728 - 4,920, in addition to the tuition fee.

To get admission to Laval University, Indian students should apply through Official Application Portal. Laval University admission requirements, which comprise previous scores, required GPA, standardised test scores, essays, resumes, SOPs and LORs must be submitted to complete the application process by all Indian applicants. Also, Indian students also have to submit scores of entrance or English language proficiency exams, such as IELTS, TOEFL and PTE, must also be submitted by students.

In the Shiksha Popularity rankings, Laval University ranks at #15 in the National Universities rankings for 2026. In the world rankings, Laval University ranks at #398 for 2026. Some of the Laval University subjects have also been ranked in Shiksha Popularity rankings 2026.

By Other Ranking Bodies

Apart from Shiksha Popularity ranking, QS has also ranked the university globally. It ranks Laval University at #469 in 2026. Laval University ranking stood at #451 as per US News in 2025 and #401 by THE in 2026, globally.

The main campus of Laval University is located in Québec City, Canada. The university offers a great campus life to its students. Students here have varied options to participate in community building. The university has organisations and clubs, in which students can participate as per their interests. On top of this, students can participate in sports and join university teams. They can also access variety of resources and services at the campus such as library, recreation centres, sports complex, placement services, among others.