Laval University
- Canada
- Founded 1852
Overview
Université Laval is a public research university in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Université Laval traces its roots to the Séminaire de Québec, which was founded by François de Montmorency-Laval in 1663.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1852Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | Quebec CitySource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 56,000 (2025)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 15,751 (2024)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | ulaval.ca (opens in a new tab) |
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| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
- Citizens of the World scholarships Open, deadline 15 Jan 2027
- Merit scholarship program Check the official page
Laval University's own scholarships page (opens in a new tab) (checked 14 Nov 2026)
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People who studied here
- Niklaus Wirth (opens in a new tab)Swiss computer scientist (1934–2024)
- Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg (opens in a new tab)Monarch of Luxembourg (1964-2000)
- Marc Ouellet (opens in a new tab)Canadian Roman Catholic cardinal
- Carme Chacón (opens in a new tab)Spanish Defense Minister (1971–2017)
- Gérald Lacroix (opens in a new tab)Canadian cardinal
- Jean-Marc Aveline (opens in a new tab)French Roman Catholic priest, cardinal (1958-)
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