Laval University Program Overview
Being the first Francophone university in North America and a leader among research universities in Canada, Université Laval has a strong reputation for its traditions, teaching, research and creativity. It was founded as the Seminaire de Québec in 1663 and later received a charter from Queen Victoria that transformed it in 1852 into Université Laval.
The university has a student population of nearly 35,000, including 2,000 international students. Students are offered the following services:
Library: Get access to more than 4 million publications and an impressive number of multimedia resources.
Orientation and psychological counseling: Professionals help students sort out matters in their student or personal lives (i.e., academic difficulties, career goals and planning).
Student Activities Office: The office encourages and promotes cultural and social initiatives by students in a variety of events, including exhibitions, films/videos, musical performances, improvisation, dance, creative writing and other projects.
Sports activities: The university has one of the largest physical education and sports complexes in Canada with more than 20 indoor and outdoor facilities, including five gymnasiums, an arena with two ice rinks, a climbing wall, a fitness room, soccer fields, a swimming pool, and basketball, volleyball and tennis courts.
Foreign student office: This office offers information and support for arriving students and orientation and referrals for problems that may arise.
Computer facilities: Students receive a free e-mail address and Web space and have Internet access anywhere on campus.
Restaurants: The university has 30 campus restaurant outlets and snack and vending machines in various buildings.
Program type
This is a Marquette exchange program, so most financial aid generally applies. To learn more about how the program will affect your specific aid package, go to the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Duration and dates
Fall term: mid-September to mid-December
Spring term: mid-January to early May
Summer (French courses only): early May to late June and early July to mid-August (two sessions)
Language:
Courses are taught in French. Semester courses are appropriate for students with advanced French skills, and summer sessions have options for beginner or advanced skill levels.
Subjects offered:
Business, economics, education, French language, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology
Courses offered:
Visit Laval's course offerings page for more information.
Class and credit info:
The number of classes can range from four to five per semester and three per summer session. Students can receive an average of 15 credits per semester. During summer sessions, students can receive an average of seven credits in French language.
Eligibility
Most majors; minimum junior standing with strong French language skills; nine credits beyond FREN 2002 required for semester or year studies; FREN 1002 required for summer language studies
Living
Laval offers four residences with 2,400 rooms, all connected to the Internet. Three of the residences are equipped with ultramodern communal kitchens. If you are seeking a living environment conducive to studying and an enriching experience, the residence office can help.
Orientation
Laval has an extensive orientation at the beginning of each semester and a short orientation at the start of each summer session.
Permit/visa
Visa required (need to apply two months in advance)
Office of International Education
