🇨🇦 Université Laval — Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #526 · CAD $28,233 a year · Québec City
Quick Facts
| Location | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #526 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | A significant international population drawn to its French-language programs and Quebec City's distinct cultural setting; 3,350+ scholarships worth CAD $14.6 million granted to international students in 2023-24 alone. |
| English Requirement | French proficiency (DELF/TCF) required for French-taught programs, which make up the large majority of offerings; English-taught program availability is limited. |
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
CAD $28,233 per year (2026-27 total for 30 credits (two 15-credit terms), tuition + fees). Source: Université Laval: droits de scolarité 2026-2027, checked 30 October 2026. Add at least CAD $24,617 a year for living costs (study visa minimum; source below).
Scholarships
International Student exemption scholarships are available for qualifying applicants, potentially reducing the gap between international and Quebec-resident tuition — combined with the Perspective Québec exemption above, Laval offers a genuinely lower total-cost pathway than most anglophone Canadian universities for students willing to study in French.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
Laval graduates are eligible for the PGWP, and as a Quebec institution, students have access to Quebec's own immigration streams (Quebec Skilled Worker Program / PEQ) alongside federal Express Entry — French fluency is a significant asset for both study and subsequent immigration pathways here.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Université Laval good for international students?
Université Laval is ranked #526 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 18th of the 20 universities in Canada covered on VisaCalc. International tuition is about CAD $28,233 a year. After graduating: post-Graduation Work Permit: up to 3 years after a 2+ year program (field-of-study rules apply to most college grads). Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does Université Laval charge international students?
CAD $28,233 per year (2026-27 total for 30 credits (two 15-credit terms), tuition + fees), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score do I need for Université Laval?
French proficiency (DELF/TCF) required for French-taught programs, which make up the large majority of offerings; English-taught program availability is limited.
Can I work in Canada after graduating from Université Laval?
Laval graduates are eligible for the PGWP, and as a Quebec institution, students have access to Quebec's own immigration streams (Quebec Skilled Worker Program / PEQ) alongside federal Express Entry — French fluency is a significant asset for both study and subsequent immigration pathways here.
See the full Canada university landscape and visa pathway.
🇨🇦 Canada University Tiers Guide 🔗 Official Université Laval Website
Worked example: a full degree at Université Laval
An international student starting a 4-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the official visa living-cost figure. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Tuition | C$28,233 a year (2026-27 total for 30 credits (two 15-credit terms), tuition + fees) |
| Living costs | C$24,617 a year (IRCC study permit minimum for one person outside Quebec, from 1 Sept 2026 (Quebec: $24,617)) |
| Years | 4 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | C$211,400 ≈ ₹1.44 crore ≈ $150,806 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | C$224,426 ≈ ₹1.53 crore |
The visa living-cost figure is a legal minimum, not a comfortable budget. Scholarships are not deducted.
Sources
- Université Laval: droits de scolarité 2026-2027
- Narcity: Canadian universities in QS 2027
- CIC News: study permit funds rise to $23,448
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for Université Laval come from the Université Laval: droits de scolarité 2026-2027; the QS 2027 position from Narcity: Canadian universities in QS 2027; living costs from CIC News: study permit funds rise to $23,448. Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official Université Laval website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of Université Laval. Not admissions or immigration advice.