Université Laval

  • Québec, QC, G1V 0A6view map
  • (418) 656-2131
  • (877) 785-2825
  • (418) 656-5216
  • March 01, 2010
  • Multiple Deadlines
  • www.ulaval.ca

Fact Sheet

  • 1663
  • University
  • Research Intensive
  • French
  • 19,119
  • 5,649
  • $440 Million
  • $278 Million
  • 4,115,618
  • Jean Chretien - former Prime Minister of Canada; Brian Mulroney - former Prime Minister of Canada; Lucien Bouchard - former Quebec Premier; Jean Lesage - former Quebec Premier; Jacques Lamarre - CEO of SNC-Lavalin

What the Students Say

Five Things:

  1. Small classes; interdisciplinary studies
  2. Oriented toward research and international co-operation
  3. Variety of study abroad programs
  4. Friendly, small-town atmosphere
  5. First francophone university in North America; oldest university in Canada

Courses With Kudos

Medicine, Law, Sciences, Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering, Management, Communications

Student Sound Offs

"Even though it's in the heart of Quebec, it's really a multicultural institution."

"The university has an international emphasis. It promotes and provides 'mobility scholarships' to enable students to have an international profile and be able to enter the job market more easily."

"I am a pharmacy student, and we constantly learn about the latest advancements in the medical and pharmacy fields. The majority of our teachers also write scientific articles, thus providing us with the most up-to-date information."

"Because it's a little campus, there's lots of intimate contacts between students in classes. The professors take the success of their students to heart."

"It's like a big village: people are friendly and everyone talks to each other.""Underground tunnels connect all the buildings and residences -- very useful in horrible weather!"

"The small number of students in classes creates a good rapport with professors and makes learning more personal and more centred."

"The school spirit is definitely the best thing about my school, everyone gets into sports and cheers, it's great."

"I love the campus setting, especially spring and fall. Lots of trees, green lawns, squirrels, people playing soccer and Frisbee ... it's relaxing."

"People underestimate Quebec City. They think that because it's not in Montreal, it's not as good."


Student survey results and additional indicators

For: Université Laval
Institution size classification: Large   (see the methodology)

    Notes
  1. Latest survey update: October 2009
  2. Other data sources: latest available data shown

Legend

Canadian University Report - Student Survey
Third Party Data - additonal indicators

Refine your results by selecting a field of study (the default is all fields of study combined).

Tuition

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $2,366 $4,446

Overall Student Satisfaction

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Satisfaction B+ B+

Quality of Teaching

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Education B+ B+
Satisfaction with Teaching Quality B B+
Satisfaction with Faculty Availability to Students B+ B+
Satisfaction with Faculty Members Knowledge of Subject A A
Satisfaction with Level of Interaction with Faculty B+ B-
Satisfaction with Usefulness of Faculty Feedback B+ B-
Satisfaction with Quality of Academic Advising B C+
Teaching Awards (3M Teaching Awards) N/A 2

Academic Resources

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Convenience of Class Scheduling B- B-
Satisfaction with Ease of Course Registration Process A- B
Satisfaction with Number of Courses to Choose from B- B+
Satisfaction with Space to Register in Courses Necessary to Complete Your Degree B- B-
Satisfaction with Co-Op/ Internship Opportunities C C-

Campus Atmosphere

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall University Atmosphere B+ B+
Satisfaction with Sense of Community on Campus B B-
Satisfaction with Diversity of Extracurricular Activities B+ B+
Satisfaction with Sense of Personal Safety and Security A A-
Satisfaction with Tolerance for Diverse Opinions and Ideas A- B+
Satisfaction with Helpfulness of Administrative Staff B B-

Class Size

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Class Size B- B-
Average # of Students in 1st year Class 97 194
Percentage of All First Year Classes with < 30 Students 14% 10%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 30-100 students 53% 42%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 100+ Students 33% 48%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with < 30 Students 31% 26%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 30-100 students 51% 56%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 100+ Students 18% 18%

Technology

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality and Availability of Technology On-Campus B B+
Satisfaction with On-Campus Network B+ B+
Satisfaction with Computer Accessibility On-Campus B+ B+
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Technology in Classrooms C+ B
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Computer Equipment On-Campus B- B+
Satisfaction with Access to Course/ Teaching Materials On-Line A- A-
Satisfaction with Labs and Research Equipment B B+

Physical Infrastructure

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of On-Campus Buildings and Facilities B- B
Satisfaction with Classrooms and Lecture Halls C+ B-
Satisfaction with Student Residences C B-
Satisfaction with the Attractiveness of Campus B- B+
Satisfaction with Physical Fitness, Sports and Recreational Facilities A- B+

Libraries

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Library Satisfaction A- A-
Satisfaction with Availability of Study Space B B
Satisfaction with Library Hours of Operation A- A-
Satisfaction with Total Library Holdings A- B+
Satisfaction with Online Library Resources A A-
Satisfaction with Library Staff A- B+
Library Expenditures per Student $1,264 $1,104
Library holdings per Student 215 253

Campus Activity

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Attended Campus Social Events Rarely Sometimes
How Often Attended Home Games of University Athletic Teams Rarely Rarely
How Often Participated in Student Clubs Rarely Rarely
How Often Participated in Recreational and Sports Programs Rarely Rarely
How Often Attended Campus Cultural Events Rarely Rarely
How Often Participated in Community Service / Volunteer Activities Rarely Rarely

Student Academic Experience

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Sought Advice from Professors About Marks or Assignments Often Sometimes
How Often Worked in Groups to Complete Assignments or Readings Often Often
Number of Required Textbooks, Novels, Books or Course Packs Read 3 to 5 6 to 10
How Often Presented in Class Sometimes Sometimes
Number of Books or Novels Read for Personal Satisfaction 1 or 2 1 or 2
Number of Written Papers or Reports - Less than 5 pages 3 to 5 3 to 5
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 5 to 10 pages 3 to 5 3 to 5
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 11 to 19 pages 1 or 2 None
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 20 pages or More None None

Athletics

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Recreational and Athletic Programs and Services A- B+
Percentage of Students Using Campus Recreation and Athletic Programs and Services 59% 60%
Athletic Scholarship Amounts per Athlete $557 $620
CIS Top Three Finishes 4 2

Student Services

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Quality of Student Services B+ B
Satisfaction with Academic Support and Counseling B B-
Percentage of Students Using Academic Support and Counseling 36% 54%
Satisfaction with Campus Bookstore A- B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Bookstore 86% 98%
Satisfaction with Food Services C+ C
Percentage of Students Using Food Services 85% 90%
Satisfaction with Campus Medical Services B+ B-
Percentage of Students Using Campus Medical Services 27% 38%
Satisfaction with Services for Aboriginal Students C+ C+
Percentage of Students Using Services for Aboriginal Students 1% 2%
Satisfaction with Services for International Students B B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for International Students 2% 6%
Satisfaction with Services for Students with Disabilities B- B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Students with Disabilities 2% 5%

Costs

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $2,366 $4,446
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Min $2,366 $4,446
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Max $5,876 $5,950
Room and Board Min N/A $6,475
Room and Board Max N/A $8,520
Off-Campus Housing Min $3,832 $4,845
Off-Campus Housing Max $4,592 $5,993

Student Financial Assistance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with the Overall Availability of Financial Assistance C+ C
Satisfaction with the Availability of Need-Based Scholarships and/ or Bursaries C C
Satisfaction with the Availability of Merit Scholarships C+ C

Employment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with the Degree to Which University Experience Will Prepare you for Employment B- B
Satisfaction with Reputation of your University Among Employers B+ B+
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Career Preparation B B-
Satisfaction with Opportunities to Acquire Work Related Knowledge B- C+
Satisfaction with On-Campus Employment Opportunities B- C+

Student Enrolment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
% Male - Full-Time, Undergraduate 41% 44%
% Female - Full-Time, Undergraduate 59% 56%
Percentage of International Students 5% 8%

Research Performance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Number of Publications 1467 2276
International Collaborations 524 900
Total Research ($ Millions) $278 $279
Total research per faculty $209,132 $180,334
Federal Funding ($ Millions) $68 $74
Granting Council dollars per faculty $50,987 $46,815

Faculty

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Total Faculty, Full-Time 1329 1457
% Faculty Male 71% 68%
% Faculty Female 29% 32%