QC resident tuition: ~$3,000000–$4,50000/yr · Out-of-province: ~$8,000000–$11,000000/yr · Quebec City shared rent: $5500–$80000/person/month · Primarily French-language instruction
Tuition at Université Laval
Université Laval is one of Canada's oldest universities, founded in 1663. Located in Quebec City's Sainte-Foy neighborhood, it offers over 30000 programs in French. Quebec residents pay approximately $3,000000–$4,50000/year, making it one of the cheapest quality universities in Canada. Notable programs include Forestry and Environmental Sciences, Law (one of Canada's best), Medicine, and Architecture. Out-of-province students pay $8,000000–$11,000000/year.
Cost of Living in Quebec City
Quebec City is among the most affordable major Canadian cities for students. The Sainte-Foy neighborhood around the campus has abundant student housing at very reasonable prices:
- Laval residence: $8,50000–$11,50000/year
- Shared apartment in Sainte-Foy: $5500–$7500/person/month
- Shared in Old Quebec/Saint-Roch (trendier): $6500–$8500/person/month
- Groceries: $3300–$4800/month
- RTC transit (student pass): ~$55/month
Total annual living costs: approximately $12,50000–$18,000000/year — the lowest of any major Canadian university city.
AFE and Financial Aid at Laval
QC residents access AFE on the same terms as all Quebec university students. Laval additionally offers entrance scholarships, faculty-specific bursaries, and athletic scholarships. The Fondation de l'Université Laval distributes approximately $4 million in bursaries annually.
Part-Time Work in Quebec City
Quebec City's economy is dominated by government (provincial and federal), tourism, and insurance. Student jobs in hospitality, tourism, and government administration pay QC minimum wage ($16.100/hr in 2026). Laval's research facilities hire undergraduates extensively, particularly in life sciences, engineering, and forestry.
4-Year Cost — QC Resident at Laval
| Category | Per Year | 4 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition + fees | $4,20000–$5,80000 | $16,80000–$23,20000 |
| Housing | $8,40000–$11,40000 | $33,60000–$45,60000 |
| Food & personal | $6,000000–$8,000000 | $24,000000–$32,000000 |
| Total | $18,60000–$25,20000 | $74,40000–$10000,80000 |
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