Applicants from Switzerland
Are you a student in Switzerland interested in attending university in Canada? Check the admission requirements and the minimum diploma required to study at Université Laval.
Admission requirements
Undergraduate programs
To be admitted to an undergraduate program at Université Laval, you must hold a pre-university diploma attesting to 13 years of education or hold a pre-university diploma attesting to 12 years of education and have completed 1 year of postsecondary studies.
If you do not meet these requirements, you may be required to complete qualifying courses at Université Laval before starting your program.
Graduate programs
To be admitted to a graduate program, you must hold the minimum diploma required and meet the admission requirements for your particular degree program.
Minimum required diploma to be admitted to ULaval
| Degree you wish to obtain | Minimum required diploma | Years of study |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate programs | ||
| Certificate Bachelor’s | Maturitatzeugnis, Attesto di Maturita; Baccalauréat; Certificat de maturité complété dans les cantons de Vaud, Neuchâtel, Berne, Fribourg, Jura Certificat de maturité complété dans les cantons de Genève, Tessin, Valais | 12 13 |
| Graduate programs | ||
| Advanced graduate diploma (DESS) Master's | Lizentiat/Licence or Diploma (old system). Bachelor, if the total years of education corresponds to at least 16 years (new system). | |
| Doctorate (PhD) | Doktorat (old system). Master (new system) if the total years of education corresponds to at least 18 years. | |
| Postdoctoral | ||
| Medical studies | Doctor of medicine degree and a residency program | Confirmation of doctor of medicine degree with Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ) |
Program-specific admission requirements
Some programs have specific admission criteria. Above-average results, a minimum level of French proficiency, and preselection of a graduate research supervisor are among the possible requirements. View the official program descriptions* to confirm your eligibility.
Limited enrolment and limited space programs also have specific admission requirements to consider.