Université Laval

What Université Laval does

Universit� Laval is a public research university established in 1852 and headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, operating under Quebec law as a government-funded institution. It delivers higher education across 17 faculties and schools to undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students, and conducts research across AI, data science, genomics, sustainable development, health sciences, and the humanities. The university operates a 1.8 km² campus with 40 buildings, 2,300 student residence rooms, 6 million library documents, and the world's largest teaching and research forest (For�t Montmorency), and serves students from more than 60 countries through hundreds of international agreements.

The university's technology portfolio centers on a national-scale AI research stack: tamIA advanced computing infrastructure as part of the pan-Canadian ECPIA environment (alongside University of Toronto and University of Alberta); the Institut intelligence et donn�es (IID) with 67 researchers and 260+ students; Obvia, an inter-university observatory on the societal impacts of AI with 22 research teams and 240+ researchers; G�novalia, a secure genomic and phenotypic data repository; and Lab-Usine, an industrial R&D facility connecting enterprises with researchers. Complementary platforms include the monPortail student portal, Microsoft 365 integration, and the Mon �quilibre ULaval wellness program. AI modalities span text, structured data, and multimodal research, with explicit governance via an AI Advisory Committee, three consultative teams, and an AI Expert Cell.

Revenue is generated through four streams: government funding from Quebec and Canadian ministries, tuition and student fees (domestic and international), research grants and contracts from councils, agencies, and industry partners, and philanthropy via the Universit� Laval Foundation. Pricing (tuition) is not publicly disclosed and varies by program, student residency status, and study level. The go-to-market is direct enrollment through a structured four-step admission process, supplemented by international exchange agreements, online/distance learning, and a continuing education service (SDP) for enterprises and individuals. The university is governed by a Board of Governors, University Council, and various commissions, and holds STARS Platinum sustainability certification and GDPR/Quebec privacy compliance.

Name

Université Laval

Legal name

Université Laval

Website

https://ulaval.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1852

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Université Laval is a public research university in Quebec City, Canada, founded in 1852, delivering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education across 17 faculties and conducting AI, genomics, and sustainability research through national-scale computing infrastructure and multiple specialized institutes.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD), International & Global Research Universities (Multi-Campus/International Footprint) (EDAHABAI), Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University research programs
• Graduate academic programs
• AI research infrastructure
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a public university in Quebec, Université Laval receives substantial government funding from Quebec and Canadian ministries for education, research, and infrastructure.
2. Tuition and Student Fees: Revenue from domestic and international student tuition fees for undergraduate and graduate programs across all faculties.
3. Research Grants and Contracts: Funding from research councils, government agencies, and industry partners for research projects and chairs.
4. Philanthropy and Donations: Donations through the Université Laval Foundation supporting scholarships, infrastructure, and programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Université Laval is a public research university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral education across 17 faculties and schools, alongside specialized research in AI, genomics, sustainable development, and industrial innovation. The university operates research institutes such as IID, Obvia, Génovalia, and Lab-Usine, and provides campus services, continuing education, and international mobility programs through agreements with universities in over 60 countries.

Product overview

Université Laval operates as a comprehensive research university with a portfolio of interconnected research institutes, academic programs, and campus services. The core research infrastructure centers on AI and data science through the Institut intelligence et données (IID), Obvia (international AI impacts observatory), Génovalia (genomics data center), and Lab-Usine (manufacturing innovation facility). The tamIA computing infrastructure provides advanced AI computing capabilities as part of a national computing ecosystem. Academic offerings include undergraduate and graduate programs in AI, computer science, and related fields. Campus operations are supported by monPortail portal and various student services including the Mon équilibre ULaval wellness program. The university's approach emphasizes ethical and responsible AI innovation with multidisciplinary collaboration across research, education, and societal engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Institut intelligence et données (IID) A research institute that fosters innovative and ethically responsible AI and data science research, contributing to the training of qualified personnel. It brings together 67 researchers and over 260 students across 4 major intervention axes.
• Obvia (Observatoire international sur les impacts sociétaux de l'IA et du numérique) An inter-university network that helps maximize positive impacts and minimize negative effects of AI and digital technology on society. It includes 22 research teams and over 240 researchers organized around 7 research axes.
• Génovalia A data valorization center dedicated to research in non-human genomics using the best analytical approaches in artificial intelligence. The center also acts as a repository for genetic and phenotypic data in a secure infrastructure.
• Lab-Usine An industrial research and development facility that connects companies, researchers, and students to implement innovative manufacturing systems, with a university factory available for prototype development.
• monPortail The university's student portal providing access to course materials, digital learning environment, collaboration tools, and administrative services.
• Baccalauréat en informatique Undergraduate program covering industrial, scientific, and management computer systems, developing skills to analyze complex problems and design adapted solutions.
• DESS en intelligence artificielle Graduate diploma providing first exposure to AI domain, enabling participation in the development of AI techniques and addressing challenges requiring understanding, design, and implementation of AI solutions.
• Maîtrise en informatique – intelligence artificielle Second-cycle program preparing students to design, develop, implement, and manage AI solutions while sharpening analytical knowledge and critical thinking for decision-making.
• Mon équilibre ULaval Campus wellness program promoting healthy lifestyle habits through over 50 annual activities including cooking workshops, meditation sessions, and balance-focused initiatives reaching 15,000+ community members.
• Année de la littératie en IA (Year of AI Literacy) University-wide initiative featuring conferences, training, and workshops throughout the year to develop AI competencies and understanding across the university community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 68th worldwide ranking in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026 among 1,603 universities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Côte d'Azur UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred partnership with one of France's leading universities. Collaboration in research, student mobility, and academic exchanges. Part of Université Laval's strategy to develop powerful synergies with select renowned institutions.
• University of LausannecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred partnership with this Swiss research university. Deep collaboration in research initiatives and academic exchanges. One of four preferred university partnerships.
• São Paulo State University (UNESP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred partnership with one of Brazil's largest universities. International collaboration in research and education. One of four preferred partnerships established since 2007.
• Community of Universities and Educational Institutions of Aquitaine (6 institutions including University of Bordeaux)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred partnership grouping of 6 French universities including University of Bordeaux. Collaborative research and mobility programs within this university network.
• Alliance santé QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity of partners committed to developing creative and concrete solutions for sustainable health. Objectives include efficient improvement of population health and well-being, enhancement of health services, and stimulation of the economy through better application of research.
• CentraidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Centraide-Université Laval campaign is among the most significant staff engagement initiatives. Supports community fundraising and social engagement for local communities.
• CHU de Québec-Université LavalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor affiliated hospital network including Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus, CHUL, Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, and other regional healthcare facilities. Essential for clinical research and health sciences education.
• Mila (Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute)coreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic collaboration with Mila for AI research, part of the tamIA infrastructure initiative within ECPIA ( pan-Canadian AI Computing Environment).
• Calcul QuébeccoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with Calcul Québec for tamIA AI computing infrastructure development, providing advanced computing resources for AI research.
• Alliance de recherche numérique du Canada (Digital Research Alliance of Canada)coreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partner for tamIA infrastructure, part of the national research computing ecosystem supporting AI and data science research.
• SDSN (Sustainable Development Solutions Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversité Laval is a founding member of SDSN, which mobilizes global scientific and technical expertise for practical sustainable development solutions. The network spans 6 continents with 1,900+ member institutions coordinated by 57 national and regional networks.
• ArcticNetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Centres of Excellence focused on Arctic research, with Université Laval as a key institutional partner in Canada's northern research initiatives.
• UniLabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of the first francophone international think tank on the sustainable university of tomorrow. Collaborative governance with horizontal practices, scientific approaches, and virtuous local practices.
• BenevaminorOthersInsurance partner supporting campus wellness initiatives including mental health programs and community well-being projects.
• Bell Cause pour la causeminorOthersMental health initiative partner supporting campus mental health programs and awareness campaigns.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• McGill University: Montreal-based comprehensive research university with comparable scale, doctoral programs across many faculties, and international student reach; the principal anglophone competitor in Quebec for top students, faculty, and research funding.
• University of Lausanne: Swiss public research university and named ULaval preferred partner; directly comparable mid-sized European research university with strong doctoral programs and Francophone institutional ties to ULaval.
• Universit\u00e9 de Bordeaux: French public research university and named ULaval preferred partner within the Aquitaine network; directly comparable francophone multi-faculty research institution with overlapping health-sciences, sustainability, and AI ambitions.
• University of Alberta: The third ECPIA partner alongside ULaval and University of Toronto, with overlapping AI computing infrastructure and comparable comprehensive research profile; primary western-Canadian peer for federal research funding competition.
• University of Waterloo: Canadian public research university renowned for STEM, computer science, and AI talent pipeline (co-op model); the principal Canadian comparator for ULaval's AI talent positioning and CS program differentiation.
• Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al: Montreal-based francophone public research university, ULaval's closest domestic peer in scale, language, research portfolio, and Quebec higher-education market; competes for the same provincial funding pool, faculty, and AI/health-science research positioning.
• Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Montr\u00e9al (UQAM): Large francophone Montreal-based public university with strong social-science and AI research programs; competes with ULaval for Quebec francophone students, particularly at the graduate level in social-impact and digital research areas.
• University of Toronto: Canada's largest research university and co-anchor of the ECPIA pan-Canadian AI computing environment alongside ULaval's tamIA; directly comparable on AI research scale, faculty depth, and national/international student draw.
• University of British Columbia: Western Canadian comprehensive research university of comparable scale with strong international student base and sustainability credentials; primary out-of-province peer for international student recruitment and THE rankings competition.
• Universit\u00e9 de Sherbrooke: Quebec francophone public university with comparable multi-faculty research profile and applied/co-op education emphasis; competes for the same Quebec student pool and provincial funding allocations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/ulaval

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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