Université Laval
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Public research university in Quebec City, Canada
About Université Laval
According to Wikipedia, is a French language public research university in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The university was founded by François de Montmorency-Laval as Séminaire de Québec in 1663, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Canada and the first North American institution to offer higher education in French. The university, which was founded in Old Québec, moved to a new campus in the 1950s in the suburban borough of Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge. It is ranked among the top 10 Canadian universities in research funding and holds four Canada Excellence Research Chairs.
Université Laval's Online Degrees
What Is Université Laval Known For?
Université Laval is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Education
- Business
- Engineering
- Medical
- Political Science
- Law
- Biology
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Literature
- History
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Economics
- Sociology
- Earth Sciences
- Chemistry
- Anthropology
- Psychology
- Criminal Justice
- Nursing
- Social Work
Université Laval's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Communications
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Linguistics
#432
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Journalism
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Graphic Design
#331
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Computer Science
#178
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Artificial Intelligence
#233
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Software Engineering
#77
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Database
#345
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Education
#300
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Higher Education
#218
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Secondary Education
#164
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Adult Education
#87
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Business
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Management
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Finance
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Entrepreneurship
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Engineering
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Architecture
#307
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Electrical Engineering
#384
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Mechanical Engineering
#345
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Medical
#304
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Osteopathy
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Surgery
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Physical Therapy
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Political Science
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Government
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Human Rights
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Social Justice
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Law
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Civil Law
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Common Law
#40
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International Law
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Biology
#394
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Agriculture
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Physiology
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Neuroscience
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Philosophy
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Logic
#472
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Ethics
#684
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Metaphysics
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Religious Studies
#309
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Theology
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Ministry
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Canon Law
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Literature
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Writing
#776
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Philology
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Etymology
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History
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Medieval Studies
#60
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Economic History
#240
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Modern History
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Mathematics
#619
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#660
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Statistics
#476
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Mathematical Physics
#291
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Number Theory
#297
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Physics
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#542
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Astronomy
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Astrophysics
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Particle Physics
#656
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Economics
#767
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#778
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Public Finance
#298
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Taxation
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Agricultural Economics
#321
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Sociology
#362
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Gender Studies
#384
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Urban Studies
#1013
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Social Engineering
#781
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Earth Sciences
#423
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Geography
#365
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Mineralogy
#186
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#195
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Volcanology
#45
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#49
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Chemistry
#728
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Chemical Engineering
#861
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#862
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Physical Chemistry
#563
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#567
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Organic Chemistry
#697
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#708
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Anthropology
#611
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#458
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Social Anthropology
#207
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Ethnography
#699
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#584
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Archeology
#1061
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#1068
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Psychology
#1332
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Clinical Psychology
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Developmental Psychology
#873
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Counseling
#1986
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Criminal Justice
#820
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#700
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Law Enforcement
#540
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Policing
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Cyber Security
#343
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Social Work
#605
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Empowerment
#563
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Gerontology
#272
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Who Are Université Laval's Most Influential Alumni?
Université Laval's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Computer Science, Communications, and Law. Here are some of Université Laval's most famous alumni:
- Niklaus Wirth
- A Swiss computer scientist.
- Pauline Marois
- A 30th Premier of Quebec .
- David X. Li
- A Chinese statistician.
- Georges Vanier
- A Canadian governor general.
- Marius Barbeau
- A Canadian ethnographer and folklorist.
- Richard Béliveau
- A Canadian neuroscientist.
- Adolphe-Basile Routhier
- A Canadian judge, author, lyricist .
- Gérard Bouchard
- A Canadian historian and sociologist.
- Antonine Maillet
- A Canadian writer and scholar.
- Ralph McInerny
- An American writer.
- Charles De Koninck
- A Canadian philosopher.
- Susan Mann
- A Canadian historian.
Who Are Université Laval's Most Influential Faculty?
Université Laval's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Computer Science, Communications, and Law. Here are some of Université Laval's most famous alumni:
- Kathleen I. Pritchard
- A Candadian oncologist.
- Pierre Carreau
- A Canadian engineer.
- Angelo Tremblay
- A Researcher and university professor.
- Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre
- A Canadian documentary film maker.
- Federico Rosei
- A Researcher.
- Michel Meunier
- A Canadian engineer.
- Héloïse Côté
- A Canadian writer.
- Mélissa Verreault
- A Canadian writer.
- Sophie Létourneau
- A University professor.
- Michaël Trahan
- A Writer, poet and university professor.
- Mathieu Laine
- A French jurist and lawyer.
- Donald Landes
- A Philosopher and university professor.
