HEAD-TO-HEAD INSTITUTIONAL DOSSIER · 2026/2027 INDEX

University of Alberta vs Laval University

University of Alberta Logo
University of Alberta

Edmonton, Canada

QS World: #9658% Admit
Laval University Logo
Laval University

Quebec City, Canada

QS World: #526
EXECUTIVE DECISION BRIEFINGCross-System Synthesis

01 · Global Academic Standing

Comprehensive comparison between University of Alberta and Laval University. Both institutions offer world-class undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities.

02 · Departmental & Subject Strengths

University of Alberta boasts strong global prestige and leading academic research. Laval University excels in international collaboration and student outcomes.

03 · Campus Environment & Cohort Culture

Choose University of Alberta for classical academic standing, and Laval University for industry-focused modern career tracks.

SECTION 01 · QUANTITATIVE BENCHMARK LEDGER

Head-to-Head Indicator Showdown

Indicator Tally5 — 1 Advantage
Comparative DimensionUniversity of AlbertaLaval University
QS World University Rank
Global employer & academic reputation index
#96 (2027)+430 places
#526 (2027)
THE World University Rank
Teaching, research environment & citations
#118 (2027)+183 places
#301 (2027)
ARWU Shanghai Rank
Nobel/Fields alumni & highly cited researchers
#101 (2026)+400 places
#501 (2026)
U.S. News Global Rank
Global research reputation & publications
#164 (2027)+343 places
#507 (2027)
Admissions Selectivity
Estimated acceptance rate (lower = more selective)
58%
Est. Open/Tier
Annual International Tuition
Estimated undergraduate/graduate base fee
$25,550
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Founding Heritage
Year of institutional establishment
1908
1663Lead
Student Cohort Scale
Total enrolled degree-seeking students
43,500
43,000
Campus Safety Index
Composite campus & surrounding municipal safety
82 / 100Lead
80 / 100
SECTION 02 · DECADE TRAJECTORY COMPARISON

10-Year Historical Ranking Trajectory

Decade-long global standing curve across major league tables (higher curve position = stronger rank).

SECTION 03 · DEPARTMENTAL BENCHMARKS

QS Subject Rankings Showdown

Click any discipline row to inspect side-by-side degree programs, tuition, and scholarships below.

Alberta: 3 leads·Laval University: 0 leads
Academic Subject (Click to Inspect Programs)AlbertaLaval University
Nursing#9#151
Agriculture and Forestry#43#93
Anatomy and Physiology#51#101

Alberta · Specialist Subject Standings

Petroleum Engineering#3
Sports-related Subjects#7
Mineral and Mining Engineering#10

Laval University · Specialist Subject Standings

Anthropology#101
Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies#101
Archaeology#151
Discipline Focus: Nursing
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Alberta Programs

Refer to the official Alberta course catalog for current intake fees.

Laval University Programs

Refer to the official Laval University course catalog for current intake fees.

SECTION 04 · FINANCIAL & LIVING BENCHMARK

Cost of Living & Annual Budget Face-off

Estimated monthly student expenditure in Edmonton vs Quebec City alongside annual international tuition.

Upper-Moderate Index

Alberta (Edmonton)

$2,140/mo
Housing & Utilities$1,550/mo
Food & Groceries$480/mo
Local Transit & Personal$110/mo
Est. International Tuition$25,550/yr
Est. 1-Year Total Budget~$51,230/yr
Upper-Moderate Index

Laval University (Quebec City)

$2,140/mo
Housing & Utilities$1,550/mo
Food & Groceries$480/mo
Local Transit & Personal$110/mo
Est. International TuitionSee Official Portal
Est. 1-Year Total Budget~$25,680/yr
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