Architecture at Laval: Admission Average
Université Laval · Quebec City, QC
What average do you need for Architecture at Laval?
Architecture at Université Laval typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%, plus portfolio. It ranks #3 of 12 Laval programs by admission average.
Respected program with Quebec City's rich built heritage as context.
How competitive is it?
Of the 7 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Architecture at other universities
- University of Toronto – high 80s
- University of Waterloo – high 80s
- Carleton University – high 80s + portfolio
- Toronto Metropolitan University – high 80s
- Université de Montréal – high 80s + portfolio
- University of Manitoba – high 80s + portfolio
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Physics (recommended)
- Portfolio of creative work
- One additional U/M course
First-year courses
- Design Studio I
- Architectural History
- Structures I
- Environmental Systems
- Drawing & Representation
These are typical for Architecture programs across Canada. About the Architecture degree
After a Architecture degree
Architecture usually takes 5-year BArch or 4-year BA + 2-year MArch.
- Architect – $55,000 to $120,000
- Urban Planner – $60,000 to $120,000
- Studio culture means very long hours - architecture students consistently report the highest workload of any program.
- The portfolio is the single most important admission component - start building it in G10.
- Waterloo's architecture program co-op is unique - students alternate between school and practice every semester.
Applying to Laval
Université Laval, founded in 1852, is the oldest French-language university in North America. Located in Quebec City on a large, fully self-contained campus, Laval has a distinctly residential campus feel unusual for a major research university. It is strong across virtually all disciplines and is particularly well-regarded in forestry, agriculture, pharmacy, and the social sciences.
Université Laval is in Quebec City, QC, was founded in 1852 and has about 47,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $3,100 a year, co-op is not widely offered and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 1 (CEGEP); varies for university transfer.
- Laval's campus is one of North America's largest and most self-contained - essentially a small city.
- All instruction is in French - strong French proficiency is required.
- Quebec City is significantly more affordable than Montreal - a real quality-of-life advantage.
Other Laval programs
- Medicine (MD) – high 90s (CEGEP-based)
- Law (LLB) – high 80s
- Forestry & Wood Sciences – mid-to-high 80s
- Agricultural Sciences – mid-to-high 80s
- Pharmacy (PharmD) – high 90s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Business (FSA ULaval) – high 80s
- Nursing – high 80s
- Psychology – high 80s
- Education – mid-to-high 80s
- Environmental Sciences – mid-to-high 80s