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Economics (Certificate)

Université Laval

Québec, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #526 =

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Economics (Certificate) is a certificate in Economics programme offered by Université Laval in Québec, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 903 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Economics
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 903 / credit

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Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

This certificate introduces core problems, issues, and challenges in economics and is offered with no mathematics prerequisite, allowing flexible full-time or part-time study. The 30-credit program is designed for completion in approximately one year of full-time study, with up to 15 credits recognized through prior learning, and it can be combined with other certificates for broader training. Admission for Quebec-educated applicants requires any Diplome d'etudes collegiales (DEC); applicants from elsewhere in Canada need a secondary school diploma plus one year of university study, while international applicants require 13 years of pre-university education or 12 years plus one year of higher education, or an equivalent credential. Non-francophone applicants must pass the Test de connaissance du francais (TCF) with a minimum score of 361/699 on the mandatory sections and 8/20 on the written expression component. The program can be completed partially or entirely at a distance, with admission offered for the fall, winter, and summer terms.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: For Quebec-educated applicants: any Diplome d'etudes collegiales (DEC). For applicants educated elsewhere in Canada: a secondary school diploma plus one year of university study. For international applicants: 13 years of pre-university education, or 12 years of pre-university education plus one year of higher education, or an equivalent credential. No mathematics prerequisite is required. Non-francophone applicants must pass the Test de connaissance du francais (TCF) with a minimum score of 361/699 on the mandatory sections and 8/20 on the written expression component.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About Université Laval

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1852
Students: 56,000
QS rank: #526 =
Programs: 543
Location: Québec, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Economics (Certificate) award?

Université Laval awards a Certificate in the field of Economics on completion of this programme.

How long does Economics (Certificate) take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Economics (Certificate) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 903 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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