Does Carleton University give transfer credit for IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL?

Ottawa, ON

Faculty: General Transfer Credit

Yes, Transfer Credit Available!

Minimum Grade Required

5or higher

Credit Granted

MATH 1004 (0.5) & STAT 1XXX (0.5)

Generic Credit: Unassigned credit, not a specific course. How it applies to your degree is determined by your faculty, and it may not replace a mandatory prerequisite for your major.

πŸ’‘Expert's Take

Math AA HL is on Carleton's IB equivalency table. An HL grade of 5 or better earns MATH 1004 (0.5) plus STAT 1XXX (0.5), counted against a combined 3.0-credit cap across all IB HL subjects. Source: Carleton's official IB transfer credit page.

The two halves of the award are not equal in weight. MATH 1004 (Calculus for Engineering or Physics) is a named first-year calculus course. STAT 1XXX is unassigned junior statistics credit, which typically lands as an elective rather than replacing a named STAT course. A registration restriction on MATH 1004 in its calendar listing ("restricted to students in the Faculty of Engineering, or in certain B.Sc. and B.A.S. programs where specified") applies to students enrolling in the course, not to the transfer-credit equivalency, which some programs accept as a substitute.

What to watch for:

  • Preclusions (courses you cannot also earn credit for once you already have MATH 1004). MATH 1004 precludes additional credit for BIT 1000, BIT 1100, BIT 1200, MATH 1002 (no longer offered), MATH 1007, and MATH 1052. A student who lands the IB credit and then takes any of these will not receive a second credit on their transcript.
  • Business applicants should read this as substitutional, not blocking. The Business calendar states: "Note that MATH 1007, MATH 1004, MATH 1052, or MATH/ECON 1401 are acceptable for transfer in lieu of MATH 1009." The IB-awarded MATH 1004 credit can fill that requirement directly.
  • SL no credit. Only HL subjects appear on Carleton's IB equivalency table.

For students entering Engineering, Physics, or a B.Sc. program that uses the MATH 1004 sequence, the IB award satisfies the first-year calculus slot and feeds into MATH 1005 (Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics), then onward to MATH 2004 rather than the MATH 2007 track used by non-Engineering programs. Confirm the exact math sequence against your program's audit before banking on the award, since program substitutions and sequencing are ultimately resolved by the appropriate faculty at admission.

Official award line (Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL):
Minimum score: 5
Credit granted: MATH 1004 (0.5) & STAT 1XXX (0.5)
May be awarded subject to the discretion of the appropriate faculty, to a maximum of 3.0 credits across all IB HL subjects combined.

Carleton Undergraduate Admissions - Transfer/Advanced Standing Credit, International Baccalaureate

Need help preparing for IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL?

Your Potential Savings

Credit Awarded

1

1.0 credit; one full course

Carleton's source table includes compulsory miscellaneous fees. Flat or term-based fees may not fall when one course is removed.

Ontario Resident

~$1,393-$2,339/1.0 credit

~$1,393 - $2,339

Potential Tuition Value

(Arts to Mechatronics)

Out-of-Province

~$1,719-$2,442/1.0 credit

~$1,719 - $2,442

Potential Tuition Value

International

~$10,226-$14,293/1.0 credit

~$10,226 - $14,293

Potential Tuition Value

(varies by program)

*2026-27 rates; Carleton per-credit tables include compulsory miscellaneous fees. Values assume the award replaces tuition you would otherwise pay. Actual cash savings can be $0 under flat-rate or full-time billing unless credit reduces a billed term or time to completion.

πŸ“Š Compare Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL at Other Universities

See how Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.

UniversityMin GradeCredit GrantedTuition Value
Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec4/79 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended …View estimateβ†’
Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS5/7Math 1000.03 + Math 1010.03 = 6 credit hours Engin…View estimateβ†’
Lakehead UniversityThunder Bay, ON5/7Math 1-00 (Unspecified First Year Full Credit)View estimate→
McGill UniversityMontreal, QC5/7MATH 140 (3 credits)View estimate→
McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON5/7Mathematics 1F03View estimate→
Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL5/7MATH 1000 (Calculus I)View estimate→
Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON5/7Transfer credit, grade "T" (unspecified/elective, …View estimateβ†’
Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC4/7Grade 4-5: MATH 1XX (6 units) Grade 6-7: MATH 151 …View estimateβ†’
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON5/7MTH 126View estimate→
University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC6/7MATH_V 100 (3) + MATH_V 101 (3)View estimate→
University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta5/7MATH 249 — Introductory CalculusView estimate→
University of GuelphGuelph, ON5/7MATH 9110 (0.50 credits)View estimate→
University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB4/7MATH 1500 Introduction to Calculus (3) and MATH 17…View estimateβ†’
University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB5/7MATH 1003 & MATH 1013 (6 ch)View estimate→
University of OttawaOttawa, ON5/7MAT 1320 or MAT 1330 or MAT 1300 (3 units)View estimate→
University of ReginaRegina, SK5/7STAT 100 + MATH 110View estimate→
University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK5/7MATH 110.3 + MATH 116.3 + MATH Jr.3 + STAT 103.3 =…View estimateβ†’
University of TorontoToronto, ON5/7MAT1**H (0.5 cr, A&S; equivalent of MAT136H1) Β· MA…View estimateβ†’
University of VictoriaVictoria, BC4/7Individual assessmentView estimate→
University of WindsorWindsor, ON5/7MATH-1720 + MATH-1xxx (Differential Calculus + 1st…View estimateβ†’
Western UniversityLondon, ON5/7Calculus 1000A (0.5 cr) + Mathematics 1229B (0.5 c…View estimateβ†’
York UniversityToronto, ON5/7SC/MATH 1013 3.0 (3 credits)View estimate→
Queen's UniversityKingston, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
University of AlbertaEdmonton, ABN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
University of WaterlooWaterloo, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
22 universities grant credit3 do notResidency estimates are available on each university page.

Tip: Open a university to compare same-province, out-of-province, and international tuition values. Flat-rate or full-time billing can make the immediate cash saving $0.

Taking more than Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL?

Add all your IB subjects and predicted scores to estimate your total transfer credit across Canadian universities, side by side.

Try the IB Credit Calculator β†’

Data Disclaimer

This information is compiled from Carleton University official sources and verified community reports. It is NOT a substitute for official academic advising. Always confirm with your advisor before making decisions.

βœ“Official University Website

Last updated: June 2026

Save Your Transfer Plan

Download a PDF of this transfer credit information for Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL at Carleton University.