Does University of Guelph give transfer credit for IB History HL?
Guelph, ON
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
HIST 1010 (0.50 credits)
💡Expert's Take
HIST*1010, Early Modern Europe, is a named course, and at Guelph that is worth noting: most IB awards there map to unspecified 9110 codes such as HUMN 9110 or PHYS 9110, which can only fill free elective space. A named course can satisfy a first-year History requirement or serve as a prerequisite, so a History student gets real value from this one.
Guelph caps IB transfer credit at 2.0 credits in total, which is four half-credit courses. Guelph assigns qualifying HL credit automatically on receipt of the official IBO transcript and publishes no mechanism for students to choose which awards apply. Guelph also lets you decline a specified credit within the first 30 class days using its Decline Specified Transfer Form; the decision is irreversible, though Guelph notes you would still receive generic credit usable toward free elective requirements.
Official award line (IB Diploma, History HL):
Minimum score: 5
Credit granted: HIST 1010 (0.50 credits, one semester course)
Maximum 2.0 credits of IB transfer credit overall.
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Your Potential Savings
Credit Awarded
0.25
Guelph credits
Guelph charges flat tuition at 2.0 credits or more. Savings generally require a lower billed course load or an earlier final term.
Ontario Resident
~$1,217-$2,257/1.0 Guelph credit
~$304 - $564
Potential Tuition Value
(BA/BSc to BEng)
Out-of-Province
~$1,481-$2,744/1.0 Guelph credit
~$370 - $686
Potential Tuition Value
International
~$7,425-$11,241/1.0 Guelph credit
~$1,856 - $2,810
Potential Tuition Value
(varies by program)
*2025-26 tuition-only rates; 0.5-credit course rate doubled. 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.
📊 Compare History HL at Other Universities
See how History HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.
| University | Min Grade | Credit Granted | Tuition Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON | 5/7 | HIST 1XXX (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec | 4/7 | 9 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended … | View estimate | → | |
| Lakehead UniversityThunder Bay, ON | 5/7 | History 1100 | View estimate | → | |
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | HIST 1XX (6 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | 6 units of unspecified Level 1 History | View estimate | → | |
| Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL | 4/7 | Six unspecified History credit hours (second-year … | View estimate | → | |
| Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON | 5/7 | Transfer credit, grade "T" (unspecified/elective, … | View estimate | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | 5/7 | HIST 1UNS (6.0 units) | View estimate | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 4/7 | SFU HIST 225 (3), SFU HIST 1XX (3) | View estimate | → | |
| Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON | CSA | Not listed in TMU IB HL chart; assessed individual… | View estimate | → | |
| University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC | 5/7 | HIST_V 1st-year level (6 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | 6 units junior History | View estimate | → | |
| University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB | 5/7 | Saint John: HIST 2101 + 1st-year HIST (6 ch) Frede… | View estimate | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | HIS 1110 + HIS 1111 (6 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ReginaRegina, SK | 5/7 | HIST 1XX - Unspecified History 100-level credit (6… | View estimate | → | |
| University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | Hist Jr.6 = 6 credit units. USask's table names on… | View estimate | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | HIS1**Y (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | 4/7 | 100-level History course (3 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 5/7 | HIST 1XX (0.5 units), elective credit | View estimate | → | |
| University of WindsorWindsor, ON | 5/7 | HIST-1xxx (1st Year History Course) | View estimate | → | |
| York UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | AP/HIST 1010 6.0 (6 credits) | View estimate | → |
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.
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Data Disclaimer
This information is compiled from University of Guelph official sources and verified community reports. It is NOT a substitute for official academic advising. Always confirm with your advisor before making decisions.
Last updated: July 2026
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