Does McGill University give transfer credit for IB History HL?

Montreal, QC

Faculty: General Admission

Yes, Transfer Credit Available!

Minimum Grade Required

5or higher

Credit Granted

HIST 1XX (6 credits)

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.

Your Potential Savings

Credit Awarded

6

credit (1 course = 3 credits)

Quebec Resident

~$104/credit

~$624

Potential Tuition Value

Out-of-Province

~$324-$548/credit

~$1,946 - $3,285

Potential Tuition Value

(Rate B / Rate A by admit year; top of range is B.Com.)

International

~$1,061-$2,390/credit

~$6,367 - $14,337

Potential Tuition Value

(varies by faculty and admit year)

*2026-27 tuition-only rates by admission cohort. Non-Quebec Canadians admitted Fall 2024+ pay Rate A; Management (B.Com.) has its own higher schedule, ~$548/credit for Fall 2026 admits. The Canada Award was last offered in 2025-26 and is not available to students admitted as of 2026-27. 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 History HL at Other Universities

See how History HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.

UniversityMin GradeCredit GrantedTuition Value
Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON5/7HIST 1XXX (1.0 credit)View estimate→
Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec4/79 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended …View estimateβ†’
Lakehead UniversityThunder Bay, ON5/7History 1100View estimate→
McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON5/76 units of unspecified Level 1 HistoryView estimate→
Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL4/7Six unspecified History credit hours (second-year …View estimateβ†’
Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON5/7Transfer credit, grade "T" (unspecified/elective, …View estimateβ†’
Queen's UniversityKingston, ON5/7HIST 1UNS (6.0 units)View estimate→
Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC5/7SFU HIST 225 (3), SFU HIST 1XX (3)View estimate→
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ONCSANot listed in TMU IB HL chart; assessed individual…View estimateβ†’
University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC5/7HIST_V 1st-year level (6 credits)View estimate→
University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta5/76 units junior HistoryView estimate→
University of GuelphGuelph, ON5/7HIST 1010 (0.50 credits)View estimate→
University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB5/7Saint John: HIST 2101 + 1st-year HIST (6 ch) Frede…View estimateβ†’
University of OttawaOttawa, ON5/7HIS 1110 + HIS 1111 (6 units)View estimate→
University of ReginaRegina, SK5/7HIST 1XX - Unspecified History 100-level credit (6…View estimateβ†’
University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK5/7HIST Jr.6 = 6 credit unitsView estimate→
University of TorontoToronto, ON5/7HIS1**Y (1.0 credit)View estimate→
University of VictoriaVictoria, BC4/7100-level History course (3 units)View estimate→
University of WindsorWindsor, ON5/7HIST-1xxx (1st Year History Course)View estimate→
York UniversityToronto, ON5/7AP/HIST 1010 6.0 (6 credits)View estimate→
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Data Disclaimer

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

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Last updated: July 2026

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