Does University of Saskatchewan give transfer credit for IB Computer Science HL?
Saskatoon, SK
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
CMPT Jr.6 = 6 credit units
💡Expert's Take
Six credit units awarded, but only as general junior-level CMPT credit; no named course equivalent is granted. CMPT Jr.6 adds to your overall credit total but does not stand in for any specific USask course, including any course in the first-year CS sequence.
The practical ceiling on this credit is low. The B.Sc. Computer Science program does not include any CMPT courses in its junior science Cognate Requirement; that slot is reserved for Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics. CMPT Jr.6 cannot fill it. In many cases the credit will function as general elective credit, but how it applies depends on your specific program and college.
What to watch for:
- Admission to the Computer Science major is competitive, with the selection average calculated from your grades in CMPT 141/142, CMPT 145/146, and MATH 163/164. CMPT Jr.6 does not replace the named first-year CMPT courses required for admission to and progression through the CS major.
- You can decline transfer credit by consulting an academic advisor and submitting the form, but the decision is final and must be made before you have attempted or completed 30 credit units of study.
Accepting CMPT Jr.6 is often low-risk because it does not replace the named first-year CMPT courses used in the Computer Science major. In many cases it may simply count as general credit, subject to advisor confirmation. Contact your college advisor once admitted to confirm how it applies to your specific program.
Official award line (IB Computer Science HL):
Minimum score: 5
Credit granted: CMPT Jr.6
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Your Potential Savings
Credits Earned
6
Tuition per Credit*
~$259
Est. Savings*
~$1,554
*Tuition rates are approximate and may vary by academic year, faculty, and program. Always verify with University of Saskatchewan's official sources before making decisions.
📊 Compare Computer Science HL at Other Universities
See how Computer Science HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.
| University | Min Grade | Credit Granted | Est. Savings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | Computer Science 1100.03 + Computer Science 1101.0… | $2,052 | → | |
| University of ReginaRegina, SK | 5/7 | CS 110 + CS 115 | $1,626 | → | |
| Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec | 4/7 | 9 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended … | $1,620 | → | |
| York UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | SC/EECS 1530 3.0 + SC/EECS 1*** 3.0 (6 credits) | $1,458 | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | Computer Science 1026A/B (0.5 cr) + Computer Scien… | $1,440 | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 5/7 | SFU CMPT 1XX (3); SFU CMPT 120 (3), Q/B-Sci | $1,398 | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | CMPUT 174 (3 units) + CMPUT 175 (3 units) | $1,302 | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | CPSC 231 + 3 units junior Computer Science | $1,194 | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | 5/7 | CIS 9110 (0.50 credits) | $720 | → | |
| University of WindsorWindsor, ON | 5/7 | COMP-1xxx (1st Year Computer Science Course) | $720 | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | CSC1**Y (1.0 credit) | $659 | → | |
| University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC | 6/7 | CPSC_V 1st-year level (3 credits) | $621 | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | 3 units of unspecified Level 1 Computer Science | $600 | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | 4/7 | CSC 110 (1.5 units) and CSC 115 (1.5 units) | $555 | → | |
| Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | CPS 109 and CPS 209 | $480 | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 5/7 | CS 1XX (0.5 units) — Elective credit | $450 | → | |
| Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → | |
| University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → |
Tip: Different provinces have different tuition rates. Use these comparisons to find the best value for your residency status.
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