Does University of Saskatchewan give transfer credit for IB Economics HL?
Saskatoon, SK
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
ECON 111.3 + ECON 114.3 = 6 credit units
💡Expert's Take
IB Economics HL earns both introductory economics courses at USask in a single award (USask IB transfer credit table). A score of 5 or higher converts into ECON 111.3 (Introductory Microeconomics) and ECON 114.3 (Introductory Macroeconomics) for a total of 6 credit units, clearing both gateway courses before your first semester begins.
The sequencing benefit is real but targeted. With ECON 111 in hand, you can register for ECON 211 (Intermediate Microeconomics) from day one. ECON 214 (Intermediate Macroeconomics), however, requires both ECON 114 and ECON 211 or its calculus-based equivalent, so it is not available until after you complete that intermediate micro course. Beyond the 200-level, the Economics BA program still requires ECON 211/214, ECON 304, additional 300- and 400-level courses, and a junior calculus course as a prerequisite for most upper-level ECON classes. The IB credit accelerates your start; it does not bypass those remaining requirements.
What to watch for:
- IB Economics SL has no published Standard Level outcome; USask leaves that cell blank and prints "No Credit" explicitly where it means a refusal, as it does for Language A English, so confirm the SL result at USask. The HL designation is required (see the full subject table).
- How this credit applies outside an Economics or Business Economics degree is program-dependent. USask advises students to consult an academic advisor in their college to confirm how transfer credit fits their specific program of study.
- USask caps IB transfer credit at 30 credit units total across all subjects, so factor that ceiling into your planning if you hold strong results in multiple HL courses.
For students entering an Economics program, accepting this credit is the clear move: you skip two required courses and can enroll directly in intermediate theory. If you later choose to repeat either course, note that per the USask IB admissions policy, the grade from a repeated course may not be used by your college. Students who have a specific reason to waive the credit may do so by consulting an academic advisor and submitting a Decline Transfer Credit Form.
Official award line (IB Economics HL):
Minimum score: 5
Credit granted: ECON 111.3 + ECON 114.3 = 6 credit units
Standard Level equivalent: No credit awarded
USask Admissions: International Baccalaureate transfer credit table
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Your Potential Savings
Credit Awarded
6
credit unit (1 class = 3)
Saskatchewan Resident
~$269-$409/credit unit
~$1,612 - $2,454
Potential Tuition Value
(Arts to Edwards Business)
Out-of-Province
~$269-$409/credit unit
~$1,612 - $2,454
Potential Tuition Value
(Arts to Edwards Business)
International
~$1,300-$1,979/credit unit
~$7,801 - $11,877
Potential Tuition Value
(domestic rate times 4.84)
*2026-27 tuition-only annual program totals divided by a standard 30-credit-unit load; Engineering sets the upper end. 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 Economics HL at Other Universities
See how Economics HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.
| University | Min Grade | Credit Granted | Tuition Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON | 5/7 | ECON 1001 + ECON 1002 (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec | 4/7 | 9 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended … | View estimate | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | Economics 1101.03 + Economics 1102.03 = 6 credit h… | View estimate | → | |
| Lakehead UniversityThunder Bay, ON | 5/7 | Economics 1100 (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | ECON 1XX (6 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | Economics 1B03 and 1BB3 | View estimate | → | |
| Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL | 4/7 | Economics 1010 + 1020 + three unspecified credit h… | View estimate | → | |
| Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON | 5/7 | Transfer credit, grade "T" (unspecified/elective, … | View estimate | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | 5/7 | ECON 110 (6.0 units) | View estimate | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 5/7 | SFU ECON 103 (4), Q/B-Soc; SFU ECON 105 (4), Q/B-S… | View estimate | → | |
| Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | ECN 104 and ECN 204 | View estimate | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | ECON 101 (3 units) + ECON 102 (3 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC | 5/7 | ECON_V 1st-year level (6 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | ECON 201 and ECON 203 | View estimate | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | 5/7 | ECON 1050 (0.50 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB | 4/7 | ECON 1010 Introduction to Microeconomic Principles… | View estimate | → | |
| University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB | 5/7 | Saint John: ECON 1013 & ECON 1023 Fredericton: 100… | View estimate | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | ECO 1102 + ECO 1104 (6 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ReginaRegina, SK | 5/7 | ECON 100 - Introduction to Economic Issues (3 cred… | View estimate | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | ECO1**Y (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | 4/7 | ECON 103 (1.5 units) and ECON 104 (1.5 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 5/7 | ECON 1XX (0.5 units), elective credit | View estimate | → | |
| University of WindsorWindsor, ON | 5/7 | ECON-1100 + ECON-1110 (Intro to Economics I & II) | View estimate | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | Economics 1021A + 1022B (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| York UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | AP/ECON 1000 3.0 + AP/ECON 1010 3.0 (6 credits) | View estimate | → |
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