Does Simon Fraser University give transfer credit for IB Economics SL?

Burnaby, BC

Faculty: General Transfer Credit

Yes, Transfer Credit Available!

Minimum Grade Required

4or higher

Credit Granted

SFU ECON 1XX (3)

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

This Standard Level credit is only available to IB Diploma holders. IB Certificate students do not receive credit for SL courses at SFU. Your Economics SL credit of ECON 1XX (3) is general elective credit; it counts toward your 120-unit graduation total but does not replace a specific course prerequisite. For course-specific credit (ECON 103 + ECON 105, 8 units total), see the Economics HL page. See the full IB transfer credit table for details.

Completed the Higher Level instead? See our Economics HL page for that award.

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Your Potential Savings

Credit Awarded

3

unit (1 course = 3 units)

British Columbia Resident

~$221-$294/unit

~$662 - $882

Potential Tuition Value

(basic rate to Beedie Business)

Out-of-Province

~$221-$294/unit

~$662 - $882

Potential Tuition Value

(basic rate to Beedie Business)

International

~$1,263-$1,492/unit

~$3,789 - $4,476

Potential Tuition Value

(varies by program)

*2026-27 tuition-only rates. 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 Economics SL at Other Universities

See how Economics SL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.

UniversityMin GradeCredit GrantedTuition Value
Concordia UniversityMontreal, QuebecCSANo transfer credit under the IB Diploma Programme …View estimateβ†’
Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL4/7Economics 1020View estimate→
University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BCCSANot listed in UBC's non-exhaustive IB table; asses…View estimateβ†’
Carleton UniversityOttawa, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NSN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
McGill UniversityMontreal, QCN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
McMaster UniversityHamilton, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
Queen's UniversityKingston, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
University of CalgaryCalgary, AlbertaN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
University of GuelphGuelph, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MBN/ANot yet verifiedβ€”β†’
University of OttawaOttawa, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
University of TorontoToronto, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
University of VictoriaVictoria, BCN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
University of WaterlooWaterloo, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
Western UniversityLondon, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
York UniversityToronto, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
3 universities grant credit13 do not1 not yet verifiedResidency 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.

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Data Disclaimer

This information is compiled from Simon Fraser 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: August 2026

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