Does University of New Brunswick give transfer credit for IB Economics HL?
Fredericton & Saint John, NB
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted (depends on grade)
Saint John: ECON 1013 & ECON 1023
Fredericton: 1000-level Economics
💡Expert's Take
UNB does award transfer credit for IB Economics at the Higher Level. A qualifying Higher Level grade earns first-year economics credit, and the detail that matters most is that what you actually receive depends on your campus (UNB's published IB Higher Level chart).
At Saint John, the award is two named courses, each worth 3 ch: ECON 1013 (Introduction to Microeconomics) and ECON 1023 (Introduction to Macroeconomics). These are the standard prerequisites for the intermediate micro and macro sequence and are required courses in the Saint John Economics major and minor, so an incoming economics student may reach 2000-level courses sooner. Course access is not the same as program standing: the Economics programs set their own minimum grades (a C or better in required courses, with higher bars for honours), which transfer credit alone does not satisfy (see the Saint John and Fredericton Economics program rules).
At Fredericton, the chart awards only unassigned "1000-level Economics," not the named ECON 1013 and 1023 (which Fredericton titles Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics). Before counting that generic credit toward a degree, confirm with the Economics department whether it satisfies named foundations, prerequisites, or major and minor requirements, since the Fredericton Arts and Science Economics programs list ECON 1013 and 1023 by name.
What to watch for:
- Only Higher Level exams are eligible. Standard Level Economics earns no transfer credit at UNB.
- Qualifying for the posted award by score is a separate question from whether that award applies to your program. Treat the score threshold as eligibility, and confirm degree applicability in your transfer-credit assessment.
- At Fredericton, engineering and computer science students take their own economics course, ECON 1073 (Economics for Engineers), which is open only to those students and cannot be combined with ECON 1023. Do not assume the generic IB Economics award satisfies or stacks with it.
- Send your official IB results directly from the IB Organization to UNB. Transfer credit is assessed after you are admitted.
Official award line (Economics, Higher Level):
Minimum score: 5, 6 or 7
Credit granted: ECON 1013 & ECON 1023, 3 ch each (Saint John); 1000-level Economics (Fredericton)
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Your Potential Savings
Credits Earned
2
Tuition per Credit*
~$180
Est. Savings*
~$360
*Tuition rates are approximate and may vary by academic year, faculty, and program. Always verify with University of New Brunswick's official sources before making decisions.
📊 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 | Est. Savings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | ECON 1XX (6 credits) | $2,520 | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | Economics 1101.03 + Economics 1102.03 = 6 credit h… | $2,052 | → | |
| Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL | 4/7 | Economics 1010 + 1020 + three unspecified credit h… | $2,025 | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 5/7 | SFU ECON 103 (4), Q/B-Soc; SFU ECON 105 (4), Q/B-S… | $1,864 | → | |
| Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec | 4/7 | 9 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended … | $1,620 | → | |
| University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | ECON 111.3 + ECON 114.3 = 6 credit units | $1,554 | → | |
| York UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | AP/ECON 1000 3.0 + AP/ECON 1010 3.0 (6 credits) | $1,458 | → | |
| University of WindsorWindsor, ON | 5/7 | ECON-1100 + ECON-1110 (Intro to Economics I & II) | $1,440 | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | Economics 1021A + 1022B (1.0 credit) | $1,440 | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | 5/7 | ECON 110 (6.0 units) | $1,398 | → | |
| Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON | 5/7 | ECON 1001 + ECON 1002 (1.0 credit) | $1,365 | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | ECO 1102 + ECO 1104 (6 units) | $1,320 | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | ECON 101 (3 units) + ECON 102 (3 units) | $1,302 | → | |
| University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC | 5/7 | ECON_V 1st-year level (6 credits) | $1,242 | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | Economics 1B03 and 1BB3 | $1,200 | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | ECON 201 and ECON 203 | $1,194 | → | |
| University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB | 4/7 | ECON 1010 Introduction to Microeconomic Principles… | $1,080 | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | 5/7 | ECON 1050 (0.50 credits) | $720 | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | ECO1**Y (1.0 credit) | $659 | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | 4/7 | ECON 103 (1.5 units) and ECON 104 (1.5 units) | $555 | → | |
| Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | ECN 104 and ECN 204 | $480 | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 5/7 | ECON 1XX (0.5 units) — Elective credit | $450 | → |
Tip: Different provinces have different tuition rates. Use these comparisons to find the best value for your residency status.
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Last updated: June 2026
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