Does University of Windsor give transfer credit for IB Computer Science HL?
Windsor, ON
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
COMP-1xxx (1st Year Computer Science Course)
Generic Credit: Counts as an elective, but may not replace a mandatory prerequisite for your major.
💡Expert's Take
Windsor's official IB equivalency table awards Computer Science HL (and SL) as COMP-1xxx, 1st Year Computer Science Course: a 1000-level Computer Science elective rather than the named COMP-1400 Introduction to Algorithms and Programming I. It fills an elective slot, but does not act as the named first-year programming course on which the BCS sequence is built.
Because the award is generic COMP-1xxx, it does not satisfy the named prerequisite for COMP-1410 Introduction to Algorithms and Programming II, which requires COMP-1000 (or MATH-1720) and COMP-1400. The same logic applies to the Minor in Computer Science, which is built on named COMP-1000, COMP-1400, COMP-1410, and COMP-2120 plus two of COMP-2540, COMP-2560, or COMP-2650. The credit is generally most useful as an "other/elective" slot in the Academic Advising Report rather than as forward motion through the major. The School of Computer Science also permits substitutions for required courses "with the prior approval of the Director of Computer Science (or her/his designate)," so degree-audit fit should be confirmed with an advisor rather than assumed.
What to watch for:
- The threshold depends on which IB exam stream you sat. Per the Registrar's IB section, applicants on standard exam requirements need a score of 5; applicants on revised IBDP requirements need 6 or more. The data box reflects the standard-exam pathway.
- IB transfer credit is capped at 10 courses (30 credit hours) across all your IB subjects combined. The 30-credit-hour figure is the cap; the per-row table does not publish a credit weight beside each subject.
- Other named CS-required programs at Windsor (Honours Mathematics and Computer Science; Honours Business Administration and Computer Science; BCS Honours; BCS Honours Applied Computing; BSc Honours Computer Information Systems) all list COMP-1400 and COMP-1410 by name, so a generic COMP-1xxx credit will not on its own satisfy those requirements.
Once an IB transcript is released to Windsor, transfer credit is assessed automatically and per the Transfer FAQ "you cannot decline transfer credit." If you intend to take COMP-1400 at Windsor anyway, the Registrar's published mechanism is to repeat the course at UWindsor and have the Windsor grade "count towards your academic records in place of the transfer credit." Confirm the resulting degree-audit alignment with an academic advisor before relying on the COMP-1xxx slot.
Official award line (IB Computer Science HL):
Minimum score: 5 for standard IB exam results; 6 or more for revised IBDP requirements (Registrar IB section).
Credit granted (per Transfer page IB table): COMP-1xxx, 1st Year Computer Science Course.
Credit weight is not printed in the table row; it is inferred from the IB cap of 10 courses / 30 credit hours and Windsor's standard 3-credit-hour course (typically one course at 3 credit hours). The same row appears for Computer Science SL, so SL receives the same award.
University of Windsor, Transfer to UWindsor: International Baccalaureate Equivalencies table
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Your Potential Savings
Credits Earned
3
Tuition per Credit*
~$240
Est. Savings*
~$720
*Tuition rates are approximate and may vary by academic year, faculty, and program. Always verify with University of Windsor'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 SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | CMPT Jr.6 = 6 credit units | $1,554 | → | |
| 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 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 | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 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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Data Disclaimer
This information is compiled from University of Windsor official sources and verified community reports. It is NOT a substitute for official academic advising. Always confirm with your advisor before making decisions.
Last updated: December 2025
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