Does University of Windsor give transfer credit for IB Economics HL?
Windsor, ON
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
ECON-1100 + ECON-1110 (Intro to Economics I & II)
💡Expert's Take
This award is a named-course pair, so it actually moves you through the intermediate-Economics prerequisite chain at Windsor: it satisfies the entry point for ECON-2210 Intermediate Microeconomics I (which requires ECON-1100) and ECON-2310 Intermediate Macroeconomics I (which requires ECON-1110).
Because both courses are awarded by name, this credit clears two of the six courses in the Minor in Economics (ECON-1100, ECON-1110, ECON-2210, ECON-2310, plus two additional Economics courses). The Minor also requires "a minimum average of 60% or better … in all six courses," so the four remaining graded courses still set the minor average. The same named pair satisfies the Year-1 Economics requirement in many programs that list "ECON-1100 and ECON-1110" verbatim: General BA in Economics; Honours BA in Economics (including the Applied Economics and Policy stream); Honours BSc in Economics; Combined Honours BA/BSc in Economics; Bachelor of Commerce (Honours Business Administration) and its specialization streams; Honours Business Administration and Computer Science; BSc Honours Computer Information Systems; Honours Mathematics with Finance Concentration; Honours Actuarial Science. For programs that do not name ECON-1100/ECON-1110 (for example BCS Honours Applied Computing, whose only ECON-eligible slots are "one course … from Social Sciences" and "thirteen other courses from any area of study"), the award would be assessed at most against Social Science or general elective space rather than a named Year-1 ECON requirement.
What to watch for:
- Antirequisite to the "Life Choices" courses. The calendar lists ECON-1100 as an antirequisite to ECON-2000 Life Choices and Economics, and ECON-1110 as an antirequisite to ECON-2010 Life Choices and Economics II. The calendar also independently restricts both Life Choices courses: they "may not be taken for credit in any program within the School of Business, or Faculty of Engineering," and "Science students may take the course only as a Social Sciences option." Business, Engineering, and most Science students therefore face the restriction even without the IB award.
- This award uses two of your ten IB transfer-credit slots (Windsor caps IB credit at 10 courses / 30 credit hours total across all your IB subjects).
Two distinct decision points apply here. Before any award is made, the IB transcript page notes that "Ontario Secondary School students who do not wish to be evaluated for transfer credit do not need to release their IB transcript to UWindsor"; international applicants may still need to release the transcript to verify admission, in which case "transfer credits will be assessed" alongside that confirmation. After credit has been awarded, the Transfer FAQ states "you cannot decline transfer credit," but you may repeat the course at UWindsor and have the Windsor grade "count towards your academic records in place of the transfer credit." Economics SL is not listed in Windsor's published IB equivalency table: see Economics SL at Windsor for that level on our site.
Official award line (IB Economics 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): ECON-1100 + ECON-1110 (Intro to Economics I & II), two named one-term courses at the standard 3 credit hours each.
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Your Potential Savings
Credits Earned
6
Tuition per Credit*
~$240
Est. Savings*
~$1,440
*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 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 | → | |
| 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 | → | |
| 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 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 | → | |
| 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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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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