
The University of Calgary awards up to a full year of credit (30 units) for the completed International Baccalaureate diploma. Specific advanced standing or placement for Higher Level courses are awarded provided a minimum grade of "5" or higher is achieved. The balance of credit (including credit for Higher Level courses with grades below "5") required to bring the total to 30 units will be at the junior unassigned option level. In the case of advanced credit, a grade of "CR" will be recorded on the student's record.
UCalgary recognizes the academic rigour of the International Baccalaureate program. The IB program will enhance your interdisciplinary thinking and academic preparedness, which will set you up for success at UCalgary.

By presenting your IB Certificate, you'll be considered for admission based on five faculty-specific courses. Individual IB courses are converted into a percentage score (see below) and combined with equivalent high school courses from other curriculums to calculate the admission average.
IB course score Conversion to a percentage score
7 = 100%
6 = 91%
5 = 83%
4 = 75%
3 = 68%
1, 2, or N =fail/not complete



The University of Calgary awards up to a full year of credit (30 units) for the completed International Baccalaureate diploma. Specific advanced standing or placement for Higher Level courses are awarded provided a minimum grade of "5" or higher is achieved. The balance of credit (including credit for Higher Level courses with grades below "5") required to bring the total to 30 units will be at the junior unassigned option level. In the case of advanced credit, a grade of "CR" will be recorded on the student's record.
Applicants who have not successfully completed the diploma will receive advanced standing or placement for each Higher Level course completed with a grade of "5" or above.