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- 3Read what each university states
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Dalhousie University
Halifax, CanadaIB Diploma
- Required / recommended subjects
- English 12 = IB English SL or HL; Academic Math 12/Pre-Calculus 12 = Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation (SL or HL) for 2021+; Chemistry/Physics/Biology 12 = corresponding IB SL or HL
- Published offer conditions
- Minimum 26 points including bonus points for admission
- AP / IB credit
- HL courses with grade 5, 6 or 7 eligible for transfer credit; from September 2027 select SL courses also eligible; Engineering max 12 credit hours; submit IB Transfer Credit Request Form before end of first semester
“need at least 26 points (including bonus points) for admission”
Source · Checked 6 Nov 2026
McGill University
Montreal, CanadaIB Diploma
- Required / recommended subjects
- Math (HL/SL AA or HL AI) for math-prerequisite programs; Science: Math plus two of Biology/Chemistry/Physics with at least one HL; Engineering: Math, Chemistry, Physics with at least one HL; Architecture: Math and Physics, one HL; Arts and Social Work: no specific subject prerequisites
- Standardised tests
- Test-flexible · Standardized tests not mentioned on this page
- Published offer conditions
- Typical minimum predicted/final grades out of 42: Arts 33-36; Science 35-39; Engineering 32-42 by discipline; Architecture 39-42; Management and Social Work 35-38; Nursing and most Education 30. Guidelines only
- English requirement
- Proof of English proficiency required for many applicants; generally exempt after at least four years of school in an English-primary country
- AP / IB credit
- Up to 30 credits of advanced standing may be granted for the IB Diploma
- Deadlines
- Application 2027-01-15 · Supporting documents 2027-03-01
“Many programs are more competitive and will require higher grades.”
· Checked 6 Nov 2026
McMaster University
Hamilton, CanadaIB Diploma
- Required / recommended subjects
- Six subjects, three HL and three SL, plus TOK and Extended Essay; math per program requirements; minimum score varies by program (out of 45, bonus points count)
- AP / IB credit
- Final scores of 5 or higher in HL courses may be considered for advanced credit at the Faculty's discretion
“Final IB scores of 5 or higher in Higher Level (HL) courses”
Source · Checked 6 Nov 2026
Queen's University
Kingston, CanadaIB Diploma
- Required / recommended subjects
- Full IB Diploma, six subjects with three at HL, no mark lower than 3, minimum 28 points excluding bonus; Engineering: Math, Chemistry, Physics, English; Health Sciences: English, Biology, Chemistry, Math with English min 5 plus supplementary application; Smith Commerce: Math and English min 5 plus supplementary application; Math Applications and Interpretations SL not an acceptable prerequisite
- English requirement
- Applicants from countries where English is not the primary language may need to submit English Language Proficiency scores; QBridge pathway exists
- AP / IB credit
- Not on this page; see Queen's Transfer Credits page
“Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL is not an acceptable prerequisite.”
Source · Checked 6 Nov 2026
University of Alberta
Edmonton, CanadaIB Diploma
- Required / recommended subjects
- Six IB courses, five of which must be the required subjects for the program
- Published offer conditions
- Competitive diploma scores have historically ranged from 30 to 37 points depending on program; no grade less than 4
- AP / IB credit
- Final IB grade of 5 or higher on identified exams can earn transfer credit
- Deadlines
- Predicted Grades Form window closes 2027-04-30 · Final official IB transcript 2027-08-01
“Present a competitive diploma score with no grade less than 4.”
Source · Checked 6 Nov 2026
University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
Vancouver, CanadaIB Diploma
- AP / IB credit
- Contact the IBO to have official results sent to UBC for first-year credit assessment; interim grades used for initial decision, final IB results confirm admission and credit
“you must successfully complete an academic high school curriculum”
Source · Checked 6 Nov 2026
University of Calgary
Calgary, CanadaIB Diploma
- Required / recommended subjects
- Course requirements of the applied program; three Higher Level courses with no grades below 3
- AP / IB credit
- A completed IB diploma can earn up to 30 units (one year) of transfer credit
“Students must have three courses at the higher level with no grades below 3.”
Source · Checked 6 Nov 2026
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, CanadaIB Diploma
- Required / recommended subjects
- Three HL and three SL courses with overall minimum grade 24; Engineering requires Chemistry and Physics; Business and Engineering require Math Analysis and Approaches (HL or SL) or Applications and Interpretation (HL)
- Published offer conditions
- Direct entry averages: Arts 4 (70%); Science and Engineering 80%; Commerce, Health Sciences 85%
- English requirement
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 86 with at least 20 in each component; IB HL English grade 4+ may qualify for waiver
- AP / IB credit
- Advanced credit may be granted for select HL and SL courses with grade 4 or higher
- Deadlines
- Fall most programs 2027-03-01 · Music 2027-01-15
“Three HL and three SL courses, with an overall minimum grade of 24.”
Source · Checked 6 Nov 2026
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, CanadaIB Diploma
- Required / recommended subjects
- Required subjects and admission averages vary by program; diploma scores assessed out of 45; some programs set minimums, others rank competitively
- Published offer conditions
- Diploma conversion examples: 34 points = 91%, 24 points = 79%; course grades 7=100%, 6=93%, 5=87%, 4=79%, 3=68%
- AP / IB credit
- Up to 30 credit units; most HL subjects with grade 5+ earn 6 units; some SL grade 5+ earn 3 units; EE and TOK earn credit with minimum grade B
“Others rank applicants competitively and admit only the top applicants.”
Source · Checked 6 Nov 2026
University of Toronto
Toronto, CanadaIB Diploma
- Required / recommended subjects
- IB Diploma with English HL or SL; Math HL Applications and Interpretations, or SL/HL Analysis and Approaches, satisfies Calculus and Advanced Functions for science and business programs; Career-related Programme not accepted
- Standardised tests
- Test-flexible · Admission based on predicted or final results excluding bonus points; no IB score thresholds listed on this page
- English requirement
- A Grade 12 English course is required; all applicants must demonstrate a high level of English proficiency; separate English tests may apply
- AP / IB credit
- Transfer credit may be awarded for IB Higher Level subjects; final IB results must be sent electronically by the IBO
“Admission consideration is based on your predicted or final results (excluding bonus points).”
Source · Checked 6 Nov 2026
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, CanadaIB Diploma
- Required / recommended subjects
- Mathematics faculty: IB diploma with six courses, at least three HL; HL Math Analysis and Approaches with minimum 6; HL or SL English A (or HL English B with minimum 5); Admission Information Form required
- Standardised tests
- Test-flexible · Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest/Euclid optional for admission
- Published offer conditions
- Total score requirement of 30 excluding diploma points
- English requirement
- English test required if four most recent years of full-time education were not in an English-language school system
“Subjects required for admission to specific programs should be HL whenever possible.”
Source · Checked 6 Nov 2026
Western University
London, CanadaIB Diploma
- Required / recommended subjects
- Complete IB Diploma with TOK and EE; at least six subjects, three HL; no mark below 4; Engineering: Chemistry, Physics and Math AA (or Math AI HL); Health Sciences: Biology, Math; Medical Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Math; Nursing: Biology, Chemistry, English, Math
- Published offer conditions
- Minimum total 27 including EE and TOK; competitive programs typically low to mid 30s predicted; scholarships and most competitive programs usually 35+
- AP / IB credit
- Full IB Diploma with 5 or higher in HL courses may be assessed for transfer credit
- Deadlines
- Music audition registration 2027-02-01 · Fine Arts portfolio 2027-02-15 · Commercial Aviation Management form 2027-03-01
“A minimum total grade of 27 (including the Extended Essay and TOK)”
Source · Checked 6 Nov 2026
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