International Baccalaureate (IB) and university entrance examinations of other countries
Results of higher level International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations are evaluated for possible award of academic credit. The chart below details the credit awarded at Northwestern for frequently submitted IB results. Northwestern may also award credit for distinguished performance on the British General Certificate of Education (A-Level) examinations, the abitur, and the University entrance examinations of other countries.
| International Baccalaureate higher level examination | Score | Northwestern credit |
| Biology | 6,7 | 1 100-level biology elective |
| Chemistry | 5,6 | Chemistry 101 |
| 7 | Chemistry 101,102, and 103 (3 courses) | |
| Computer Science | 5,6,7 | Computer Science 110 |
| Economics | 6,7 | Economics 201 and 202 (2 courses) |
| English | 6,7 | 1 English elective |
| History (American or European) | 6,7 | 2 history electives |
| Mathematics | 5,6 | Mathematics 220 |
| 7 | Mathematics 220 and 224 (2 courses) |
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