Advanced Level Courses
We award credit for A-Level exams. AS Level exams do not qualify for credit or placement.
Credit Policies
Check the chart below to see what you can earn with a grade of C or higher.
| Test Name | Course Equivalents | Credit Earned |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ACCY 2– | 3 |
| Arabic | 4– | 3 |
| Art & Design | ART 1– | 3 |
| Biology | IB 150; MCB 150 | 4+4=8 |
| Business | BUS 1– | 3 |
| Chemistry | CHEM 102 and 104 will be awarded for exams taken Fall 2025 and after. If exams are taken prior to Fall 2025 they will be awarded CHEM 202-205. | 3+3=6 |
| Chinese | CHIN 204 | 5 |
| Chinese – Language & Literature | CHIN 204 | 5 |
| Classical Studies | CLCV 1– 3 | 3 |
| Computer Science | INFO 102 | 3 |
| Design & Technology | DTX 451 | 3 |
| Digital Media & Design | ART 1– | 3 |
| Drama | THEA 101 | 3 |
| Economics | ECON 102; ECON 103 | 3+3=6 |
| English Language | RHET 1– | 3 |
| English – Literature | ENGL 1– | 3 |
| European History | HIST 1– | 3 |
| French | FR 104 | 4 |
| French – Language & Literature | FR 104 | 4 |
| Geography | GGIS 103; GGIS 104 | 4+4=8 |
| German – Language & Literature | GER 212 | 3 |
| Hinduism | RELST 286 | 3 |
| History | HIST 1– | 3 |
| Information Technology | IS 101 | 3 |
| International History | HIST 1– | 3 |
| Islamic Studies | REL 214 | 3 |
| Law | N/A | N/A |
| Marine Science | GEOL 118 | 3 |
| Mathematics | MATH 220 | 5 |
| Mathematics – Further | MATH 225; MATH 2– | 2+3=5 |
| Media Studies | MACS 1– | 3 |
| Music | C or higher – MUS 101; Composition component, with a grade of C or higher credit for MUS 106 (Beginning Composition); Musicology component, with a grade of C or higher, credit for MUS 130 | See descriptions |
| Physics | PHYS 211; PHYS 212 | 4+4=8 |
| Portuguese | PORT 400; PORT 401 | 4+4=8 |
| Psychology | PSYC 100 | 4 |
| Sociology | SOC 100 | 4 |
| Spanish – Language & Literature | SPAN 200 | 3 |
| Thinking Skills | PHIL 102 | 3 |
Cambridge Exam Credit
To submit Cambridge exam results, email international-admissions@illinois.edu with:
- Your full name
- UIN
- Candidate number
- Date of birth
- Testing center number
- Exam series (month and year you took the test)
Additional Options
You can also take departmental proficiency exams to make sure you start in the right course level.