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Cambridge International Examination (CIE) Program

The University of Arizona accepts Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Advanced--AS- and A-level--scores (as well as College-Level Examination Program, Advanced Placement, DSST, and International Baccalaureate exam scores) as a basis for awarding credit toward a degree.  Students who complete CIE classes in their high school may take Cambridge International exams prior to coming to the University.  Exams are administered through Cambridge International at high schools each May.

CIE credit is considered credit by examination at the UA.  Credit is determined from the CIE credit table that applies to the date when the exam was taken.  Credits earned based on the exam score may be counted toward the student's major or minor fields of study or General Education requirements.  See the CIE credit table below, and contact your college academic advisor to confirm how course credit will apply toward a specific degree program.

For further information regarding CIE at the University of Arizona, contact:

Office of Admissions
The University of Arizona
PO Box 210040
Tucson, AZ 85721-0040

Phone: (520) 621-3237
Email: appinfo@arizona.edu

 

2022-2023 Cambridge International Exam Table


APPLICATION TO UA DEGREE
 

Cambridge International Exam Name

Score

Course Credit

CIE Credit

Accounting AS-level E or better general elective credit 3 units
Accounting A-level E or better general elective credit 6 units
Art & Design AS-level E or better general elective  credit 3 units
Art & Design A-level E or better ART departmental elective credit 6 units
Biology AS-level D or better MCB departmental elective credit;
or EP: Natural Scientist;
or T2 Natural Sciences
4 units
E MCB departmental elective credit;
or EP: Natural Scientist;
or T2 Natural Sciences
4 units
Biology A-level D or better MCB 181R & 181L and ECOL 182R & 182L;
or EP: Natural Scientist;
or T2 Natural Sciences
8 units
E MCB 181R & 181L;
or EP: Natural Scientist;
or T2 Natural Sciences
4 units
Business AS-Level E or better general elective credit 3 units
Business A-Level E or better general elective credit 6 units

Chemistry AS-level

D or better CHEM 101A and CHEM departmental elective credit;
or EP: Natural Scientist;
or T2 Natural Sciences
4 units

Chemistry A-level

A or better CHEM 151 & 152;
or EP: Natural Scientist;
or T2 Natural Sciences
8 units
B or C CHEM 151;
or EP: Natural Scientist;
or T2 Natural Sciences
4 units
D or lower CHEM 101A and CHEM departmental elective credit;
or EP Natural Scientist;
or T2 Natural Sciences
4 units
Chinese Language AS-level C or better CHN 101 5 units
Chinese A-level C or better CHN 101 & 102; Satisfies second language requirement for non-BA students 10 units
Classical Studies AS-level E or better None 0 units
Classical Studies A-level E or better None 0 units
Computer Science AS-level E or better Elective credit 3 units
Computer Science A-level E or better Elective credit 3 units
Digitial Media & Design AS-level E or better None 0 units
Digitial Media & Design A-level E or better ART departmental elective credit 3 units
Design & Technology AS-level E or better None 0 units
Design & Technology A-level E or better None 0 units
Design & Textiles AS-level E or better Elective credit 3 units
Design & Textiles A-level E or better Elective credit 6 units
Economics AS-level   E or better None 0 units
Economics A-level   D or better ECON 201A & 201B 6 units
English Language AS-level E or better None 0 units
English Language A-level

E or better

ENGL departmental elective credit; student is eligible to enroll in ENGL 102

3 units

English Literature and English Language AS-level E or better None 0 units
English Literature and English Language A-level

E or better

ENGL department elective credit; student is eligible to enroll in ENGL 109H. [If student completes 109H with a grade of "C" or better, the composition requirement is fulfilled.]

6 units

English Literature AS-level
(Literature in English)
E or better None 0 units

English Literature A-level
(Literature in English)

E or better ENGL departmental elective credit 3 units
Environmental Management AS-level D or better ENVS departmental elective credit 4 units
Food Studies A-level E or better NSC departmental elective credit 6 units
Food Studies AS-level E or better None 0 units
FREN AS-level C or better FREN 101 4 units
FREN A-level C or better FREN 101 & 102; Satisfies second language requirement for non-BA students 8 units
French Literature AS-level E or better None 0 units
General Paper (writing) AS-level E or better None 0 units
Geography AS-level E or better general elective credit 3 units
Geography A-level E or better general elective credit 6 units
German A-level C or better GER 101 & 102; Satisfies second language requirements for non-BA students 8 units
D or E Elective credit 6 units
German Language AS-level C or better GER 101 4 units
Global Perspectives & Research
AS-level
E or better general elective credit 3 units
Global Perspectives & Research
A-level
E or better general elective credit 6 units
History AS-level E or better HIST elective credit 3 units
History A-level E or better HIST elective credit 6 units
Information Technology AS-level E or better ISTA 100 3 units
Information Technology A-level E or better ISTA 100 3 units

Literature in English AS-level

E or better

None

0 units

Literature in English A-level
(English Literature)

E or better

ENGL departmental elective credit

3 units

Marine Science AS-level E or better None 0 units
Marine Science A-level D or better None 0 units
Mathematics AS-level E or better MATH 112; Satisfies math G- and M- strand requirements 3 units
Mathematics A-level E or better MATH 113 & 120R; Satisfies math G- and M- strand requirements 7 units
Mathematics-Further A-level E or better MATH 125, 129, & 163; Satisfies math requirement for all students 9 units
Media Studies AS-level E or better None 0 units
Media Studies A-level E or better Elective credit 3 units
Music AS-level E or better general elective credit 3 units
Music A-level E or better MUS departmental elective credit 6 units
Physical Education AS-level E or better None 0 units
Physical Education A-level E or better None 0 units

Physics AS-level

E or better

None

0 units

Physics A-level

E or better

None

0 units

Portuguese A-level C or better PORT 101 & 102; Satisfies second language requirement for non-BA students 8 units
Portuguese Language AS-level C or better PORT 101 4 units
Portuguese Literature AS-level E or better None 0 units

Psychology AS-level

E or better

PSY 101;
or EP: Social Scientist;
or T1 Individuals & Societies

3 units

Psychology A-level

E or better

PSY 101 and PSY departmental elective credit;
or EP: Social Scientist;
or T1 Individuals & Societies

6 units

Sociology AS-level E or better None 0 units
Sociology A-level E or better None 0 units
Spanish Language AS-level C or better SPAN 101 4 units
Spanish First Language AS-level C or better SPAN 101 4 units
SPAN A-level C or better SPAN 101 & 102; Satisfies second language requirement for non-BA students 8 units
Thinking Skills AS-level E or better general elective credit 3 units
Thinking Skills A-level E or better general elective credit 6 units
Travel & Tourism AS-level E or better None 0 units
Travel & Tourism A-level E or better None 0 units

Note: Students have the option of using their exam score for Gen Ed/Foundations or for specific non-Gen Ed/Foundations course credit. This option should be exercised with the assistance of a college advisor.

Related Guidelines and Links

  • Cambridge International Examinations as a New Credit-by-Exam Option Memo (01/2015)

Related Policies

    General Education Curriculum
    Advanced Placement (AP) Program
    College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    DSST Examination Program
    International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
    International Exams

 

* Please note that sections titled Frequently Asked Questions, Related Guidelines and links, Related Policies, Information for Advisors and Revision History are provided solely for the convenience of users and are not part of the official University policy.

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