Cambridge A-Levels
Incoming students may earn credit from the Cambridge A-Level examinations. Cambridge A-Levels are internationally bench marked qualifications providing excellent preparation for university education. They are taken in over 125 countries and offer a wide variety of different subjects. Cambridge International A-Level qualifications are widely recognized and valued by universities and employers alike. CU Denver does not currently accept AS Levels, ONLY A-Levels. The acceptable A-Level examinations and credit awards are outlined in the chart linked below. Original, official A-Level score reports must be submitted to International Admissions for credit award consideration.
This chart represents academic credit for students admitted to CU Denver beginning Fall 2026. Students admitted prior to Fall 2026 should consult the University Catalog corresponding to the year in which the exam was taken.
A-Level Exams
This chart represents academic credit that may be awarded to new freshmen or to new transfer students seeking initial academic credit through the A-Level examination program. To receive academic credit, students must present official A-Level scores sent directly to International Admissions.
Credit awarded and course equivalency information in this table applies only to degree programs, including bioengineering, at CU Denver. Students seeking academic credit or a waiver of admission requirements for degree programs at CU Anschutz need to contact the program directly.
Academic credit is limited to either A-Level credit or CU Denver course credit when students elect to register and successfully complete courses identified in this table as equivalent or content substitution.
Subject Area: Arts
| Examination Title | Score Required | Credit Hours Awarded | CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution | CUDenver Undergraduate Core Curriculum Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Design | A-E Grade | 3 | FINE 1001 | Arts |
| Design and Textiles | A-E Grade | 3 | FINE 1999AE 1 | Arts |
| Media Studies | A-E Grade | 3 | COMM 1021 | Behavioral Sciences |
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Subject Area: Biology
| Examination Title | Score Required | Credit Hours Awarded | CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution | CUDenver Undergraduate Core Curriculum Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | A-E Grade | 8 | BIOL 2010, BIOL 2011, BIOL 2020, BIOL 2021 | Natural and Physical with Lab |
| Marine Science | A-E Grade | 3 | BIOL 1999AE (3 credits) 1 | Natural and Physical with Non-Lab |
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Subject Area: Business
| Examination Title | Score Required | Credit Hours Awarded | CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution | CUDenver Undergraduate Core Curriculum Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | A-E Grade | 3 | ACCT 1999AE 1 | |
| Business | A-E Grade | 3 | BUSN 1999AE 1 | |
| Business Studies | A-E Grade | 3 | BUSN 1999AE 1 | |
| Information Technology | A-E Grade | 3 | ISMG 1999AE 1 |
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Subject Area: Chemistry
| Examination Title | Score Required | Credit Hours Awarded | CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution | CUDenver Undergraduate Core Curriculum Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | A-E Grade | 9 | CHEM 2031, CHEM 2038, CHEM 2061, CHEM 2068 | Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab |
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Subject Area: Classic Studies
| Examination Title | Score Required | Credit Hours Awarded | CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution | CUDenver Undergraduate Core Curriculum Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Studies | A-E Grade | 3 | HUMN 1999AE 1 | Humanities |
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Subject Area: Economics
| Examination Title | Score Required | Credit Hours Awarded | CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution | CUDenver Undergraduate Core Curriculum Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | A-E Grade | 6 | ECON 2012, ECON 2022 | Social Sciences |
Subject Area: English
| Examination Title | Score Required | Credit Hours Awarded | CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution | CUDenver Undergraduate Core Curriculum Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | A-E Grade | 3 | ENGL 1010 | |
| English Literature | A-E Grade | 3 | ENGL 1999AE 1 | Humanities |
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Subject Area: Geography
| Examination Title | Score Required | Credit Hours Awarded | CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution | CUDenver Undergraduate Core Curriculum Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | A-E Grade | 3 | GEOG 1302 | Social Sciences |
Subject Area: History
| Examination Title | Score Required | Credit Hours Awarded | CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution | CUDenver Undergraduate Core Curriculum Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European History | A-E Grade | 3 | HIST 1999AE1 | International Perspectives |
| History | A-E Grade | 3 | HIST 1999AE 1 | Social Sciences |
| International History | A-E Grade | 3 | HIST 1999AE1 | International Perspectives |
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Subject Area: International Studies
| Examination Title | Score Required | Credit Hours Awarded | CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution | CUDenver Undergraduate Core Curriculum Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Perspectives and Research | A-E Grade | 3 | INTS 1999AE 1 | Social Sciences, International Perspectives |
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Subject Area: Languages
| Examination Title | Score Required | Credit Hours Awarded | CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution | CUDenver Undergraduate Core Curriculum Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans (A Level Only) | A-E Grade | 5 | MLNG 1999AE 1 | |
| Arabic (A Level Only) | A-E Grade | 5 | ARAB 1020 | |
| Chinese (A Level Only) | A-E Grade | 5 | CHIN 1020 | |
| French (A Level Only) | A-E Grade | 5 | FREN 1020 | |
| German (A Level Only) | A-E Grade | 5 | GRMN 1020 | |
| Hindi (A Level Only) | A-E Grade | 5 | MLNG 1999AE 1 | |
| Marathi (A Level Only) | A-E Grade | 5 | MLNG 1999AE 1 | |
| Portguese (A Level Only) | A-E Grade | 5 | MLNG 1999AE 1 | |
| Spanish (A Level Only) | A-E Grade | 5 | SPAN 1020 | |
| Tamil (A Level Only) | A-E Grade | 5 | MLNG 1999AE 1 | |
| Telugu (A Level Only) | A-E Grade | 5 | MLNG 1999AE 1 | |
| Urdu (A Level Only) | A-E Grade | 5 | MLNG 1999AE 1 | |
| Urdu Pakistan (A Level Only) | A-E Grade | 5 | MLNG 1999AE 1 |
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Subject Area: Mathematics
| Examination Title | Score Required | Credit Hours Awarded | CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution | CUDenver Undergraduate Core Curriculum Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | A-E Grade | 4 | MATH 1130 | Mathematics |
| Mathematics Further | A-E Grade | 3 | MATH 1999AE 1 | Mathematics |
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Subject Area: Music
| Examination Title | Score Required | Credit Hours Awarded | CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution | CUDenver Undergraduate Core Curriculum Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | A-E Grade | 3 | PMUS 1001 | Arts |
Subject Area: Physics
| Examination Title | Score Required | Credit Hours Awarded | CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution | CUDenver Undergraduate Core Curriculum Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | A-E Grade | 10 | PHYS 2010, PHYS 2020, PHYS 2321, PHYS 2341 | Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab |
Subject Area: Psychology
| Examination Title | Score Required | Credit Hours Awarded | CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution | CUDenver Undergraduate Core Curriculum Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | A-E Grade | 3 | PSYC 1000 & PSYC 1005 | Behavioral Sciences |
Subject Area: Religious Studies
| Examination Title | Score Required | Credit Hours Awarded | CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution | CUDenver Undergraduate Core Curriculum Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divinity | A-E Grade | 3 | RLST 1999AE 1 | Humanities |
| Hinduism | A-E Grade | 3 | RLST 1999AE 1 | Humanities |
| Islamic Studies | A-E Grade | 3 | RLST 1999AE 1 | Humanities |
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Subject Area: Sociology
| Examination Title | Score Required | Credit Hours Awarded | CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution | CUDenver Undergraduate Core Curriculum Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | A-E Grade | 3 | SOCY 1001 | Social Sciences |
Subject Area: Technology
| Examination Title | Score Required | Credit Hours Awarded | CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution | CUDenver Undergraduate Core Curriculum Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Info and Comm Technology | A-E Grade | 3 | XDEN 1999AE 1 | |
| Computer Science | A-E Grade | 3 | CSCI 1999AE 1 | |
| Design and Technology | A-E Grade | 3 | ISMG 1999AE 1 |
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Notes
Send Official Score Reports To:
CU Denver Office of Admissions
Campus Box 167
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364