University of Texas at Austin AP credit

What each AP score earns at University of Texas at Austin: 24 exams, credit shown in credits. Always confirm with the school before you plan your schedule.

Rules that apply to every exam

UT Austin awards credit for at least one course for all AP exams with a score of 3 or higher, except AP Comparative Government, AP Research, and AP Seminar.
AP Comparative Government, AP Research, and AP Seminar earn no credit because no equivalent undergraduate coursework aligns with their content.
Some AP exams award credit for multiple courses or let students choose from course options; students should consult an academic advisor before claiming credit.
Questions about AP scores or awarded courses should be directed to Student Testing Services.

AP exam	Score	Credit	Courses
AP Art History	4+	—	ARH 302, ARH 303
	3	—	ARH 301
AP Biology	5	—	BIO 311C, BIO 311DPre-health profession students and students considering majoring in any field of Biology are strongly advised not to use credit by exam for BIO 311C.
	3–4	—	BIO 311CPre-health profession students and students considering majoring in any field of Biology are strongly advised not to use credit by exam for BIO 311C.
AP Calculus AB	5	—	M 408C
	3–4	—	M 408K, M 408N, M 408R
AP Calculus BC	5	—	M 408C, M 408K and M 408L, M 408N and M 408S, M 408R and M 408L, M 408R and M 408SPlease consult with your academic advisor before claiming credit to determine which course is appropriate for your degree requirements.
	3–4	—	M 408C
AP Chemistry	4+	—	CH 301, CH 302, CH 104M, CH 104N
	3	—	CH 301N
AP Chinese Language and Culture	5	—	CHI 606, CHI 607, CHI 312K, CHI 312L
	4	—	CHI 606, CHI 607, CHI 312K
	3	—	CHI 606, CHI 607
AP Computer Science A	4+	—	C S 312
	3	—	C S 302
AP Computer Science Principles	3+	—	C S 302
AP English Language and Composition	3+	—	RHE 306
AP English Literature and Composition	4+	—	E 316P
	3	—	E 314T
AP Environmental Science	3+	—	GEO 302PGEO 302P will not fulfill the Geological Sciences required course in Sustainability for EVS majors.
AP European History	3+	—	HIS 309L
AP French Language and Culture	5	—	FR 601C, FR 611C, FR 317C
	4	—	FR 601C, FR 611C
	3	—	FR 601C
AP German Language and Culture	4+	—	GER 506, 507, 612, GER 604, 612
	3	—	GER 506, 507, GER 604
AP Human Geography	3+	—	GRG 305
AP Italian Language and Culture	5	—	ITL 601C, 611C, 320
	4	—	ITL 601C, 611C
	3	—	ITL 601C
AP Japanese Language and Culture	5	—	JPN 601D, 610D, 611D, 317C
	4	—	JPN 601D, 610D
	3	—	JPN 601D
AP Latin	5	—	LAT 506, 507, 511K
	4	—	LAT 506, 507
	3	—	LAT 506
AP Macroeconomics	4+	—	ECO 304L
	3	—	ECO 301
AP Microeconomics	4+	—	ECO 304K
	3	—	ECO 301
AP Music Theory	3+	—	MUS 306M
AP Precalculus	4+	—	M 305G
	3	—	M 301
AP United States History	3+	—	HIS 315L
AP World History: Modern	3+	—	HIS 301J

Source: University of Texas at Austin official AP credit policy . Read on October 22, 2026. Compare AP credit across colleges