Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
Aarhus TOEFL iBT minimums
From Aarhus University's bachelor's language requirements page and its master's English language requirements page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's, English B | 4.5 with 4.0 each; before 21 Jan 2026: 83 with 20 each | Most bachelor's programmes |
| Bachelor's, English A | 5.0 with 4.5 each; before 21 Jan 2026: 100 with 20 each | Where the programme asks English A |
| Master's | 4.5 with 4.0 each; before 21 Jan 2026: 83 with 20 each | Comparable to English B level |
Test rules at Aarhus
Both pages say Aarhus does not accept TOEFL ITP, TOEFL Essentials, MyBest scores or paper-based tests (including TOEFL ITP Plus for China Solution). The bachelor's page accepts the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition. Aarhus verifies results with the test provider, and the master's page says your TOEFL test cannot be more than two years old on the day the application portal opens.
On the master's page, IELTS Academic is 6.5 with at least 6 in each subscore; the bachelor's page asks 7.0 with 6.0 in each for English A.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
Neither page offers a conditional or pre-sessional route. The bachelor's page lists school qualifications that can meet English B without a test, such as an IB diploma or certain German and French diplomas with English.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Aarhus programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Aarhus University need?+
4.5 overall with 4.0 in each section from 21 January 2026, or 83 with 20 in each section for earlier results. English A bachelor's need 5.0 or 100.
Does Aarhus accept TOEFL MyBest scores?+
No. Aarhus also refuses TOEFL ITP, TOEFL Essentials and paper-based tests.
Does Aarhus accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
The bachelor's page says Aarhus accepts the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition.
How old can my TOEFL score be for Aarhus?+
No more than two years old on the day the application portal opens.
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