Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Aberystwyth TOEFL minimums by level
From Aberystwyth's undergraduate and postgraduate English requirements pages. Undergraduate rows refer to the test centre iBT.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate business courses | 4.0 (after 21 Jan 2026) or 88 (before 20 Jan 2026) | New scale: 4 in each component. Old scale: reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, writing 17 |
| All other undergraduate courses | 4.5 (after 21 Jan 2026) or 93 (before 20 Jan 2026) | New scale: 4.5 in each component. Old scale: reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, writing 17 |
| PG: computer science, physics, mathematics, management and business (MSc, MBA) | 88 | Reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, writing 17 |
| PG: art, life and rural sciences, education, history, information studies, taught LLM, modern languages, Welsh and others | 93 | Reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, writing 17 |
| PG: English literature and creative writing (masters), geography, international politics, psychology, theatre, film and television and others | 100 | Reading 24, listening 22, speaking 25, writing 24 |
| English and Creative Writing PhD | 105 | 25 in each component |
How Aberystwyth handles TOEFL scores
Both pages give Aberystwyth's TOEFL school code as 0226. The undergraduate page lists the test centre TOEFL iBT; neither page mentions MyBest scores or a validity period for TOEFL.
The postgraduate page gives TOEFL on the 0 to 120 scale only. TOEFL iBT reports issued since January 2026 also carry a 1 to 6 band score; see how the new TOEFL score scale works, and ask admissions how they read one.
For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS at 6.0 with 5.5 in each component for business courses and 6.5 with 5.5 for all other undergraduate courses.
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If your TOEFL score is below Aberystwyth's level
Aberystwyth's International English Centre runs pre-sessional courses; a Pass of 50% overall with 40% in each component meets the business and the lowest postgraduate band, and a Merit of 60% meets the next band. The pages do not give TOEFL entry levels for the pre-sessional itself.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Aberystwyth programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Aberystwyth need for undergraduate study?+
4.0 with 4 in each component for business courses, or 4.5 with 4.5 in each for other courses, on tests after 21 January 2026.
What is Aberystwyth's TOEFL school code?+
0226.
What TOEFL score does an Aberystwyth MSc or MBA in business need?+
88, with reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20 and writing 17.
What is Aberystwyth's highest TOEFL requirement?+
105 with 25 in each component, for the English and Creative Writing PhD.
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- Aberystwyth IELTS requirement
- Bangor TOEFL requirement
- Cardiff Met TOEFL requirement
- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale
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