Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
AUB TOEFL minimums by level
From AUB's English language requirements page, which gives a figure on the old scale and one on the scoring scale introduced in January 2026.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Diploma (no Student visa needed) | 59 (reading 7, listening 6, speaking 15, writing 20) or 3.5 with 3 in each section | Visa applicants follow a separate route |
| Bachelor's degree | 80 (writing, listening, reading 18; speaking 19) or 4.5 with 4 in each section | IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each band |
| Master's (MA, MArch), September 2027 onwards | 80 (writing, listening, reading 18; speaking 19) or 4.5 with 4 in each section | IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each band |
| Online postgraduate (MA, PGCert), January/February 2027 | 92 (speaking 20; listening, reading, writing 19) or 5 with 4.5 in each section | IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each band |
| MPhil and PhD | 100 (writing 27; listening, reading, speaking 22) or 5.5 with 5 in each section | IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in writing |
AUB TOEFL test rules
AUB says the home version of the TOEFL iBT is not accepted at any level. For a Student Route visa CAS, it says external tests such as IELTS or TOEFL must be taken in the three years before the start date of the course. The page does not mention TOEFL MyBest scores or give an ETS institution code.
For comparison, the same page asks for IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band for bachelor's degrees.
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If your TOEFL score is below AUB's level
AUB offers pre-sessional English courses for applicants who do not quite meet the scores for its BA and MA courses. It recommends taking any external test as soon as you can, ideally between March and May.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your AUB programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does AUB need for a bachelor's degree?+
80 overall with 18 in writing, listening and reading and 19 in speaking, or 4.5 with 4 in each section on the new scale.
Does AUB accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
No. AUB says the home version is not accepted.
What TOEFL score does AUB need for a PhD?+
100 overall with 27 in writing and 22 in the other sections, or 5.5 with 5 in each section.
How old can my TOEFL test be for AUB?+
For a Student Route visa CAS, taken in the three years before the course start date.
Keep reading
Related
- AUB IELTS requirement
- Norwich University of the Arts TOEFL requirement
- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale
- TOEFL for UK study and visas
- All 4564 guides
Guide updated on 1 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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