University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for BI Norwegian Business School?

BI Norwegian Business School asks TOEFL iBT 80 or above for its bachelor's programmes, with the TOEFL iBT Home Edition accepted at the same score. Its Master of Science programmes ask TOEFL iBT 90, and accept the Special Home Edition at 90 only if test centre closures stop you taking the standard tests. BI's TOEFL institution code is 0529.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

BI TOEFL iBT minimums

From BI's bachelor's admission requirements and Master of Science admission requirements.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Bachelor's programmes80TOEFL iBT Home Edition also 80
Master of Science programmes90Special Home Edition 90 if test centres are closed

Test rules at BI

The master's page gives BI's TOEFL institution code as 0529 and asks for results to be forwarded directly to BI or uploaded as a score report. It says conditional offers are not granted to applicants without the GMAT or an English test, and that applicants who have not taken the GMAT or GRE, or an English test, before 1 March will not be considered for a scholarship.

On the same pages, IELTS Academic is 6.0 for bachelor's and 6.5 for master's.

TOEFL iBT score reports issued since January 2026 also carry a 1 to 6 band score alongside the 0 to 120 total; see our guide to the new TOEFL score scale. The page above gives only 0 to 120 figures, so that is what this guide reports.

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If your TOEFL score falls short

The master's page says an exemption from the test requirements may be granted in certain circumstances and links to BI's exemptions and waivers page. It names no pre-sessional route.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your BI programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does BI need for a bachelor's?+

TOEFL iBT 80 or above, or 80 on the TOEFL iBT Home Edition.

What TOEFL score does BI need for a master's?+

TOEFL iBT 90 for Master of Science programmes.

What is BI's TOEFL institution code?+

0529.

Can I get a conditional offer from BI without TOEFL?+

No. BI says conditional offers are not granted to applicants without the GMAT or an English test.

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Guide updated on 2 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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