Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
CBS TOEFL iBT minimums
From CBS's bachelor's application and admission page and the language test section of a CBS master's programme page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's (English level A) | 5 with 4.5 in each section; before 21 Jan 2026: 94 with 20 each | TOEFL cannot meet English level B |
| Master's programmes | 5 with 4.5 in each section; before 21 Jan 2026: 94 with 20 each | Scores due by the application deadline |
| 2026 transition | 94 (old scale) and 4.5 (new scale) both on the certificate | Subscores still 4.5 in each section |
Test rules at CBS
Both pages accept the TOEFL iBT and the iBT Home Edition, say MyBest scores are not taken into account, and give the TOEFL institution code for CBS as 7035. CBS checks results in the TOEFL database, so you must name CBS as a score recipient and also upload your score report. Your test date, not the issue date, must be less than two years old by the deadline (5 July for bachelor's).
The bachelor's page notes that English level B cannot be met with a TOEFL or IELTS test, only with Cambridge C2 Proficiency or C1 Advanced. For English A, the same bachelor's page accepts IELTS, and IELTS Online is accepted.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
Neither page offers a conditional offer for a lower TOEFL score. The bachelor's page says English A can also be met with an upper secondary exam taught in English for at least three years in one of eight listed English-speaking countries.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your CBS programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Copenhagen Business School need?+
5 overall with 4.5 in each section for tests from 21 January 2026, or 94 with 20 in each section for earlier tests.
What is the CBS TOEFL institution code?+
7035.
Does CBS accept TOEFL MyBest scores?+
No. CBS says it does not take MyBest scores into account.
Can TOEFL meet English level B at CBS?+
No. CBS only accepts Cambridge C2 Proficiency and C1 Advanced as test proof of English level B.
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- Copenhagen Business School IELTS requirement
- DTU TOEFL requirement
- TOEFL fee in Denmark
- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale (2026)
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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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