Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
Erasmus TOEFL iBT minimums by programme
Erasmus publishes English requirements on each programme's admission page. These are four representative examples, read on the pages linked in the table notes.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics | 4.5 overall | No subscores required |
| International Bachelor Communication and Media | 5.0 (old scale 94) | Test centre only |
| International Bachelor in Psychology | 5 with 4.5 in each section (old scale 95, 20 each) | TOEFL code 5971 |
| Erasmus School of Economics master's | 5.0 with 4.5 in each section (old scale 91, 22 each) | Economics and Business |
| MA Media, Culture and Society | 5.0 with 4.5 in each section (old scale 100, 23 each) | Test centre only |
Test rules at Erasmus
The Economics and Business Economics bachelor's page and the Erasmus School of Economics master's page say non-EEA students who need a visa or residence permit must test at a centre, and that the TOEFL Home Edition and MyBest scores are not accepted; EEA students may use online versions. The Communication and Media and Media, Culture and Society pages refuse the Home Edition and MyBest for everyone, and the Psychology page refuses the Home Edition and the Institutional TOEFL.
All of these pages say scores may not be older than two years when you apply. On the Economics and Business Economics bachelor's page, IELTS Academic is 6.0; on the Communication and Media page it is 7.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
The Erasmus School of Economics master's page says a bachelor's degree or IB taught in English is not enough for an exemption on its own; exemptions are limited to degrees earned in person in the listed English-speaking countries. None of the pages offer a pre-sessional route.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Erasmus programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Erasmus University Rotterdam need?+
It depends on the programme: 4.5 on the new scale for the Economics and Business Economics bachelor's, 5.0 for Communication and Media, Psychology and the master's examples here.
Does Erasmus accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
Not for non-EEA students who need a visa, and some programmes refuse it for everyone. Take the test at a centre.
Does Erasmus accept TOEFL MyBest scores?+
No. Your scores on one single TOEFL test must meet the requirement.
How old can my TOEFL score be for Erasmus?+
No more than two years old at the time you apply.
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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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