Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
ESMT Berlin TOEFL minimums
From the Full-time MBA admissions page and the Master in Global Management admissions page. Both give the minimum on the updated 2026 scoring only.
| Level or programme | TOEFL minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | 5.0, with 5.0 in each section | Institution code 8707 |
| Master in Global Management | 5.0, with 5.0 in each section | Test not mandatory; English also assessed at interview |
Test rules at ESMT
Both pages give the TOEFL institution code 8707. Native speakers and graduates of a degree taught entirely in English are waived; the MBA page adds that 12 months or more working in an English-speaking country or organisation may also waive the test. No validity period, Home Edition rule or MyBest rule is stated.
On the same pages, IELTS needs 7 (7.0). The MBA page lists PTE 64, and the Master in Global Management page lists TOEIC 850.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
For the Master in Global Management, submitting a test score is not mandatory: interviews are held in English and assess candidates against CEFR B2 or higher. ESMT does not describe a pre-sessional English course.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your ESMT Berlin programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does ESMT Berlin need?+
5.0 overall with 5.0 in reading, listening, speaking and writing, on the updated 2026 scoring.
What is ESMT Berlin's TOEFL code?+
8707.
Is TOEFL mandatory for ESMT's Master in Global Management?+
No. A score is optional and English is also assessed in the interview, but if a score is required the minimum is 5.0 in each section.
What IELTS score matches ESMT's TOEFL requirement?+
IELTS 7.
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