University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for FDU Vancouver?

Fairleigh Dickinson University's Vancouver campus asks for TOEFL iBT 88 out of 120 with no band below 20, or 4.5 out of 6 with no band below 4.0, for direct entry to undergraduate, CPE and graduate programmes. If your score is lower, FDU Vancouver may admit you as a qualifying student or conditionally, with academic English support or a partner pathway.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

FDU Vancouver TOEFL minimums by level

From FDU Vancouver's undergraduate English proficiency page and the graduate English proficiency page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate and CPE (direct entry)88, no band below 20; or 4.5, no band below 4.0Both scales listed
Graduate (direct entry)88, no band below 20; or 4.5, no band below 4.0Both scales listed

How FDU Vancouver handles TOEFL scores

Official results must come directly from the testing organisation or through an approved electronic verification system, and FDU may ask for more documents to verify your English. The pages state that English requirements are separate from academic requirements and must be met independently. No ETS code or MyBest rule is given.

For comparison, the undergraduate page and the graduate page both ask IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0.

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If your TOEFL score is below FDU Vancouver's level

The graduate page says applicants below the minimum may be admitted as a qualifying student or conditionally, with academic English support through the Integrated Learning Centre from the Winter 2027 intake, or through English pathway programmes at partner language schools. Completing a pathway programme at an FDU Vancouver partner within the past two years, or being registered for one, exempts you from a test.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does FDU Vancouver need?+

88 with no band below 20, or 4.5 with no band below 4.0, at both undergraduate and graduate level.

Is the FDU Vancouver graduate TOEFL requirement higher?+

No. The graduate and undergraduate pages list the same TOEFL minimums.

Can I get conditional admission to FDU Vancouver?+

The graduate page says you may be admitted as a qualifying student or conditionally, with academic English support or a partner pathway.

Does an FDU pathway partner programme replace TOEFL?+

Yes, if completed within the past two years or if you are registered for one.

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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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