Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
FAU TOEFL minimums by level
From the undergraduate English proficiency tests page, the Graduate College how-to-apply page and the MS Electrical Engineering admission page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | iBT 4.5 | PBT 550 |
| Graduate (university minimum) | 79 | PBT 548 |
| MS Electrical Engineering | 79 | Department page |
How FAU handles TOEFL scores
The graduate page gives FAU's TOEFL school code as 5229. Undergraduates who meet Florida Board of Governors SAT or ACT section minimums, or who have set amounts of English-medium schooling or credits, may be exempt from an English test. The pages do not mention MyBest, Essentials or the Home Edition.
For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS at 6.5 and the graduate page sets IELTS at 6.0.
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If your TOEFL score is below FAU's level
The Conditional Admissions Track Program gives conditional admission to students who meet every requirement except English. They study on the Intensive English Institute's Conditional Admission Track, and the Bridge level includes a credit-bearing course. Graduate applicants can also meet the requirement by completing Level VI of the Institute's Academic Track.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your FAU programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does FAU need for undergraduates?+
The undergraduate page lists iBT 4.5, or 550 on the paper-based test.
What TOEFL score does FAU need for graduate study?+
79 on the internet-based test, or 548 on paper.
What is FAU's TOEFL code?+
5229.
Does FAU offer conditional admission?+
Yes, undergraduates can be admitted conditionally through the Intensive English Institute's Conditional Admission Track.
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