University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Georgia Tech?

Georgia Tech's graduate minimum is TOEFL iBT 4.5 for tests after January 2026, with at least 4 in Reading, Listening and Writing and 3.5 in Speaking. For tests before January 2026 the minimum is 90 with 19 in every section. Individual programmes may ask for more. The TOEFL Home Edition is accepted; TOEFL Essentials is not.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Georgia Tech TOEFL minimums by level

From the graduate English proficiency page and the first-year international admission page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Graduate (tests after January 2026)4.5; Reading, Listening, Writing 4; Speaking 3.5Institutional minimum; programmes may require more
Graduate (tests before January 2026)90, with 19 in each sectionInstitutional minimum; programmes may require more
First-year undergraduateNo figure on Georgia Tech's pageMust meet a University System of Georgia approved method

How Georgia Tech handles TOEFL scores

Graduate applicants may test at an authorised centre or take the TOEFL Home Edition. Send scores to Georgia Institute of Technology, "Graduate", institute code 5248. A score is valid for two years from the test date and must not expire before the start of the term you intend to enrol in.

The graduate page lists TOEFL Essentials, IELTS General Training, Duolingo and PTE as not accepted.

For comparison, the same graduate page sets IELTS Academic at 7 with Reading, Listening and Speaking 6.5 and Writing 5.5.

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If your TOEFL score is below Georgia Tech's level

The graduate page does not describe conditional admission. Other routes it lists are a post-secondary degree from an approved country and an approved University System of Georgia campus-based ESL programme. Undergraduates, beyond meeting the system requirement, may add the Duolingo English Test or an unscripted interview through InitialView or Vericant as supplementary evidence.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Georgia Tech require for graduate school?+

4.5 with Reading, Listening and Writing 4 and Speaking 3.5, or 90 with 19 in each section for tests before January 2026.

Does Georgia Tech accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+

Yes, for graduate admission.

Does Georgia Tech accept TOEFL Essentials?+

No. Duolingo and PTE are also not accepted for graduate study.

What is Georgia Tech's graduate TOEFL code?+

5248, under "Graduate".

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Guide updated on 31 October 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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