Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Griffith TOEFL iBT minimums by programme type
From Griffith College's English language entry requirements page.
| Programme type | TOEFL iBT minimum | Section minimums |
|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Journalism and Communications | 5.0 overall | Reading 4.5, Writing 5.0, Listening 4.5, Speaking 5.0 |
| Postgraduate ICHAS programmes | 4.5 overall | None stated |
| Postgraduate, all other programmes | 4.5 overall | Reading 4.0, Writing 4.0, Listening 4.5, Speaking 4.5 |
| Undergraduate Law and Communications | 4.5 overall | Reading 4.0, Writing 4.0, Listening 4.5, Speaking 4.5 |
| Undergraduate, all other programmes | 4.0 overall | Reading 3.5, Writing 3.5, Listening 3.5, Speaking 4.0 |
| Foundation | 2.5 overall | Reading 3.0, Writing 2.5, Listening 2.5, Speaking 2.0 |
Test rules at Griffith
The page says that as of January 26, 2026, the TOEFL iBT moved to a 1 to 6 scale in 0.5 steps, replacing the 0 to 120 system, and gives no 0 to 120 figures. If you hold an older score, ask Griffith how it is assessed. The page does not mention the Home Edition, validity or an institution code.
On the same page, IELTS is 6.0 (no component below 5.5) for most undergraduate programmes and 6.5 (no component below 6.0) for most postgraduate programmes.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
Griffith says students who need more English can take English Support Classes before registration on its Dublin, Cork and Limerick campuses, run by the Griffith Institute of Language. For advanced entry, contact international admissions.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Griffith College programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Griffith College need?+
4.0 overall for most undergraduate programmes and 4.5 for most postgraduate programmes, on the 1 to 6 scale.
What TOEFL does Griffith need for postgraduate journalism?+
5.0 overall with reading 4.5, writing 5.0, listening 4.5 and speaking 5.0.
Does Griffith give TOEFL scores out of 120?+
No. The page gives only 1 to 6 scale figures.
What is Griffith's Foundation TOEFL level?+
2.5 overall with reading 3.0, writing 2.5, listening 2.5 and speaking 2.0.
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Related
- Griffith College IELTS requirement
- National College of Ireland TOEFL requirement
- TOEFL for Ireland
- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale (2026)
- All 4564 guides
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