University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Hasselt University?

Hasselt University asks for TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale, or 89 on the old scale, for most of its English-taught master's programmes, including Management, Interior Architecture and Biomedical Sciences. The Master of Energy Engineering Technology accepts 4.0 to 4.5, or 79 on the old scale. IELTS Academic 6.5 is the matching level.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
  • 3 sections
  • IELTS

Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

Hasselt TOEFL iBT minimums by master's

From Hasselt University's admission page, which lists requirements for each English-taught master's.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Master of Management4.5 (old scale 89)GMAT or GRE also needed
Master of Interior Architecture4.5 (old version 89)Portfolio also needed
Master of Biomedical Sciences4.5 (old version 89)
Master of Transportation Sciences89As written on the page
Master of Statistics and Data Science89As written on the page
Master of Energy Engineering Technology4.0 to 4.5 (old score 79)

Test rules at Hasselt

Exemptions apply to native speakers and holders of a degree fully taught in English with a medium of instruction attestation; some programmes also exempt holders of a Belgian, Dutch, Luxembourg or German higher education degree. The Master of Management page limits its exemption to nationals or graduates of Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the US, or degrees taught entirely in English. No section minimums, validity period or institution code is given.

On the same page, IELTS Academic needs an overall band of 6.5 for each of these master's programmes.

Know your target? Check where you stand

Take a free AI-scored IELTS mock and see your score per skill before you book the real test. Free account, no card.

Take a free mock →

Practise before you book: free IELTS mock test, IELTS reading practice, IELTS listening practice and IELTS speaking predictions.

If your TOEFL score falls short

The page describes no conditional offer. Note that the Master Mind Scholarship asks for more: TOEFL iBT 94 or IELTS 7 for Interior Architecture, Management or Statistics and Data Science applicants.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Hasselt University need?+

TOEFL iBT 4.5, or 89 on the old scale, for most English-taught master's.

What TOEFL score does Hasselt's Energy Engineering Technology master's need?+

4.0 to 4.5, or 79 on the old scale.

What TOEFL score does the Master Mind Scholarship need at Hasselt?+

TOEFL iBT 94.

What IELTS score matches Hasselt's TOEFL requirement?+

IELTS Academic 6.5 overall.

Keep reading

Related

Guide updated on 2 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.

© 2026 BandLadder. Written and checked by the BandLadder team. You may quote or cite this page with credit to BandLadder and a link to it; republishing it in full needs our written permission. Content use policy