Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
McGill TOEFL minimums by level
From the undergraduate English proficiency page and the graduate proof of proficiency page. The undergraduate page warns that score minima can change at any time.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate: Education (TESL), Management | 100 or 5.0 | Plus component minimums below |
| Undergraduate: Arts, Science, Engineering, Nursing and most others | 90 or 4.5 | Plus component minimums below |
| Undergraduate component minimums | 21 in each section, or Reading, Listening, Writing 4.5 and Speaking 4.0 | Applies to the two rows above |
| Undergraduate: Music | 79 to 80 or 4.0 | No component minimum listed |
| Graduate (1 to 6) | 4.5; Reading, Listening, Writing 4.5, Speaking 4.0 | Department may require more |
| Graduate (0 to 120) | 86 with 20 in each component | Department may require more |
How McGill handles TOEFL scores
The undergraduate page applies the 120-point table to tests up to 20 January 2026 and the 6-point table to tests from 21 January 2026. McGill's TOEFL institution code is 0935-00 (0935 on the graduate page).
McGill does not use TOEFL MyBest scores at either level, and the graduate page says an institutional version of the TOEFL is not acceptable. Graduate results must be sent directly by the testing service.
For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS Academic at 6.5 with 6.0 in each component, and the graduate page sets IELTS at 6.5.
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If your TOEFL score is below McGill's level
Neither page describes conditional admission for a low TOEFL score. At graduate level the McGill Certificate of Proficiency in English (or in English for Professional Communication) is listed as another way to prove proficiency, and graduate applicants with a degree from an English-medium institution or four years in an English-speaking country can usually skip the test.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your McGill programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does McGill need for undergraduates?+
90 or 4.5 for most programmes, 100 or 5.0 for Management and Education (TESL), and 79 to 80 or 4.0 for Music.
What TOEFL score do McGill graduate programmes need?+
86 with 20 in each component, or 4.5 with Speaking 4.0 and the other sections 4.5. Departments can ask for more.
Does McGill accept TOEFL MyBest scores?+
No. Both the undergraduate and graduate pages say McGill does not use MyBest scores.
What is McGill's TOEFL code?+
0935-00.
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