University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Miami University?

Miami University in Oxford, Ohio requires a TOEFL iBT score of 80 for tests before January 2026 and 4.0 for tests from January 2026, for direct undergraduate admission and regular graduate admission. Paper and Home Editions count, and TOEFL Essentials is accepted at 9. The Graduate School does not offer conditional admission on English.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Miami University TOEFL minimums by level

From Miami's undergraduate English proficiency page and the Graduate School's international application page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate, direct admission (Oxford campus)80 (before January 2026) or 4.0 (January 2026 and after)Paper and Home Editions; Essentials 9
Graduate, regular admission80 (before January 2026) or 4.0 (January 2026 and after)Paper and Home Editions; Essentials 9

How Miami University handles TOEFL scores

The Graduate School accepts unofficial score reports with the application, but you must send an official report before you start. Use ETS institutional code 1463. Graduate test scores are valid for two years and must be valid when you apply.

Admitted graduate students who had to submit an English score take a written English Placement Test and the SPEAK test. Results can mean ENG 119 or ENG 107, or ACE 619, in the first semester, and graduate assistants need their spoken English assessed before teaching.

For comparison, the undergraduate page and the graduate page both set IELTS at 6.5.

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If your TOEFL score is below Miami University's level

The Graduate School says it does not offer conditional admission to applicants who cannot show English proficiency. Applicants with a US bachelor's degree or higher, or from listed countries, do not need a score. The undergraduate figures are for direct admission to a bachelor's programme on the Oxford campus.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Miami University need?+

80 for tests before January 2026, or 4.0 for tests from January 2026, for undergraduate and graduate admission.

Does Miami University accept TOEFL Essentials?+

Yes, with a score of 9.

Does Miami University offer conditional admission for a low TOEFL score?+

Not at graduate level. The Graduate School says it does not offer conditional admission on English.

What is Miami University's TOEFL code?+

ETS institutional code 1463 for the Graduate School.

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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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