University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for NJIT?

NJIT sets the same TOEFL minimum for undergraduate and graduate admission: 4.0 overall on the new scale or 79 on the old scale for the internet-based TOEFL. The IELTS levels differ by level, at 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate study. Graduate test scores are valid for two years from the test date.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

NJIT TOEFL minimums

From NJIT's international undergraduate application page and graduate international admissions page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate4.0 (new scale) or 79 (old scale)Internet-based TOEFL
Graduate4.0 (new scale) or 79 (previous scale)TOEFL iBT

NJIT's TOEFL rules

A test is required of all undergraduate applicants whose first language is not English, unless their degree is from an institution in an exempt country. Graduate applicants need a qualifying test score or an approved waiver, and scores are valid for two years from the test date.

For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS at 6.0 and the graduate page sets IELTS Academic at 6.5.

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If your TOEFL score is below NJIT's level

Neither page offers conditional admission. Graduate applicants with a bachelor's degree, associate degree or high school diploma earned in person at a US institution do not need a test score, but online programmes do not qualify.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does NJIT require?+

4.0 on the new scale or 79 on the old scale, for undergraduate and graduate admission.

How long is a TOEFL score valid for NJIT graduate admission?+

Two years from the test date.

What IELTS score does NJIT require?+

6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 on IELTS Academic for graduate admission.

Can NJIT waive the TOEFL?+

Yes, for applicants who qualify, such as those with a degree or diploma earned in person at a US institution.

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