Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
TU Berlin TOEFL minimums by level
From TU Berlin's subject-specific admission requirements page, which gives recommended scores for each level, and the Faculty IV English proficiency page, which says only the certificates in its table are accepted. Faculty IV's B2 rule applies to all its master's except Computational Neuroscience.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Master's needing B2+ | 87 or higher (recommended) | IELTS Academic 6.5 on the same table |
| Master's needing C1 | 95 (recommended) | IELTS Academic 7 on the same table |
| Faculty IV master's (B2), except Computational Neuroscience | 86 Test Date Score and overall 4.5 | Home Edition accepted; MyBest not accepted |
| Faculty IV, TOEFL ITP | 543 | Paper-based ITP listed by Faculty IV |
TU Berlin TOEFL test rules
Faculty IV accepts the TOEFL iBT taken at a centre and the TOEFL iBT Home Edition on the same terms, judged on the Test Date Score; MyBest scores are not accepted. The central overview says its levels apply to all master's programmes that require English, and that faculties may list further accepted certificates on their own pages.
For comparison, the Faculty IV page asks for IELTS Academic or IELTS Academic Online 6.5 overall.
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If your TOEFL score is below TU Berlin's level
Faculty IV also accepts a TU Berlin ZEMS language course at level B2 or higher, completed with an ECTS certificate, and a DAAD-compliant certificate from ZEMS or another German university language unit with all areas at B2. Check your programme's admission rules for which level it needs before booking a retake.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your TU Berlin programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does TU Berlin need?+
The central overview recommends 87 for B2+ and 95 for C1; Faculty IV asks for 86 and an overall 4.5.
Does TU Berlin accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
Faculty IV accepts it on the same terms as the test-centre iBT.
Does TU Berlin accept MyBest scores?+
Faculty IV does not; it uses the Test Date Score.
Does TU Berlin accept TOEFL ITP?+
Faculty IV lists TOEFL ITP at 543 or above.
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