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TU Dublin TOEFL iBT minimums
From TU Dublin's English language requirements page. The page says the table covers most undergraduate programmes and that postgraduate requirements are on each programme page.
| Section | Before 21 January 2026 | After 21 January 2026 (equivalent) |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 18 | 4 (18 to 21) |
| Listening | 18 | 4 (17 to 19) |
| Speaking | 18 | 4 (20 to 22) |
| Writing | 21 | 4.5 (21 to 23) |
| Total TU Dublin requirement | 80 | 4.5 (86+) |
Test rules at TU Dublin
Results must come from a single sitting, and the certificate must be issued within two years of the expected start of your course. Where an undergraduate programme has its own English requirement (the page names TU985 Journalism), you must meet that instead. The page does not mention the Home Edition or MyBest scores.
On the same page, IELTS Academic is 6.0 with no less than 6 in each component, unless a programme states otherwise.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
For postgraduate applicants, TU Dublin says it may accept other evidence at its discretion, such as a degree taken through English or in an English-speaking country. The page does not list a pre-sessional TOEFL entry point.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your TU Dublin programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does TU Dublin need?+
TOEFL iBT 80 with 21 in writing and 18 in every other section, or 4.5 with 4.5 in writing and 4 elsewhere for tests from 21 January 2026.
Can I combine two TOEFL tests for TU Dublin?+
No. TU Dublin says results must be from a single sitting.
How long is TOEFL valid for TU Dublin?+
The certificate must be issued within two years of the expected start of your course.
Where are TU Dublin's postgraduate TOEFL requirements?+
On each postgraduate programme page; the general page covers most undergraduate programmes.
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