Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
TU Wien TOEFL minimums
From TU Wien's competence in English page for master's applicants.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| English-taught master's | 87, or 4.5 on the new scale | iBT or iBT Home Edition; valid two years |
| German-taught master's | No English proof needed | German A2 or C1 proof instead |
| Doctoral programmes | Generally not needed | Per the same page |
TU Wien TOEFL test rules
TU Wien accepts the TOEFL iBT and the iBT Home Edition, valid for two years from the date of issue. Printouts of electronically issued certificates count as certified copies if they offer a way to verify them, and they need no legalisation. TU Wien carries out final verification only when it processes your application, so it cannot confirm in advance whether a certificate will be accepted. Nationality alone is not accepted as proof.
For comparison, the same page asks for IELTS Academic or Academic Online 6.5 overall.
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If your TOEFL score is below TU Wien's level
TU Wien is direct about this: if you have no B2 certificate from its list, you cannot apply, and a B2 level shown some other way is not enough. Degrees taught in English count only from the EU/EEA, Switzerland, the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your TU Wien programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does TU Wien need?+
87 points, or 4.5 on the new scale, for English-taught master's.
Does TU Wien accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
Yes. The iBT Home Edition is listed alongside the iBT.
How long is a TOEFL score valid for TU Wien?+
Two years from the date of issue.
Can I apply without a B2 certificate?+
No. TU Wien says an application only makes sense with one of the listed B2 proofs.
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