University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for TU Wien?

TU Wien's English-taught master's programmes need English at level B2. On the TOEFL, that means the iBT or iBT Home Edition with at least 87 points, or 4.5 on the new scale in use since 21 January 2026. The certificate is valid for two years from its issue date, and without an accepted B2 proof you cannot apply.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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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 programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
English-taught master's87, or 4.5 on the new scaleiBT or iBT Home Edition; valid two years
German-taught master'sNo English proof neededGerman A2 or C1 proof instead
Doctoral programmesGenerally not neededPer 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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Guide updated on 2 November 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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