Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
UEA TOEFL minimums by level
From UEA's English language equivalencies page, which lists TOEFL iBT/iBT26 "including Special Home Edition" and shows each figure as old scale/new scale. UEA calls these typical minimums and says some courses ask for more, so check your course page. The page sets out its levels in several tables; the rows below follow the IELTS level each table pairs with TOEFL.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Typical level (IELTS 6.0, 5.5 in each) | 79 or 4 | Reading 18/4, writing 17/4, listening 17/4, speaking 20/4 |
| IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each | 88 or 4.5 | Reading 20, writing 19, listening 19, speaking 21; new-scale sections 3.5 to 4 depending on the table |
| IELTS 7.0 levels | 98 or 5 | Section minimums from 21 to 23 (old scale) or 4 to 5 (new scale), depending on the course table |
| Highest table (IELTS 7.0 in each) | 98 or 5 | Reading 23/4.5, writing 23/4.5, listening 23/5, speaking 23/5 |
How UEA handles TOEFL scores
Every TOEFL level on the page is valid for two years from the course start date. UEA accepts the Special Home Edition. The page does not mention MyBest scores or a TOEFL institution code.
For comparison, the same page sets its typical IELTS Academic level at 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component, the level that sits alongside TOEFL 79 or 4.
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If your TOEFL score is below UEA's level
The equivalencies page lists INTO UEA English as an accepted qualification at the same levels (60% overall with 55% in each component at the typical level), but it does not describe conditional offers for a low TOEFL score. Ask admissions about your options before you resit.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UEA programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does UEA usually ask for?+
79 overall, or 4 on the new scale, with reading 18, writing 17, listening 17 and speaking 20 (4 in each on the new scale).
Does UEA accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
Yes. The page lists TOEFL iBT/iBT26 including the Special Home Edition.
How long is a TOEFL score valid at UEA?+
Two years from the course start date.
What is UEA's highest TOEFL level?+
98 or 5 overall, with 23 in each section on the old scale for its most demanding table.
Keep reading
Related
- UEA IELTS requirement
- Cranfield TOEFL requirement
- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale
- IELTS for the UK: scores by university and visa
- All 4564 guides
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