Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
Cattolica TOEFL iBT minimums
From Cattolica's undergraduate English requirement (2027/2028) and 2-year MSc English requirement (2026/2027) pages.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| English-taught undergraduate programmes (2027/2028) | 4.5 or 84 | B2; certificate dated 1 January 2025 or later |
| English-taught 2-year MSc degrees (2026/2027) | 84 | B2; certificate dated 1 January 2024 or later |
| The Arts and Industry of Narration | 95 | C1 |
| Global Business Management | 85 | B2 |
| Banking and Finance | 84 | B2 |
Test rules at Cattolica
Both pages accept the TOEFL iBT Home Edition and do not accept My Best Scores, and both give ETS code 2605. You must upload your certificate when you apply; Cattolica says that if the result is missing or below the requirement, the application is rejected with no second evaluation.
For comparison, the same pages ask IELTS Academic 6.0 for most undergraduate and graduate programmes, and 7.0 for The Arts and Industry of Narration.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
Undergraduate applicants are exempt if they completed upper secondary studies in listed national systems, a full IB Diploma mostly in English, or the Cattolica Foundation Programme track in English. Graduate applicants from listed countries, or with a full English-taught degree in the EU, are exempt with an official statement.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Cattolica programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Università Cattolica require?+
84 for English-taught 2-year MSc degrees and 84 or 4.5 for English-taught undergraduate programmes; some graduate programmes ask up to 95.
Does Cattolica accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
Yes. MyBest scores are not accepted.
What is Cattolica's TOEFL code?+
ETS code 2605.
Can I send my TOEFL score after applying to Cattolica?+
No. The certificate must be uploaded with the application.
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