Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
UvA TOEFL iBT minimums by programme
From the Economics and Business Economics bachelor's entry requirements and the Faculty of Science master's English requirements. Other UvA programmes publish their own figures.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BSc Economics and Business Economics | 92, with 22 in each section | 1 to 6 scale: 4.5, with Reading 4.5, Listening 5.0, Speaking 4.0, Writing 4.5 |
| MSc Artificial Intelligence, Biological Sciences, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Computational Science, Logic, Software Engineering and others | 100, with Listening 22, Reading 24, Writing 24, Speaking 25 | 1 to 6 scale: 5.0, with 5.0 in every section |
| MSc Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, Security and Network Engineering, Stochastics and Financial Mathematics | 92, with 22 in each section | 1 to 6 scale: 4.5, with Listening 5.0, Reading 4.5, Writing 4.5, Speaking 4.0 |
Test rules at UvA
Both pages say other test versions are not accepted, naming the TOEFL Home Edition and TOEFL MyBest Scores. The bachelor's page gives institution code 9011 for sending your score report. Scores may not be older than two years: the bachelor's page counts back from the start of the programme, and the science master's page from the day you apply.
For comparison, the Economics bachelor's page asks IELTS Academic 6.5 with 6.0 per subscore, and the science master's page asks 7.0 with 6.5 per subscore for the higher group.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
The bachelor's page says you may be exempt if your international secondary diploma meets the language requirement in UvA's Diploma Finder, and that applications without a sufficient score, or with a test date after the deadline, are not accepted. The science master's page says applications without a sufficient result are kept on hold.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UvA programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does the University of Amsterdam require?+
It depends on the programme. The Economics and Business Economics bachelor's asks 92 with 22 per section; science master's such as Artificial Intelligence ask 100.
Does UvA accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
No. Both pages list the TOEFL Home Edition and MyBest Scores as not accepted.
What is UvA's TOEFL institution code?+
The Economics bachelor's page gives institution code 9011.
How old can my TOEFL score be for UvA?+
No more than two years old.
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