Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Bath TOEFL minimums by category and level
From Bath's undergraduate Category A, Category B and Category C pages and its postgraduate taught requirements page. Your course page tells you which category or level applies.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Category A | 100 with 24 in each component, or 5 with 4.5 in all components | IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each component |
| Undergraduate Category B | 100 with 24 in each component, or 5 with 4.5 in all components | IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each component |
| Undergraduate Category C | 90 with 21 in each component, or 4.5 with 4.0 in all components | IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component |
| Postgraduate taught, IELTS 6.5 level | 90 with no less than 21 in any element, or 4.5 with no component under 4.0 | IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 |
| Postgraduate taught, IELTS 7.0 (6.5) level | 100 with no less than 24 in any element, or 5.0 with no component under 4.5 | IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 |
| Postgraduate taught, IELTS 7.0 (7.0) level | 100 with no less than 27 in any element, or 5.5 with no component under 5.0 | IELTS 7.0 with no less than 7.0 |
Bath TOEFL test rules
All four pages list TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition, with the new-scale figure for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026. Bath says you must have passed the test no more than 24 months before the start of your course. The pages do not mention TOEFL MyBest scores or an ETS institution code.
The postgraduate page adds that the MA Contemporary European Studies (Euromasters) courses accept only an IELTS or TOEFL result.
For comparison, the Category C page sets IELTS Academic at 6.5 with 6.0 in each component, and the Category A page at 7.0 with 6.5.
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If your TOEFL score is below Bath's level
Bath's undergraduate and postgraduate pages both say applicants who need to improve their English may be able to take a pre-sessional course at the university before starting their studies.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Bath programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Bath need for undergraduates?+
100 with 24 in each component for Categories A and B, and 90 with 21 for Category C, or 5 and 4.5 on the new scale.
Does Bath accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition?+
Yes. The undergraduate and postgraduate pages list it alongside TOEFL iBT.
What is Bath's highest postgraduate TOEFL requirement?+
100 overall with no less than 27 in any element, or 5.5 with no component under 5.0.
How old can my TOEFL test be for Bath?+
No more than 24 months before the start of your course.
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