Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
Copenhagen TOEFL iBT minimums
From the University of Copenhagen master's language requirements page. Each programme's website says whether it requires English A or English B.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Master's requiring English B (old scale) | 83, with at least 20 in each subscore | TOEFL iBT or Home Edition |
| Master's requiring English B (new scale) | 4.5, with at least 4.5 in each subscore | TOEFL iBT or Home Edition |
| Master's requiring English A (old scale) | 100, with at least 20 in each subscore | TOEFL iBT or Home Edition |
| Master's requiring English A (new scale) | 5.5, with at least 4.5 in each subscore | TOEFL iBT or Home Edition |
Test rules at Copenhagen
MyBest scores are not accepted. You upload your score report in the application portal; if you do not have it by the deadline, you can upload an official document with your Appointment No. and the university will verify it. TOEFL results are valid for two years and cannot be older than two years at the 1 September or 1 February study start.
From the 1 September 2026 intake, the page says all master's programmes use a common deadline for language documentation and minimum TOEFL and IELTS subscores at both English levels.
On the same page, English B with IELTS needs 6.5 overall with at least 6 in each subscore, and English A needs 7 with at least 6.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
Copenhagen says documentation must reach it by the application deadline, and a test passed after the deadline will be rejected. If you meet English A you also meet English B, and Danish, Nordic, EU, IB or EB upper secondary English at the right level can count instead of a test.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen require?+
For English B master's, TOEFL iBT 83 with 20 per section or 4.5 with 4.5 per section. For English A, 100 with 20 per section or 5.5 with 4.5 per section.
Does Copenhagen accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
Yes. The Home Edition is listed alongside the TOEFL iBT.
Does Copenhagen accept MyBest scores?+
No. MyBest scores are not accepted.
Can I send my TOEFL score after the deadline?+
No. A test passed after the application deadline will be rejected.
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- University of Copenhagen IELTS requirement
- University of Helsinki TOEFL requirement
- TOEFL fee in Denmark
- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale (2026)
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