University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for the University of Hawaii at Manoa?

UH Mānoa admits undergraduates with TOEFL iBT 61 or 3.5, but at that level you take English Language Institute (ELI) courses; 100 or 5 makes you ELI-exempt. The Graduate Division minimum is 3.5 (61 on the old test), though programmes may ask for more. Graduate MyBest scores are accepted, and the ETS code is 4867.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

UH Mānoa TOEFL minimums by level

From the undergraduate international admissions page and the Graduate Division English proficiency page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate, admission through ELI61 or 3.5TOEFL Essentials 7.0
Undergraduate, ELI exempt100 or 5TOEFL Essentials 10.5
Graduate Division minimum3.5 (new); 61 (old, pre-2026)Scores may vary by graduate programme; Essentials 7.0
Graduate teaching assistantship5 (new); 100 (old)Listening and Speaking 5 (new) or 25 (old); Essentials 10.5
Graduate ELI placement test exemption5 (new); 100 (old)Essentials 10.5

How UH Mānoa handles TOEFL scores

The Graduate Division accepts the TOEFL iBT including the Home Edition, and TOEFL Essentials. It accepts superscores built from several test sittings, such as TOEFL MyBest, and admitted students who used one must submit the MyBest report. Unofficial scores can be used to apply, but official scores are needed to enrol. Graduate scores cannot be more than two years old, and the ETS code is 4867.

Graduate teaching assistantship applicants need an overall 5 with Listening 5 and Speaking 5 on the new test, or 100 with Listening 25 and Speaking 25 on the old test.

For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS Academic at 5.5 for admission through ELI and 7.0 for ELI exemption; the graduate minimum is 5.5.

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If your TOEFL score is below UH Mānoa's level

Undergraduates between the two levels are admitted through the ELI and take its courses. Graduate applicants are exempt from testing if they are native English speakers or hold a bachelor's or higher degree, earned within the last five years, from a recognised university in one of the listed exempt countries.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UH Mānoa programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does UH Manoa need for undergraduates?+

61 or 3.5 for admission through the English Language Institute; 100 or 5 to be ELI-exempt.

What is the UH Manoa graduate TOEFL minimum?+

3.5 on the new test or 61 on the old test, though programmes may ask for more.

Does UH Manoa accept TOEFL MyBest scores?+

Yes. The Graduate Division accepts superscores such as TOEFL MyBest.

Does UH Manoa accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+

Yes. The Graduate Division accepts the TOEFL iBT Home Edition and TOEFL Essentials.

What is UH Manoa's TOEFL code?+

4867.

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Guide updated on 1 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.

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