Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
Iceland TOEFL minimums
From the University of Iceland's English proficiency requirements page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| International undergraduate programmes | 4 (old 79) | |
| English BA | 5 (old 95) | |
| Academic English | 4.5 (old 86) | |
| Graduate: Education, Engineering and Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences | 4 (old 79) | All programmes in these schools |
| Graduate: MA in English, English teaching, Literature, Culture and Media | 5.5 (old 107) | |
| Graduate: all other Humanities programmes | 4.5 (old 86) | |
| Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies | 4 (old 79) | Environmental and Natural Resources MA: 86 |
Test rules at Iceland
The University of Iceland accepts TOEFL iBT taken in a test centre or at home. Scores are only valid if UI can verify them online, so results cannot be older than two years. Attach the score sheet or a confirmation of test registration to your application; if you cannot upload it, send it no later than 1 February. UI's institution code is 7949.
On the same page, IELTS Academic is 6.5 for most programmes and 7.5 for the English-related MA programmes.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
Iceland says medium of instruction is not valid proof of English, except for previous study in the UK, USA, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia or Canada. Some EEA and EFTA school-leaving certificates count as English A equivalents, and citizens of listed countries can be exempt.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UI 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 Iceland require?+
TOEFL 4 (old 79) for most international programmes, 4.5 (old 86) for most Humanities graduate programmes and 5.5 (old 107) for the English-related MA programmes.
Does the University of Iceland accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
Yes. TOEFL iBT is accepted in a test centre or at home.
What is the University of Iceland's TOEFL code?+
7949.
How old can my TOEFL score be for Iceland?+
No more than two years, so that it can be verified online.
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