Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
HEC Lausanne TOEFL guideline
From HEC Lausanne's master's admissions page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Master in Economics (MScE) | 100 (guideline) | C1 level; TOEFL PBT 600, CBT 250 |
| Master in Finance (MScF) | 100 (guideline) | C1 level; TOEFL PBT 600, CBT 250 |
| Master in Management (MScM) | 100 (guideline) | C1 level; TOEFL PBT 600, CBT 250 |
| Master in Information Systems (MScIS) | No TOEFL figure | B2 English strongly recommended, plus French |
Test rules at HEC Lausanne
HEC presents these scores as prerequisite knowledge and as a guideline for C1, not as a formal test requirement with stated validity or reporting rules. The page does not mention the Home Edition, MyBest scores or an institution code.
On the same page, the IELTS Academic guideline is 7.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
The guideline applies to applicants whose native language is not English or whose bachelor's degree was not completed in English. Other UNIL faculties publish their own language rules.
TOEFL iBT score reports issued since January 2026 also carry a 1 to 6 band score alongside the 0 to 120 total; see our guide to the new TOEFL score scale. Where the page gives only a 0 to 120 figure, that is what this guide reports.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UNIL 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 Lausanne require?+
HEC Lausanne's Economics, Finance and Management master's give TOEFL iBT 100 as a guideline for the C1 level they expect.
Is the HEC Lausanne TOEFL score a strict minimum?+
HEC describes it as a guideline for the C1 level it says is essential.
What IELTS score does HEC Lausanne give?+
IELTS Academic 7 as a guideline.
Do I need TOEFL if my bachelor's was in English?+
The guideline applies to applicants whose first language is not English or whose bachelor's was not completed in English.
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