Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
UNNC TOEFL iBT minimums
From UNNC's undergraduate entry requirements and postgraduate taught entry requirements.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | New scale |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary year (Year 1) | 72 (R14, L15, W16, S19) | 4, no less than 3.5 in each element |
| Qualifying year (Year 2) | 90 (19 in writing) | 4.5, no less than 4.5 in writing |
| Year 2: BA English Language and Applied Linguistics, English Language and Literature, English with International Business | 100 (19 in writing) | 5.0, no less than 4.5 in writing |
| Master's: MSc Computer Science and four other listed MSc courses | 80 (W17, L17, R18, S20) | 4.5, no less than 4.0 in each element |
| Other taught master's courses | 90 (W19, L19, R20, S22) | 4.5, no less than 4.5 in each element |
Test rules at UNNC
Both pages say only offline English test scores are accepted, so an at-home test will not count. The postgraduate page lists MSc Urbanism and Sustainable Environments, Electronic Communications and Computer Engineering, Innovative Design, and Intelligent Infrastructure and Management at the same level as Computer Science; the MBA has its own course page. Neither page states a validity period or institution code.
On the same pages, Year 1 entry is IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in any element, Year 2 is IELTS 6.5 with writing at 6.0, and IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted for postgraduate entry.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
UNNC's Centre for English Language Education runs pre-master programmes for students preparing for postgraduate study, and the postgraduate page says successful completion of the pre-sessional programme meets the English requirement for postgraduate admission.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UNNC programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does UNNC need for Year 1 entry?+
TOEFL iBT 72 with minimums of 14 in reading, 15 in listening, 16 in writing and 19 in speaking, or 4 with no less than 3.5 in each element.
What TOEFL score does UNNC need for a master's?+
80 for MSc Computer Science and four other listed courses, and 90 for other taught master's courses, each with section minimums.
Does UNNC accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
The pages say only offline English test scores are accepted.
Is there a pre-sessional route at UNNC?+
Yes. Completing the pre-sessional programme meets the postgraduate English requirement.
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