University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for the University of Regina?

The University of Regina asks most undergraduates for TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall with 4 in reading, listening, speaking and writing, or 83 with 20 in each section on tests before 21 January 2026. Faculty of Education applicants need 103 with set section minimums, and Nursing accepts IELTS only. Graduate minimums run from 4 in each band up to 5 in each band for English.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

University of Regina TOEFL minimums by level

From the undergraduate English language proficiency page, the graduate eligibility requirements page and the graduate calendar's application procedures.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate, all except Education and Nursing4.5 overall, 4 in each section (from 21 January 2026)83 with 20 in each section before 21 January 2026
Undergraduate, Faculty of Education103: Reading 24, Listening 23, Speaking 27, Writing 25The page gives the 0 to 120 figure only
Undergraduate, Faculty of NursingNot acceptedNursing accepts IELTS Academic only
Graduate, FGSR minimum4 each bandGraduate calendar table
Graduate, JSGS4.5 overall, 4 each band
Graduate, Film Studies and Film Production4.5 each band
Graduate, English5 each band

How the University of Regina handles TOEFL scores

Undergraduate admissions accepts the Home Edition but not Institutional TOEFL, TOEFL Essentials or paper-based TOEFL. Results must come directly from the testing agency before the document deadline and are valid for two years from the test date. Graduate studies also refuses Institutional TOEFL, asks you to order scores with ETS institution code 0830, and warns that a minimum score may make you ineligible for a graduate teaching assistantship.

For comparison, the undergraduate page asks IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0 (7.0 for Education), and the graduate calendar sets IELTS at 6.5 overall with 6.0 each for the FGSR minimum.

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If your TOEFL score is below the University of Regina's level

For graduate study, you can apply before finishing the university's EAP 100/101 courses, with admission contingent on completing them; the calendar notes EAP 100/101 does not meet the requirement for some programmes, which need a test instead. The University of Saskatchewan's UPrep 2 programme is also accepted, and an academic ESL programme at another Canadian university may count.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your University of Regina 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 Regina need?+

For most undergraduates, 4.5 overall with 4 in each section, or 83 with 20 in each section on tests before 21 January 2026.

Does the University of Regina accept TOEFL for Nursing?+

No. The Faculty of Nursing accepts IELTS Academic only.

Does the University of Regina accept TOEFL Essentials?+

No. Institutional TOEFL, TOEFL Essentials and paper-based TOEFL are not accepted for undergraduate admission.

What is the University of Regina's TOEFL code?+

0830, as given on the graduate studies page.

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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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