Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Stirling TOEFL minimums by IELTS level
From Stirling's English language requirements page, which applies to both undergraduate and postgraduate study. Your course page gives the level that applies.
| Course IELTS level | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS 6.0 equivalent | 80 (R18, W17, L17, S20) or 4 with no band below 4 | IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each sub-skill |
| IELTS 6.5 equivalent | 88 (R20, W19, L19, S22) or 4.5 with no band below 4 | IELTS 6.5 with no sub-skill below 6.0 |
| IELTS 7.0 equivalent | 95 (R20, W19, L19, S22) or 5 with no band below 4 | IELTS 7.0 with no sub-skill below 6.0 |
Stirling TOEFL test rules
Stirling accepts TOEFL iBT taken at a test centre or as the Home Edition, within two years of your course start date. TOEFL is not a SELT. Stirling says applicants from Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka must meet the requirement with a SELT, so TOEFL cannot be used by those applicants.
For comparison, the same page sets IELTS Academic at 6.0 with 5.5 in each sub-skill at the first level.
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If your TOEFL score is below Stirling's level
Stirling's pre-sessional English courses, delivered on campus by the University of Stirling International Study Centre, can help you progress onto your degree.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Stirling programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Stirling need?+
80 for IELTS 6.0 courses, 88 for IELTS 6.5 and 95 for IELTS 7.0, each with section minimums.
What is Stirling's requirement on the new TOEFL scale?+
4, 4.5 or 5 overall by level, with no band below 4.
Does Stirling accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
Yes, as well as the test-centre version.
Can everyone use TOEFL for Stirling?+
No. Applicants from Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka must take a SELT.
Keep reading
Related
- Stirling IELTS requirement
- Aberdeen TOEFL requirement
- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale
- TOEFL for UK study and visas
- All 4750 guides
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