Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Sussex TOEFL minimums by English level
From Sussex's undergraduate English language requirements page and its postgraduate page, which give the same TOEFL figures. Each course in the prospectus names its English level.
| English level | TOEFL iBT before 21 January 2026 | TOEFL iBT from 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 80 (listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 17) | 4 with at least 4 in each skill |
| High | 88 (listening 20, reading 19, speaking 21, writing 23) | 4.5 with at least 4 in each skill |
| Advanced | 95 (listening 22, reading 23, speaking 23, writing 24) | 5 with at least 4.5 in each skill |
Sussex TOEFL test rules
Sussex says TOEFL iBT scores are valid for two years from the test date, you cannot combine scores from more than one sitting, and your score must be valid when you begin your course. That rules out TOEFL MyBest scores. Sussex accepts the TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and its TOEFL institution code is 9166.
For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS (Academic) at 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component for Standard and 7.0 with at least 6.5 for Advanced.
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If your TOEFL score is below Sussex's level
Sussex says successful completion of the appropriate pre-sessional English course at its Centre for Language Studies can be used to meet its English language requirements and gain entry to your degree.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Sussex programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Sussex need?+
80 for Standard, 88 for High and 95 for Advanced courses on the 0 to 120 scale, or 4, 4.5 and 5 on the new scale.
What is the Sussex TOEFL institution code?+
9166.
Does Sussex accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition?+
Yes.
Can I combine TOEFL scores from two sittings for Sussex?+
No. Sussex says you cannot combine scores from more than one sitting.
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- Sussex IELTS requirement
- Kent TOEFL requirement
- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale
- TOEFL for UK study and visas
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