University English requirements

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

The University of Twente asks bachelor's applicants for TOEFL iBT 90 with 21 in each section, or 4.5 with 4.5 in Reading, Listening and Writing and 4 in Speaking. Master's applicants for February 2027 need the same. From the September 2027 master's intake the page asks for 100 with 25 in each section, or 5 with 4.5 in Speaking.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

Twente TOEFL minimums

From Twente's bachelor's language requirements and master's language requirement pages.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Bachelor's, test before January 202690, at least 21 in each sectionNot older than two years
Bachelor's, test after January 20264.5; 4.5 in Reading, Listening, Writing; 4 in SpeakingNot older than two years
Master's, February 2027 intake90 (21 each), or 4.5 (Speaking 4)Same as bachelor's
Master's, September 2027 intake and onwards100 (25 each), or 5 (5 in Reading, Listening, Writing; Speaking 4.5)IELTS stays at 6.5 on the same table

Twente TOEFL test rules

Twente does not accept TOEFL MyBest scores. Certificates must be no more than two years old. By exception, the TOEFL iBT (Special) Home Edition is accepted only when your on-site test centre is closed because of unsafe situations in your country, and only for the intakes the page names. For master's, the application is only processed once the English requirement is met, and there is no conditional admission on English. The pages give no institution code.

For comparison, the master's page asks for IELTS Academic 6.5 with 6.0 in each section and the bachelor's page for 6.0 with 5.5 in each.

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If your TOEFL score is below Twente's level

For bachelor's, the page says you may be able to complete the test later, before the deficiency deadline. For master's there is no conditional admission, so you need the certificate before the application deadline. Twente adds that native speakers and those educated in English still have to meet the specific requirement.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Twente programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Twente need for a master's?+

90 with 21 in each section (or 4.5) for February 2027, and 100 with 25 in each section (or 5) for September 2027 onwards.

What TOEFL score does Twente need for a bachelor's?+

90 with at least 21 in each section, or 4.5 with 4.5 in Reading, Listening and Writing and 4 in Speaking.

Does Twente accept TOEFL MyBest scores?+

No.

Does Twente accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+

Only by exception, when your test centre is closed because of unsafe situations in your country.

Does Twente give conditional master's admission on English?+

No. The master's application is processed only once the English requirement is met.

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Guide updated on 2 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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