University English requirements

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

The University of Victoria asks undergraduates for TOEFL iBT 88 with no section below 20, or 4.5 overall with no section below 4.0. Graduate studies asks 4.5 with no section below 4.0 for tests taken after 21 January 2026, or 90 with no section below 20 for earlier tests. Conditional undergraduate admission starts at 79 or 4.0. UVic's TOEFL code is 0989.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

UVic TOEFL minimums by level

From UVic's undergraduate language requirements page and the graduate language proficiency page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate (direct admission)88 (no section below 20), or 4.5 (no section below 4.0)Both scales listed on one line
Undergraduate (conditional admission)79 (no section below 17), or 4.0 (no section below 3.5)Listed faculties only, see below
Graduate, tests after 21 January 20264.5, no section below 4.0Departments may set a higher standard
Graduate, tests before 21 January 202690, no section below 20Departments may set a higher standard

How UVic handles TOEFL scores

Both pages give UVic's TOEFL institution code as 0989, and both refuse scores more than two years old. Undergraduate scores must be official and sent directly by the testing organisation; the page says UVic accepts the online tests offered by TOEFL. Graduate studies accepts the TOEFL iBT at a test centre or the iBT Home Edition, accepts TOEFL MyBest scores, and lets you upload an unofficial score at application, with the official report sent by ETS if you get an offer.

For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS Academic at 6.5 with no component below 6.0, and the graduate page asks IELTS 6.5 with no section below 6.0.

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If your TOEFL score is below UVic's level

Undergraduate applicants to Business, Engineering and Computer Science, Fine Arts, Art History and Visual Studies, Music (BA), Humanities, Science or Social Sciences may get conditional admission at the lower level in the table; you register for degree courses as usual but must meet the full requirement by the date in your offer email. ELC preliminary admission gives some faculties' applicants up to 24 months to meet the requirement through the English Language Centre's Intensive English Program. At graduate level, completing UVic's University Admission Preparation (UAP) course with at least 80% meets the requirement.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does UVic need for undergraduates?+

TOEFL iBT 88 with no section below 20, or 4.5 overall with no section below 4.0.

What TOEFL score does UVic graduate studies need?+

4.5 with no section below 4.0 for tests after 21 January 2026, or 90 with no section below 20 for earlier tests.

Does UVic accept TOEFL MyBest scores?+

The graduate page says yes. The undergraduate page does not mention MyBest.

What is UVic's TOEFL institution code?+

0989.

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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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