Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
UVA TOEFL minimums by school
From the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences requirements page, the School of Data Science MSDS admissions page and McIntire's MSBA international applicants page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arts and Sciences (test before 21 January 2026) | 90 | Speaking 22, writing 22, reading 23, listening 23 |
| Arts and Sciences (test after 21 January 2026) | 4.5 | Speaking 4, writing 4.5, reading 4.5, listening 5 |
| MS in Data Science (test before 21 January 2026) | 100 | Speaking 22, writing 22, reading 23, listening 23 |
| MS in Data Science (test after 21 January 2026) | 5 | Speaking 4, writing 4.5, reading 4.5, listening 5 |
| McIntire MS in Business Analytics | 100 (previous scale) or 5.5 (new scale) | Overall minimum |
How UVA handles TOEFL scores
Arts and Sciences applicants record TOEFL scores on the application; official scores are not needed for review but are required on matriculation. The test date must fall within two years of the application deadline, and if scores will expire before July of the coming year you should send official scores before they do. The TOEFL institution code is B875, and any department code can be chosen. Committees still consider applications below the minimums.
Data Science also counts scores as valid within two years of the deadline and accepts self-reported scores, with official reports required from enrolling students. McIntire's TOEFL institution code is B626.
For comparison, Arts and Sciences asks for IELTS 7.0 in each section, Data Science for IELTS 7.0 overall with section minimums, and McIntire MSBA for IELTS 7.5 overall.
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If your TOEFL score is below UVA's level
Arts and Sciences waives the TOEFL automatically if your whole undergraduate degree is from an English-medium institution. Other applicants can request a waiver with alternative evidence, such as expired scores, a master's transcript from an English-medium university, a teaching assistantship in English, a thesis or a video of a thesis defence. McIntire exempts graduates of US degrees with at least two years of full-time study in residence.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UVA programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does UVA graduate school need?+
Arts and Sciences asks for 90 (before 21 January 2026) or 4.5 (after), each with section minimums.
What TOEFL score does the UVA School of Data Science need?+
100 for tests before 21 January 2026, or 5 for later tests, with section minimums.
How long are TOEFL scores valid for UVA?+
Arts and Sciences and Data Science need a test date within two years of the application deadline.
What is UVA's TOEFL code?+
B875 for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and B626 for the McIntire School of Commerce.
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