University English requirements

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

The University of Zurich asks for English at C1 for programmes taught in English. On TOEFL iBT that means 100 with at least 25 in Speaking and 26 in Writing for tests taken before 21 January 2026, or 5 with at least 5 in Speaking and Writing for later tests. MyBest scores are accepted; the Home Edition is not.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

UZH TOEFL minimums

From UZH's language requirements page. The page says most Bachelor's programmes, the teaching diploma and the Faculty of Medicine and Vetsuisse programmes are taught mainly in German, so the English figures below matter mostly for English-taught Master's programmes and for the Master's programmes where you may prove either German or English.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
English-taught programmes (C1), test before 21 January 2026100, with at least 25 in Speaking and 26 in WritingNot older than 2 years
English-taught programmes (C1), test from 21 January 20265, with at least 5 in Speaking and WritingNot older than 2 years

UZH TOEFL test rules

UZH lists "TOEFL iBT / MyBest Scores to TOEFL iBT", so MyBest scores are accepted. Results must be no more than two years old, and UZH must receive them directly from ETS using institution code 0348. Results from the TOEFL iBT Home Edition are not accepted. Applicants who need a visa must submit the certificate by the visa-applicant application deadline; others may submit it after admission, up to one week before the course starts.

For comparison, the same page asks for IELTS Academic 7 with at least 6.5 in Speaking and Writing, and does not accept IELTS Academic Online.

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If your TOEFL score is below UZH's level

The page lists exemptions rather than a pathway: a UZH Bachelor's degree, or a degree taught in the relevant language from a university in a region where that is the official language, can replace a test. It also lists Cambridge C1 Advanced at grade B and C2 Proficiency as alternative certificates. The page does not mention conditional admission for English.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does the University of Zurich need?+

100 with at least 25 in Speaking and 26 in Writing for tests before 21 January 2026, or 5 with at least 5 in Speaking and Writing for later tests.

Does UZH accept TOEFL MyBest scores?+

Yes. The page lists MyBest Scores to TOEFL iBT as accepted.

Does UZH accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+

No. Results from the TOEFL iBT Home Edition are not accepted.

What is the UZH TOEFL institution code?+

0348. UZH must receive results directly from ETS.

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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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