Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Wellington TOEFL iBT minimums
From Victoria University of Wellington's standard undergraduate, standard postgraduate and higher requirements pages.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard undergraduate | 80 total | Home Edition included |
| Standard postgraduate | 90 total, minimum 20 in writing | Home Edition included |
| PhD (standard) | 90 total, 21 in writing | Other sub-scores at least mid-point of high-intermediate |
| Master of Laws | 100, minimum 21 in writing | Higher requirements page |
| PhD in Law | 100, 25 in writing | Higher requirements page |
| PhD in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics | 5, minimum 4.5 in writing | Stated on the 1 to 6 scale |
Test rules at Wellington
Both standard pages include the TOEFL iBT Home Edition. They do not give a validity period for TOEFL results or an institution code. Apart from the linguistics PhD, the figures are on the 0 to 120 scale; TOEFL iBT reports issued since January 2026 also carry a 1 to 6 score, see our guide to the new TOEFL score scale.
On the same pages, IELTS Academic is 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for undergraduate and 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for postgraduate study.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
The university runs English for Academic Purposes, and the higher requirements page lists final EAP scores as an alternative for each programme. It also says the University may ask you to pause your studies and take English for Academic Purposes if your English is not sufficient despite the evidence provided.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Victoria University of Wellington programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Victoria University of Wellington need?+
80 for standard undergraduate entry and 90 with at least 20 in writing for standard postgraduate entry.
Does Victoria University of Wellington accept TOEFL Home Edition?+
Yes. Both standard requirement pages include the TOEFL iBT Home Edition.
What TOEFL does the Master of Laws at Wellington need?+
TOEFL iBT 100 with a minimum of 21 in writing.
What TOEFL score does a Wellington PhD need?+
90 with 21 in writing in most fields; PhD in Law asks 100 with 25 in writing.
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Related
- Victoria University of Wellington IELTS requirement
- University of Auckland TOEFL requirement
- TOEFL for a New Zealand visa
- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale (2026)
- All 4564 guides
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