Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
York TOEFL minimums by level and programme
From York's undergraduate language tests page and the Faculty of Graduate Studies admission regulations. The graduate page gives the new-scale figure as "5–6" for each group; it is reproduced as printed.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, general (and Glendon) | 88, or 4.5 from January 2026 | Glendon also accepts French tests |
| Health: Nursing; Schulich School of Business | 94, or 5.0 | Undergraduate |
| Lassonde Bachelor of Engineering | 88, no section below 20; or 4.5, no section below 4.0 | Undergraduate |
| LA&PS TESOL Certificate | 102, or 5.0 | Undergraduate |
| Graduate: fine arts, humanities, social sciences | 100 (valid until Dec 2027); 5–6 from Jan 2026 | Normal guideline; programmes set their own |
| Graduate: Biology, EECS, Economics | 90-91 (valid until Dec 2027); 5–6 from Jan 2026 | Normal guideline |
| Graduate: other science programmes, Mathematics and Statistics | 79-80 (valid until Dec 2027); 5–6 from Jan 2026 | Normal guideline |
How York handles TOEFL scores
York's TOEFL code is 0894, and results must be sent electronically by the test centre; uploading them to MyFile is not allowed. The undergraduate page accepts the TOEFL iBT Home Edition and says English proficiency tests are valid for two years.
For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS Academic at 6.5, and the graduate regulations set 7.5, 7 or 6.5 for the three programme groups.
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If your TOEFL score is below York's level
Undergraduate applicants with an unsuccessful result can still gain admission by completing a programme at the York University English Language Institute (YUELI). If you have not yet tested, York can make a conditional admission offer that holds your place until an acceptable result or a YUELI completion arrives.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your York University programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does York University need?+
88 for most undergraduate programmes, or 4.5 for tests from January 2026. Nursing and Schulich need 94 or 5.0.
What TOEFL score does York's Lassonde School of Engineering need?+
88 with no section below 20, or 4.5 with no section below 4.0.
What TOEFL score do York graduate programmes need?+
Normally 100 for fine arts, humanities and social sciences, 90-91 for Biology, EECS and Economics, and 79-80 for other sciences. Each programme sets its own minimum.
What is York University's TOEFL code?+
0894.
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