UK university TOEFL: 4.0 to 6.0
TOEFL iBT 5.0 overall
8 of 9
| University | From | You meet |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford | None | Old scale only |
| Imperial | 4.5 | 1 of 2 levels |
| LSE | 5.5 | Not yet |
| King's | 4.5 | 2 of 3 levels |
| Bristol | 4.5 | 6 of 7 levels |
| Birmingham | 4.5 | 3 of 4 levels |
| Leeds | 4.0 | Yes |
| Cardiff | 4.5 | 4 of 6 levels |
| Sheffield | 4.5 | 2 of 4 levels |
| Newcastle | 4.5 | Yes |
Your result
8 of 9. Your scores meet at least one course level at 8 of the 9 universities that take this scale. One is still out of reach.
UK universities ask for TOEFL iBT scores from 4.0 to 6.0 overall for undergraduate entry on the 1 to 6 scale (tests from 21 January 2026), depending on the university and the course.
Questions people ask
What TOEFL score do UK universities ask for?
For tests from 21 January 2026, from 4.0 overall (Leeds' minimum) to 6.0 (Sheffield's top level), with a floor for each section.
Does Oxford accept the new TOEFL?
Not yet. Oxford takes TOEFL iBT tests up to 20 January 2026 (110 overall) while it reviews the new test.
What TOEFL score does LSE ask for?
5.5 overall with 5 in each section on the new scale, or 100 with at least 27 in writing on the old one.
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How we work this out
What it does
Pick your scale and enter your TOEFL scores.
TOEFL iBT for undergraduate entry at Oxford, Imperial, LSE, King's College London, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Cardiff, Sheffield and Newcastle.
Method
- Pick the scale on your score report: 1 to 6 for tests from 21 January 2026, 0 to 120 for earlier tests.
- Enter the overall score and the four section scores as printed.
- Each university's levels on that scale are checked in turn: the overall score and every section floor.