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TOEFL University Requirement Checker

Select a university and enter your 2026 TOEFL scores to instantly check whether you meet the officially published requirement — overall and by section where available.

Covers 107+ US & UK universities · Last reviewed: · LingoLeap Research Team

How it works: Choose a school from the list, then enter your section scores. The checker compares your scores against the school's official published requirement and tells you whether you meet, exceed, or fall short — section by section.

Check Your Score Against a University

Select your target school and enter your 2026 TOEFL scores to see how you compare against the officially published requirement.

Step 1 — Select your target school

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Step 2 — Select your TOEFL 2026 scores

2026 band scale: 1.0–6.0 in 0.5 increments. Section scores are optional.

Coverage: United States & United Kingdom · Undergraduate & Master's · 107+ universities (QS top 100). Schools are added as official 2026 requirements are confirmed. If your school is not listed, let us know.

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This tool checks one school at a time. If you want to see all schools that match your score across multiple universities, use the School Finder.

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Score data based on official ETS TOEFL scoring guidelines. ETS TOEFL Official Site · Score Requirements

Understanding Score Requirements Across University Tiers

TOEFL score requirements vary significantly depending on a university's selectivity, program type, and location. Top-20 US universities such as Stanford, MIT, and Columbia typically require an overall Band of 5.0 or higher, while many state universities and regional colleges accept scores in the 3.5–4.0 range. UK Russell Group universities generally fall between 4.5 and 5.5, with Oxford and Cambridge at the higher end.

Beyond the overall band, pay attention to section-minimum policies. Many graduate programs — especially in STEM and business — set individual section floors (e.g., "no section below 4.0"). A strong overall band does not guarantee admission if one section falls short. This checker flags exactly those gaps so you can target your preparation.

Universities also differ in how they handle conditional admission. Some offer provisional acceptance with a requirement to reach the target score before enrollment; others accept students into an English pathway program first. Knowing which category your target school falls into can inform whether you should retake the test or apply with your current score and plan to improve during a bridge program.

When building your school list, aim for a mix of score tiers: two or three programs where your score comfortably exceeds the minimum ("Safer"), three where you meet the requirement ("Match"), and one or two aspirational programs where you are slightly below ("Reach"). Use the School Finder to explore universities at each tier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which universities are covered?
The checker covers 100+ US and UK universities drawn from the QS top 100 ranking, for both undergraduate and master's programs. Schools are included as their official 2026 TOEFL band requirements are confirmed. If your school is not listed, use the contact form to request it.
What does "Legacy Scale Listed" mean?
The TOEFL 2026 format launched January 21, 2026 and uses a 1–6 band scale. Some universities have not yet updated their admissions pages to the new scale. When a school still lists a legacy 0–120 score, the checker shows "Legacy Scale Listed" and provides an approximate band conversion. Always verify the exact requirement on the official admissions page.
Does the checker account for section minimums?
Yes, where official section minimums have been published. Many universities set not only an overall TOEFL minimum but also per-section minimums for Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. The checker displays these where available. Meeting the overall minimum but missing a section minimum can result in a conditional offer.
What is the difference between this tool and the School Finder?
This tool works the other way around: you choose a specific school and check whether your score meets its requirement. The School Finder by Score works in the opposite direction — you enter your score and it shows you all schools where you qualify, labeled as Safer, Match, or Reach.

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