University TOEFL requirements · United Kingdom
UCL TOEFL requirements (2026)
Accepts the new TOEFL (from 21 January 2026).
Undergraduate entry, as stated on UCL’s own admissions page on 1 November 2026. Requirements change: always confirm on the official page before you book your test.
Tests taken from 21 January 2026 (1–6 scale)
| Requirement | Overall | Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 · Minimum | 4.5 | at least 4.0 in every section |
| Level 2 · Minimum | 5.0 | at least 4.5 in every section |
| Level 3 · Minimum | 5.0 | Reading 4.5, Listening 5.0, Speaking 5.0, Writing 4.5 |
| Level 4 · Minimum | 5.5 | at least 5.0 in every section |
| Level 5 · Minimum | 5.5 | Reading 5.5, Listening 5.5, Speaking 6.0, Writing 5.5 |
Tests taken before 21 January 2026 (0–120 scale)
| Requirement | Overall | Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 · Minimum | 92 | Reading 24, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 24 |
| Level 2 · Minimum | 96 | Reading 24, Listening 22, Speaking 22, Writing 24 |
| Level 3 · Minimum | 100 | Reading 25, Listening 23, Speaking 23, Writing 25 |
| Level 4 · Minimum | 109 | Reading 27, Listening 23, Speaking 23, Writing 27 |
| Level 5 · Minimum | 110 | — |
Good to know
- Each UCL programme names the level it needs. MyBest scores are not accepted. Institution code 9163. For Level 5 on the old scale, see UCL's page for the section minimums.
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