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If you’re a Nigerian student planning to study abroad, the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is one of the most widely recognized English proficiency tests in the world. Accepted by over 13,000 institutions across more than 160 countries. This includes 100% of universities in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as 90% of universities in the United States. A strong TOEFL score can open doors to some of the best academic programs globally.
Firstly, Let’s Talk About: What Is TOEFL?
The TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test) is developed and administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service). It measures your ability to use and understand English at a university level. Scores range from 0 to 120, and most universities require a minimum score between 60 and 100 depending on the program and institution.
Countries That Accept TOEFL
1. United States
The United States is the most popular destination for TOEFL test-takers. Nearly all U.S. universities and colleges accept TOEFL scores, including Ivy League institutions and community colleges.
2. United Kingdom
While some UK universities prefer IELTS, a growing number now accept TOEFL iBT scores. Institutions like University College London (UCL), the University of Edinburgh, and King’s College London are among those that accept it.
3. Canada
Canadian universities widely accept TOEFL. Institutions such as the University of Toronto, McGill University, and the University of British Columbia all list TOEFL as an accepted proof of English proficiency.
4. Australia
Top Australian universities including the University of Melbourne, the University of Sydney, and the Australian National University accept TOEFL scores.
5. Germany
Germany has seen a surge in English-taught programs, many of which accept TOEFL. Institutions like RWTH Aachen University and the Technical University of Munich accept it for international admissions.
6. Netherlands
Dutch universities such as the University of Amsterdam, Delft University of Technology, and Utrecht University accept TOEFL for English-taught programs.
7. France&
Top French institutions like Sciences Po, INSEAD, and HEC Paris accept TOEFL scores for their international and English-taught programs.
8. New Zealand
Universities like the University of Auckland and Victoria University of Wellington accept TOEFL as part of their admissions process.
9. Ireland
University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, and the National University of Ireland accept TOEFL for international student admissions.
10. Singapor
The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) both accept TOEFL scores.
11. Japan
Several Japanese universities with English-taught programs, including Waseda University and Keio University, accept TOEFL.
12. South Korea
Universities such as Yonsei University, Korea University, and Seoul National University accept TOEFL for international applicants.
13. China
Peking University, Tsinghua University, and Fudan University accept TOEFL for some of their international programs.
14. India
IIMs, IITs, and private universities like Manipal University and O.P. Jindal Global University accepts TOEFL for postgraduate admissions.
15. United Arab Emirates
NYU Abu Dhabi, the American University of Sharjah, and the University of Dubai accept TOEFL scores
16. Saudi Arabia
King Abdulaziz University and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals accept TOEFL for international students.
17. South Africa
The University of Cape Town and the University of the Witwatersrand accept TOEFL from non-native English speakers.
18. Brazil
Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) and some graduate programs at USP (University of São Paulo) accept TOEFL.
19. Sweden
Stockholm University, Uppsala University, and KTH Royal Institute of Technology accept TOEFL for English-medium programs.
20. Switzerland
ETH Zurich and the University of Geneva accept TOEFL for international applicants to English-taught courses.
Notable Universities That Accept TOEFL
1. United States
- Harvard University — Minimum score: 100
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) — Minimum score: 90
- Stanford University — Minimum score: 100
- Columbia University – Minimum score: 100
- Yale University – Minimum score: 100
- Princeton University – Minimum score: Not specified but competitive
- University of California, Berkeley – Minimum score: 80–90
- University of Chicago – Minimum score: 104
- New York University (NYU) – Minimum score: 100
- Johns Hopkins University – Minimum score: 100
- University of Michigan – Minimum score: 84
- Duke University – Minimum score: 90
- Cornell University – Minimum score: 100
- Northwestern University – Minimum score: 100
- University of Pennsylvania – Minimum score: 100
- Georgetown University – Minimum score: 100
- University of Southern California (USC) – Minimum score: 90
- UCLA – Minimum score: 87
- Boston University – Minimum score: 84
- Purdue University – Minimum score: 77
2. United Kingdom
- University of Oxford – Minimum score: 100
- University College London (UCL) – Minimum score: 92
- King’s College London – Minimum score: 92
- University of Edinburgh – Minimum score: 92
- University of Manchester – Minimum score: 90
- University of Bristol – Minimum score: 88
- University of Warwick – Minimum score: 90
- University of Leeds – Minimum score: 79
- Durham University – Minimum score: 92
- University of Bath – Minimum score: 88
- Queen Mary University of London – Minimum score: 79
3. Canada
- University of Toronto – Minimum score: 89–100
- McGill University – Minimum score: 86–100
- University of British Columbia – Minimum score: 90
- McMaster University – Minimum score: 86
- University of Alberta – Minimum score: 86
- University of Ottawa – Minimum score: 86
- York University – Minimum score: 79
- Simon Fraser University – Minimum score: 80
- Dalhousie University – Minimum score: 80
- Queen’s University – Minimum score: 88
4. Australia
- University of Melbourne – Minimum score: 79–94
- University of Sydney – Minimum score: 85–95
- Australian National University (ANU) – Minimum score: 80
- University of Queensland – Minimum score: 77
- Monash University – Minimum score: 79
- University of New South Wales (UNSW) – Minimum score: 85
- University of Adelaide – Minimum score: 79
- Macquarie University – Minimum score: 81
5. Europe
- University of Amsterdam (Netherlands) – Minimum score: 92
- Utrecht University (Netherlands) – Minimum score: 90
- Delft University of Technology (Netherlands) – Minimum score: 90
- ETH Zurich (Switzerland) – Minimum score: 95
- Technical University of Munich (Germany) – Minimum score: 88
- RWTH Aachen University (Germany) — Minimum score: 88
- Sciences Po (France) – Minimum score: 100
- HEC Paris (France) – Minimum score: 100
- Uppsala University (Sweden) – Minimum score: 90
- Stockholm University (Sweden) – Minimum score: 90
- Trinity College Dublin (Ireland) – Minimum score: 88
- University College Dublin (Ireland) – Minimum score: 88
6. Asia
- National University of Singapore (NUS) – Minimum score: 85–100
- Nanyang Technological University (NTU) – Minimum score: 90
- University of Hong Kong – Minimum score: 80
- Waseda University (Japan) – Minimum score: 72–100
- Yonsei University (South Korea) – Minimum score: 88
- Korea University – Minimum score: 88
- Peking University (China) – Minimum score: 90
- Tsinghua University (China) – Minimum score: 90
Final Thoughts
The TOEFL is one of the most powerful tools in an international student’s arsenal. With acceptance in over 160 countries and thousands of universities from the Ivy League to top European research institutions, it gives you global flexibility. Whether you’re pursuing an undergraduate degree, a master’s, or a PhD, checking the TOEFL requirements of your target schools early in your journey will save you time and help you prepare strategically.
Note: Minimum score requirements are subject to change. Always verify directly with the institution’s official admissions page before applying.
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