Quick answer: Edinburgh publishes these English requirements on its official pages (checked October 27, 2026). Undergraduate (standard, e.g. LLB Law, 2027 entry): band 4.5 or 92 on the old scale. MSc Management (Business School, 2027-28 entry): band 5.0 or 100 on the old scale. Full-time MBA (Business School, 2027-28 entry): band 5.0 or 100 on the old scale.
TOEFL requirements at Edinburgh, program by program
| Program | Old scale (0 to 120) | New scale (1 to 6) | Section minimums | IELTS | MyBest | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (standard, e.g. LLB Law, 2027 entry) | 92 | 4.5 | Old 0-120 scale: at least 20 in each section. New 1-6 scale: at least 4.0 in each section | 6.5 | Not accepted | Official page |
| MSc Management (Business School, 2027-28 entry) | 100 | 5.0 | Old 0-120 scale: at least 20 in each section. New 1-6 scale: at least 4.0 in each section | 7.0 | Not accepted | Official page |
| Full-time MBA (Business School, 2027-28 entry) | 100 | 5.0 | Old 0-120 scale: at least 20 in each section. New 1-6 scale: at least 4.0 in each section | 7.0 | Not accepted | Official page |
Checked on each official page on October 27, 2026. Old scale: TOEFL iBT tests taken before January 21, 2026. New scale: tests taken from that date.
Undergraduate (standard, e.g. LLB Law, 2027 entry)
“TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) before 21 January 2026 : total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) from 21 January 2026 : total 4.5 with at least 4.0 in each component.”
Edinburgh sets English requirements per degree in its degree finder; 92 / 4.5 is shown for LLB Law (2027 entry), but some degrees are higher. The test must be no more than two years old at the programme start date. IELTS: 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.
MSc Management (Business School, 2027-28 entry)
“TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) before 21 January 2026 : total 100 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) from 21 January 2026 : total 5.0 with at least 4.0 in each component.”
Postgraduate requirements are set per programme in the degree finder, which states both scales. IELTS: 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.
Full-time MBA (Business School, 2027-28 entry)
“TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) before 21 January 2026 : total 100 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) from 21 January 2026 : total 5.0 with at least 4.0 in each component.”
The Business School's own MBA entry requirements page states the same scores. IELTS: 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.
What else Edinburgh says about English tests
- Edinburgh does not accept TOEFL MyBest scores; requirements must be met in a single test. (source)
- TOEFL iBT Home Edition is accepted. (source)
- For postgraduate study the TOEFL must be no more than two years old on the 1st of the month the programme starts. (source)
- Edinburgh's degree finder states both the old 0-120 and the new 1-6 TOEFL scores for each programme. (source)
- Edinburgh says the qualifications it accepts meet both its English requirements and the minimum standards for Student route visas. (source)
How the new 1 to 6 scale applies to Edinburgh
Since January 21, 2026, TOEFL iBT scores are reported in bands from 1 to 6. Each band covers a range of old scores, so the same old minimum can sit anywhere inside a band.
- For Undergraduate (standard, e.g. LLB Law, 2027 entry), Edinburgh asks for 92 on the old scale. On the ETS comparison, 92 falls in band 4.5 (which starts at 86; CEFR B2). Edinburgh itself publishes band 4.5, which matches.
- For MSc Management (Business School, 2027-28 entry), Edinburgh asks for 100 on the old scale. On the ETS comparison, 100 falls in band 5.0 (which starts at 95; CEFR C1). Edinburgh itself publishes band 5.0, which matches.
- For Full-time MBA (Business School, 2027-28 entry), Edinburgh asks for 100 on the old scale. On the ETS comparison, 100 falls in band 5.0 (which starts at 95; CEFR C1). Edinburgh itself publishes band 5.0, which matches.
| Band | Old score (from) | CEFR |
|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 114 and above | C2 |
| 5.5 | 107 and above | C1 |
| 5.0 | 95 and above | C1 |
| 4.5 | 86 and above | B2 |
| 4.0 | 72 and above | B2 |
| 3.5 | 58 and above | B1 |
Source: ETS score scale update. This is the ETS comparison, not a university requirement. Convert your own scores with our TOEFL score converter.
What score should you aim for?
Our advice (not an official Edinburgh rule): treat the published number as a floor. Aim half a band above the minimum for your program, so for a band 5.0 requirement plan for 5.5 on your practice tests, so one weaker section on test day does not take your overall score under the line. Check section minimums too: an overall band can hide a low Speaking or Writing score.
Edinburgh compared with similar universities
| University | Program | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | Undergraduate | TOEFL not accepted |
| LSE | Undergraduate (standard) | band 5.5 or 100 on the old scale |
| King's | Undergraduate (Band B, most faculties) | band 5.0 or 100 on the old scale |
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