Quick answer: Georgia Tech publishes these English requirements on its official pages (checked October 27, 2026). Graduate admissions (institute minimum): band 4.5 or 90 on the old scale. Full-Time MBA: band 5.0 or 95 on the old scale.
TOEFL requirements at Georgia Tech, program by program
| Program | Old scale (0 to 120) | New scale (1 to 6) | Section minimums | IELTS | MyBest | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate admissions (institute minimum) | 90 | 4.5 | Old 0-120 scale: 19 or higher in each section; new 1-6 scale: Reading 4, Listening 4, Writing 4, Speaking 3.5 | 7.0 | Not accepted | Official page |
| Full-Time MBA | 95 | 5.0 | None stated | 7.0 | Not stated | 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.
Graduate admissions (institute minimum)
“TOEFL iBT Prior to January 2026 : 90 or higher TOEFL iBT After January 2026 : 4.5 or higher ... Below are minimum institutional requirements . Individual graduate programs may require higher scores. ... No. Georgia Tech does not accept TOEFL MyBest Scores.”
Individual graduate programs may require higher scores. From Fall 2027 admission, citizenship alone no longer satisfies the requirement; an English-medium degree or a degree from an approved country can. IELTS 7 with section minimums; Duolingo and PTE are not accepted.
Full-Time MBA
“TOEFL scores are valid for two years, and applicants must score at least 95 on the 0-120 scale or 5 on the new 1-6 scale. IELTS scores must be a minimum of 7.”
Exceptions to the test follow the Georgia Tech Graduate Studies English proficiency rules.
What else Georgia Tech says about English tests
- Georgia Tech graduate TOEFL institution code is 5248 (Georgia Institute of Technology, "Graduate"). (source)
- Georgia Tech graduate admissions accepts the TOEFL iBT Home Edition but not TOEFL MyBest scores; scores must come from a single test administration. (source)
- Georgia Tech graduate admissions does not accept TOEFL Essentials, IELTS General Training, Duolingo or PTE. (source)
- Whether Georgia Tech graduate English scores may arrive after the application deadline depends on the program. (source)
- Georgia Tech graduate TOEFL scores are valid for two years from the test date; a score expiring within three months of the start of your enrollment term does not need to be retaken. (source)
- Georgia Tech undergraduate admission requires international applicants to meet one of the University System of Georgia approved English proficiency methods; TOEFL and IELTS scores can be self-reported. Duolingo and InitialView or Vericant interviews are welcomed for holistic review but do not satisfy that requirement. (source)
How the new 1 to 6 scale applies to Georgia Tech
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 Graduate admissions (institute minimum), Georgia Tech asks for 90 on the old scale. On the ETS comparison, 90 falls in band 4.5 (which starts at 86; CEFR B2). Georgia Tech itself publishes band 4.5, which matches.
- For Full-Time MBA, Georgia Tech asks for 95 on the old scale. On the ETS comparison, 95 falls in band 5.0 (which starts at 95; CEFR C1). Georgia Tech 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 Georgia Tech 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.
Georgia Tech compared with similar universities
| University | Program | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| MIT | Undergraduate (first-year) admissions | band 5.0 or 90 on the old scale |
| Yale | Yale College (undergraduate) | recommended band 5.0 or 100 on the old scale |
| Cornell | Undergraduate admissions | band 5.0 or 100 on the old scale |
| Penn | Undergraduate admissions | recommended band 5.0 or 100 on the old scale |
| UC Berkeley | Undergraduate admission (international) | band 4.5 or 90 on the old scale |
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