The University of Manchester accepts TOEFL iBT for English language proficiency. Manchester sets TOEFL requirements at the faculty and programme level — with Sciences and Engineering at the accessible end and Medicine, Law, and Humanities at the higher end.
Does Manchester Accept TOEFL?
Yes. Manchester accepts TOEFL iBT alongside IELTS Academic.
TOEFL MyBest: Manchester does not accept TOEFL MyBest. A single valid sitting is required.
Manchester TOEFL Requirements by Faculty
Undergraduate
| Faculty | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Science and Engineering | 80 | 100–115 |
| Faculty of Humanities | 92 | 100–115 |
| MBChB (Undergraduate Medicine) | 92 | 104–115 |
Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) — Graduate
| Programme | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | 80 | 100–115 |
| MSc Finance | 80 | 100–115 |
| MSc Accounting | 80 | 100–115 |
| MSc Management | 80 | 100–115 |
| MSc Marketing | 80 | 100–115 |
| PhD Business | 80 | 100–115 |
AMBS is one of the world's top-30 business schools. The 80 minimum is accessible — competitive MBA applicants typically score 100–115.
Faculty of Humanities (Graduate)
| Programme | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|
| MA English Literature | 92 | 104–115 |
| MA History | 92 | 100–115 |
| MSc Politics / Social Science | 92 | 100–115 |
| MA Education | 92 | 104–115 |
| PhD Humanities | 92 | 107–120 |
Manchester Law School (Graduate)
| Programme | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|
| LLM | 92 | 104–115 |
| PhD Law | 92 | 104–120 |
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (Graduate)
| Programme | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Global Health / Public Health | 92 | 104–115 |
| MSc Biomedical Sciences | 80 | 100–115 |
| MRes/PhD Medicine | 80 | 100–115 |
Faculty of Science and Engineering (Graduate)
| Programme | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Computer Science / Data Science | 80 | 100–115 |
| MSc Electrical / Mechanical Engineering | 80 | 100–115 |
| PhD Science and Engineering | 80 | 100–115 |
Manchester TOEFL — Summary Table
| Programme Area | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Sciences, Engineering) | 80 | 100–115 |
| Undergraduate Medicine | 92 | 104–115 |
| AMBS (MBA, MSc) | 80 | 100–115 |
| Humanities Graduate | 92 | 104–115 |
| Law LLM | 92 | 104–115 |
| Medicine Graduate (clinical) | 92 | 104–115 |
| Science/Engineering Graduate | 80 | 100–115 |
Score Validity at Manchester
TOEFL scores are valid for two years. Manchester requires scores valid at the time of application and enrolment.
Common Mistakes Manchester TOEFL Applicants Make
Applying to Medicine or Humanities with only 80. Both require 92 at graduate and undergraduate level respectively. A 80 falls below the stated requirement.
Treating AMBS's 80 minimum as competitive. The practical bar for a competitive AMBS MBA application is 100–115. A minimum score alongside a strong profile still signals a potential language concern.
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