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Applicants who choose to take the TOEFL iBT Paper Edition must pay an amount of INR 16,900 for registering, which is the same for TOEFL iBT.

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The TOEFL iBT Paper Edition is offered once or twice every month.

As the TOEFL iBT exam is conducted in two sessions, do I have to book two dates or one?

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In some places, why is the duration of the first session of TOEFL iBT Paper Edition written as three and half hours? What is the actual duration?

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Minimum TOEFL Test Score to Pursue PhD in Europe

Minimum TOEFL iBT® Test Score to Pursue PhD in Europe

Kritika Pandey

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Updated On January 14, 2025

"The minimum TOEFL score to pursue PhD in Europe is normally 90. Read on and explore TOEFL scores, PhD specialisations, and scholarships for top European universities (Oxford, Cambridge, ETH Zurich). "

Key Highlights

TOEFL Score Requirement for PhD Programme
PhD Specialisations for Top Universities in Europe
Scholarships in Europe for International Students

The minimum TOEFL iBT test score to pursue PhD in Europe is normally 90, but it can go as high as 100 for humanities subjects. Other than the TOEFL score, the applicant must have a foreign bachelor's and masters degree checked by a national organization before you can apply for a PhD program.

This blog will discuss top universities’ minimum TOEFL score requirements for PhD in Europe along with available specialization and scholarship opportunities.

TOEFL Score Requirement for PhD Programme

Here is the table that features the minimum TOEFL score requirements for top universities in Europe for PhD along with their Q.S World Ranking

Q.S Ranking (2024)	University Name	TOEFL Score
1	University of Oxford	100-110
2	University of Cambridge	90-100
18	Technical University of Munich	90
19	ETH Zurich	100
50	University of Amsterdam	90-100
8	University College London	79-96
9	King's College London	Varies
10	University of Manchester	90
14	University of Edinburgh	92-100
27	University of Glasgow	Varies
45	University of Sussex	80

Also Read: Minimum TOEFL iBT® Score Required for The University of Europe for Applied Sciences

PhD Specialisations for Top Universities in Europe

This table features available specialization for PhD programs at top universities in Europe based on their Q.S world Ranking for 2024

Q.S Ranking	University Name	Specialisation
1	University of Oxford	Humanities (Philosophy, History, Theology), Social Sciences (Law, Politics), Medical Sciences, Engineering, and more.
2	University of Cambridge	Advanced Machine Learning, Computer Science, Biological Sciences, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical), and more
18	Technical University of Munich	Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, and Life Sciences.
19	ETH Zurich	Computer Science, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical), Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry), and Architecture.
50	University of Amsterdam	Social Sciences, Humanities, Business Administration, Psychology, and Data Science.
8	University College London	Neuroscience, Education, Arts and Humanities, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical), and Social Sciences
9	King's College London	Health and Social Care Research, Biomedical Engineering, Law, Arts and Humanities.
10	University of Manchester	Business Administration, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical), Social Sciences, and Health Sciences.
14	University of Edinburgh	Informatics, Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, and Social Policy.
27	University of Glasgow	Psychology, Engineering (Civil), Life Sciences (Biology), and Arts.
45	University of Sussex	Psychology, Media Studies, International Relations, and Development Studies.

Also Read: Best Universities in Europe Accepting TOEFL iBT Test Score for Masters

Scholarships in Europe for International Students

This table features scholarship opportunities at top universities in Europe, including what they cover and their amounts:

University	Scholarship Name	What it Covers	Amount
University of Oxford	Reach Oxford Scholarship	Tuition fees and living expenses	Full funding
University of Cambridge	Gates Cambridge Scholarships	Tuition fees and living expenses	Full funding
ETH Zurich	Excellence Scholarship	Tuition fees and living expenses	Up to €25,000
University of Amsterdam	Amsterdam Merit Scholarship	Tuition fees	Up to £50,000
University College London	UCL Global Masters Scholarship	Tuition fees	Up to £15,000
King's College London	King's International Scholarships	Tuition fees and living costs	Up to £50,000
University of Manchester	President's Doctoral Scholar Awards	Tuition fees and living costs	Up to £15,000
University of Edinburgh	Edinburgh Global Research Scholarship	Tuition fees and living expenses	Varies
University of Glasgow	Glasgow International Leadership Scholarship	Tuition fees and living costs	Up to £10,000
University of Sussex	Sussex Graduate Scholarship	Tuition fees	Up to £5,000

This was the list of minimum TOEFL scores of top universities available in Europe for PhD programs and available specialization and scholarship opportunities. However, it is advisable to

check the official websites of these universities for more specific information.

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