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Are you planning to study in Cyprus and checking if your TOEFL iBT Scorecard is acceptable by Cyprus Universities and the Immigration Department for a Student Visa? Yes, you have reached the right place. Here is a thorough guide about the TOEFL acceptability and minimum score requirements in the top universities in Cyprus. Let's Checkout.
Yes, the TOEFL iBT Exam is accepted by Cyprus Universities and concerned authorities for admission in Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs. While admitting International Students from non-English-speaking countries, they ensure that students have achieved the English Language requirement set by CYQAA.
The CYQAA (Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education) requires all educational institutions, such as Universities and Colleges in Cyprus, to maintain a minimum CEFR Score of B1-B2 for Undergraduate and a Score of B2-C1 for Postgraduate courses for incoming International Students. Officially, they accept TOEFL iBT, IELTS, IB & Cambridge Levels, Anglia Examinations, Michigan Language Assessments and PASSWORD.
However, the Immigration authorities or Embassies do not have any specified regulations for English Language Proficiency Scores. They need you to have a valid Admission Letter issued by a recognised institution in Cyprus.
The Top-Ranking Universities in Cyprus, such as the University of Cyprus and the University of Nicosia, require a minimum overall score of 70-72 in TOEFL iBT, with no minimum score requirement in any subsection. You are eligible for admission based on the Overall Score only.
| CEFR | TOEFL iBT | IELTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors | B1 - B2 | 42-94 | 4.0 - 6.5 |
| Masters | B2 - C1 | 72-120 | 5.5 - 8.0 |
Score Requirements set by CYQAA
Most universities in Cyprus accept the TOEFL iBT Scorecard as an English Proficiency Requirement for admission in Bachelor's and Master's programs. Having an English Proficiency Certificate would be required for International Students coming from non-English speaking countries such as India, Nepal, Bangladesh, etc. Here is the List of Top-Ranking Universities in Cyprus with their minimum TOEFL iBT Requirement.
| University | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| University of Cyprus | 72 |
| University of Nicosia | 79 |
| European University, Cyprus | 79 |
| Cyprus University of Technology | 82 |
| Frederick University | 71 |
| University of Central Lancashire (UCLan Cyprus) | 72 |
| Cyprus International University | 65 |
| Philips University | 71 |
| Neapolis University Pafos | 71 |
Yes, according to CYQAA norms, the TOEFL iBT is acceptable for a Cyprus Student Visa. Since they do not have any separate guidelines about the acceptance of Home Edition, the Universities continue to accept the equivalent of the Test-Centre version. The TOEFL iBT Test Centre and Home Edition are equally acceptable in Cyprus for a Study Visa and admission to Universities.
| Universities | Yes |
|---|---|
| CYQAA | Yes |
| Embassy & Immigration | Yes |
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Source: The Information mentioned above is collected and verified from Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education, High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in New Delhi, CYQAA Latest Notification dated 16 June 2021 and University Websites on 20nd August 2025 by our Counselling and Language Experts.
