Last modified On: 20 Aug 2025

How Much TOEFL IBT Score Do You Need to Study in Cyprus

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.

Is the TOEFL iBT acceptable for studying in Cyprus?

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.

Minimum TOEFL iBT Score Required by Cyprus Universities

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

Top Cyprus Universities Accepting TOEFL iBT

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

Is the TOEFL iBT Home Edition acceptable for a Cyprus Student Visa?

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.