What TOEFL score do I need for Computer Science & IT in Canada?

On the new 1.0–6.0 scale, university programmes commonly target roughly 4.0–5.5 overall (B2–C1); the retiring 0–120 equivalent most institutions still list is about 80–100. Set per programme — confirm both during the transition. Many universities and visa authorities are still updating their thresholds during the 2026–2028 transition — confirm the current figure (and which scale, new 1–6 or old 0–120) on the official source before you rely on it.

Is TOEFL accepted for Computer Science & IT in Canada from Guinea-Bissau?

TOEFL is accepted for university admission in Canada; the band is set per programme. For any visa or PR step, check that route separately.

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TOEFL for Computer Science & IT in Canada — from Guinea-Bissau

Planning to study Computer Science & IT in Canada from Guinea-Bissau — perhaps as a software engineer or data scientist? Here's the TOEFL you'll need, the score range universities there look for, and how to confirm it on the new 1.0–6.0 scale.

The TOEFL score for Computer Science & IT in Canada

On the new 1.0–6.0 scale, university programmes commonly target roughly 4.0–5.5 overall (B2–C1); the retiring 0–120 equivalent most institutions still list is about 80–100. Set per programme — confirm both during the transition.

Nearly all Canadian universities accept TOEFL for admission (for PR, though, IRCC uses IELTS General Training, CELPIP or PTE Core — not TOEFL iBT). Globally, TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and institutions across over 160 countries. Confirm the exact score your programme needs on its official admissions page.

Your overall TOEFL score is now the AVERAGE of the four sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing), each scored 1.0–6.0 in half-band steps — not the old 0–120 sum. The scale is CEFR-aligned.

The Computer Science & IT requirement is set per programme (postgraduate often higher) — confirm the current figure on the university's official page. Many universities and visa authorities are still updating their thresholds during the 2026–2028 transition — confirm the current figure (and which scale, new 1–6 or old 0–120) on the official source before you rely on it.

Coming from Guinea-Bissau: funded study and which test the scholarship accepts

Named scholarships you may search: Bolsas do governo português, Camões (Portugal), Bourses du gouvernement français, Erasmus+ — most accept TOEFL or IELTS, but confirm each programme's accepted tests.
TOEFL is widely accepted for university admission; for any visa or PR step, check that route separately (TOEFL is not accepted for Canada PR or UK visas).
Recognition: Ministério da Educação Nacional — reconhecimento de habilitações.

How students in Guinea-Bissau search

estudar no estrangeiro
bolsas de estudo no exterior
estudar em Portugal
bolsa Camões
estudar fora da Guiné-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese-speaking, so Portugal is the leading destination; regional applicants use Campus France; English-taught programmes need TOEFL.

From Guinea-Bissau — the essentials

Costs in:: West African CFA franc (FCFA)
Credentials:: Ministério da Educação Nacional — reconhecimento de habilitações
Funding to search:: Bolsas do governo português, Camões (Portugal), Bourses du gouvernement français, Erasmus+
Where Guinea-Bissau students go:: Portugal, Senegal, Brazil, France, Morocco
Apply from:: Bissau, Bafatá, Gabú

Computer Science & IT universities in Canada

Accredited Canada universities in our directory offer Computer Science & IT. A few examples:

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Computer Science & IT in Canada from other countries

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Always confirm. TOEFL requirements change and vary by university, programme and visa route — always confirm the current figure with the official body before you rely on it. This page is honest guidance, not immigration advice.

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