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

Korean universities accept TOEFL for admission — including for the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — commonly ~80+ old-scale / ~4.5+ on the new 1–6 scale; set per university. 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 South Korea from Indonesia?

TOEFL is accepted for university admission in South Korea; 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 South Korea — from Indonesia

Planning to study Computer Science & IT in South Korea from Indonesia — 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 South Korea

Korean universities accept TOEFL for admission — including for the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — commonly ~80+ old-scale / ~4.5+ on the new 1–6 scale; set per university. Confirm both during the transition.

Most universities in South Korea accept TOEFL for admission where an English-language test is required. 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 Indonesia: funded study and which test the scholarship accepts

Named scholarships you may search: LPDP, Australia Awards, Chevening, Fulbright — 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: Kemendikbud — ijazah / degree recognition.

How students in Indonesia search

beasiswa LPDP
syarat TOEFL beasiswa
kuliah luar negeri
beasiswa S2 luar negeri

LPDP and most scholarships require TOEFL/IELTS (commonly 6.5–7.0 IELTS equiv).

From Indonesia — the essentials

Costs in:: Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credentials:: Kemendikbud — ijazah / degree recognition
Funding to search:: LPDP, Australia Awards, Chevening, Fulbright
Where Indonesia students go:: Australia, United Kingdom, United States
Apply from:: Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung

Computer Science & IT universities in South Korea

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

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Computer Science & IT in South Korea 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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