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

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 United Kingdom from Albania?

TOEFL is accepted for university admission in United Kingdom; 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 United Kingdom — from Albania

Planning to study Computer Science & IT in United Kingdom from Albania — 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 United Kingdom

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 UK universities accept TOEFL for course admission (a UK student visa, where an English test applies, uses an approved SELT such as IELTS UKVI). 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 Albania: funded study and which test the scholarship accepts

Named scholarships you may search: Erasmus+, Fulbright Albania, DAAD, Italian Government scholarships — 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: ASCAL — Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (njohja e diplomave).

How students in Albania search

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English-taught programmes need TOEFL/IELTS; Albanian secondary schooling is in Albanian, so an English test is a standard application step.

From Albania — the essentials

Costs in:: Albanian Lek (L)
Credentials:: ASCAL — Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (njohja e diplomave)
Funding to search:: Erasmus+, Fulbright Albania, DAAD, Italian Government scholarships
Where Albania students go:: Italy, Germany, United States, Turkey, United Kingdom
Apply from:: Tirana, Durrës, Vlorë

Computer Science & IT universities in United Kingdom

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

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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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