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 Peru?

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 Peru

Planning to study Computer Science & IT in United Kingdom from Peru — 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 Peru: funded study and which test the scholarship accepts

Named scholarships you may search: PRONABEC (Beca Presidente), Alianza del Pacífico, Fulbright Peru, Chevening — 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: SUNEDU — reconocimiento de grados y títulos.

How students in Peru search

estudiar en el extranjero
becas PRONABEC
maestría en el extranjero
TOEFL Lima
beca para estudiar fuera

English-taught programmes need TOEFL/IELTS; PRONABEC funds master's/PhD at top-400 ranked universities.

From Peru — the essentials

Costs in:: Peruvian Sol (S/)
Credentials:: SUNEDU — reconocimiento de grados y títulos
Funding to search:: PRONABEC (Beca Presidente), Alianza del Pacífico, Fulbright Peru, Chevening
Where Peru students go:: United States, Canada, Spain, Australia
Apply from:: Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo

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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