What TOEFL score do I need for Mathematics & Statistics in China?

Many English-taught programmes at Chinese universities accept TOEFL for admission, including for the Chinese Government (CSC) Scholarship (set per university/programme; commonly ~80+ old-scale / ~4.5+ on the new 1–6 scale). 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 Mathematics & Statistics in China from Malaysia?

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

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TOEFL for Mathematics & Statistics in China — from Malaysia

Planning to study Mathematics & Statistics in China from Malaysia — perhaps as a mathematician or data analyst? 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 Mathematics & Statistics in China

Many English-taught programmes at Chinese universities accept TOEFL for admission, including for the Chinese Government (CSC) Scholarship (set per university/programme; commonly ~80+ old-scale / ~4.5+ on the new 1–6 scale).

Most universities in China 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 Mathematics & Statistics 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 Malaysia: funded study and which test the scholarship accepts

Named scholarships you may search: JPA (Public Service Department), MARA, Yayasan Khazanah, 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: MQA — Malaysian Qualifications Agency.

How students in Malaysia search

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English is widely used in Malaysian education, so TOEFL is often waived where prior study was English-medium; government and competitive scholarships may still require TOEFL/IELTS.

From Malaysia — the essentials

Costs in:: Malaysian Ringgit (RM)
Credentials:: MQA — Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Funding to search:: JPA (Public Service Department), MARA, Yayasan Khazanah, Chevening
Where Malaysia students go:: United Kingdom, Australia, United States, New Zealand
Apply from:: Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Penang, Kuching

Mathematics & Statistics universities in China

Accredited China universities in our directory offer Mathematics & Statistics. A few examples:

All Mathematics & Statistics universities in China that accept TOEFL →

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Mathematics & Statistics in China 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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