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Top MBA Programs - Minimum/Average TOEFL Scores

Although International MBA aspirants compare their GMAT scores with the class average of their target school, they often don’t pay close attention to the TOEFL score. For Business Schools, TOEFL test is a guarantee that you have the ability to communicate with your peers and professors. We have picked top 20 Global MBA programs from FT MBA ranking and have included the TOEFL Score for each school.

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Although International MBA aspirants compare their GMAT scores with the class average of their target school, they often don’t pay close attention to the TOEFL score. For Business Schools, TOEFL test is a guarantee that you have the ability to communicate effectively with your peers and professors. We have picked top Global MBA programs and have included the TOEFL Score for each school.

As you might know, TOEFL has three formats: computer-based test (CBT), internet-based test (iBT) and paper-based test (PBT). The score range for the three tests are as follows:

PBT: 310-677
CBT: 0-300
iBT: 0-120

Other two popular alternatives to TOEFL are IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and PTE (Pearson Test of English). Most Business Schools accept any one of the tests. Contact the Business School representative before picking the test.

Now let us see whether your TOEFL/IELTS/PTE score is within the minimum requirement of top Business Schools.

Top MBA Programs (Minimum TOEFL/IELTS/PTE score requirement)


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