Frequently Asked Questions: TOEFL Exams

  • Do I have to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam if all of my schooling has been in English?
    • Applicants whose primary and secondary education was in a country where English was not the native language must submit scores for the TOEFL or IELTS exams. The following are minimum scores for the School of Journalism. Applicants who do not meet these minimums will not be admitted:
      • TOEFL:
        • Internet-Based: 100
        • Speaking subscore (IBT): 25
      • IELTS: 7.0
        • Speaking subscore: 7
      • Duolingo: 130
  • What are the TOEFL department and institution codes for University of Missouri?
    • TOEFL Department Code: 18. Institution Code: 6875