TOEFL Requirement for Italy Universities: Minimum Score

Typical minimum: 78 to 80 (iBT), the most common general institutional minimum, verified 7 September 2026.

Padua and Politecnico di Milano set a general minimum of TOEFL iBT 78-80; Sapienza's baseline is 72 with several programmes asking for 80 or higher. Always check the individual programme page.

Verified universities in Italy and their minimum

University of Bologna

Bologna, Italy, public, founded 1088

IELTS 5.5
Sapienza University of Rome

Rome, Italy, public, founded 1303

€300 to €1,500
IELTS 5.5
Polytechnic University of Milan

Milan, Italy, public, founded 1863

€157.04 to €3,940
IELTS 6
University of Padua

Padua, Italy, public, founded 1222

€0 to €3,000
IELTS 6
University of Pavia

Pavia, Italy, public, founded 1361

€390 to €4,550
IELTS 5.5

Sources, checked 7 September 2026

https://www.polimi.it/en/students/language-requirements/students-of-laurea-magistrale-study-programmes