Do some universities prefer TOEFL over IELTS or vice versa in UK/Canada?
27 Jul 2026 · Answered by Prakhar Pragy Dixit · 1 min read
Most universities accept both TOEFL and IELTS scores and do not have a universal preference for one over the other.
Some regions may lean toward a particular test (for example, TOEFL is more common in the US, IELTS in the UK), but both are widely recognized in countries like Canada. Individual universities may set minimum score requirements or have specific preferences, so always check the requirements for each institution you are considering.
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