Will Oxford University accept my TOEFL iBT score if I take the test now?
No, Oxford University currently does not accept TOEFL iBT scores from tests taken on or after 21 January 2026, since it is reviewing the revised test format. Other institutions, including MIT, Imperial College London, and Stanford University, continue accepting TOEFL iBT scores under their existing admissions policies without this pause.
If you are applying to Oxford and planning to submit a TOEFL iBT score, check your test date carefully. Oxford has paused accepting scores from the newer version of the test while it evaluates the recent changes.
University Acceptance Of TOEFL iBT Right Now
| University | Accepts TOEFL iBT Taken On Or After 21 January 2026? |
|---|---|
| Oxford University | No, under review |
| MIT | Yes, under current policy |
| Imperial College London | Yes, under current policy |
| Stanford University | Yes, under current policy |
What This Means If You Are Targeting Oxford
Since this pause applies specifically to Oxford while it reviews the revised test format, it does not tell you anything about how other universities on your list will treat the same score, so check each one separately.
My Advice
If Oxford is on your list, contact its admissions office directly to confirm its current stance before you book a TOEFL iBT slot, and keep IELTS or another accepted test as a backup option so a policy pause does not derail your application.
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