TOEFL The TOEFL or IELTS exams are required of all foreign applicants to UCSD whose first language is a language other than English.  The minimum TOEFL score accepted by UCSD is 80 (Internet-based exam), 213 (computer-based exam) or 550 (written exam). The minimum of IELTS score accepted by UCSD is 7. Exemptions from this requirement are made when an applicant has studied full-time for a minimum of one year in a university program in an English-speaking country, such as, the United States, Canada, Great Britain, New Zealand or Australia. IELTS The TOEFL or IELTS exams are required of all foreign applicants to UCSD whose first language is a language other than English.  The minimum TOEFL score accepted by UCSD is 80 (Internet-based exam), 213 (computer-based exam) or 550 (written exam). The minimum of IELTS score accepted by UCSD is 7. Exemptions from this requirement are made when an applicant has studied full-time for a minimum of one year in a university program in an English-speaking country, such as, the United States, Canada, Great Britain, New Zealand or Australia. GRE GRE General Test is required.