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Kyoto University IELTS requirements

Successful undergraduate applicants to Kyoto University typically score IELTS 6.5 overall.
Typical of successful applicantsOfficial admissions page

Undergraduate

6.5Typical overall

No figure per band

Postgraduate

Not listed. Ask the university.

Note: Kyoto iUP has no minimum; typical scores of successful candidates: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90. Graduate programmes vary (i-MBA desirable IELTS 7.0/TOEFL 80).

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    Successful applicants to Kyoto University typically score 6.5.

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    Typical TOEFL, Duolingo and PTE scores

    Scores successful applicants typically have.
    UndergraduatePostgraduate
    TOEFL iBT90Not stated
    Duolingo English TestNot statedNot stated
    PTE AcademicNot statedNot stated
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    Before you apply

    Almost every university accepts an IELTS result for two years from the test date. If you're not sure about Kyoto University, check its admissions page before you book.

    We found nothing from Kyoto University on IELTS Online, so ask before you book it.

    If your score is below this figure, ask the admissions office whether Kyoto University would still consider your application, and whether it offers a pre-sessional English course.

    Where this figure comes from

    We read this figure on Kyoto University's own admissions page, which describes it as the score successful applicants typically have. Last checked: October 2026.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What IELTS score do I need for a master's at Kyoto University?

    We found no postgraduate IELTS figure for Kyoto University. Ask the admissions office about the course you want.

    Does Kyoto University accept the Duolingo English Test?

    We found no Duolingo minimum for Kyoto University. That does not always mean it is refused, so ask the admissions office.

    Does Kyoto University accept PTE Academic?

    We found no PTE Academic minimum for Kyoto University. That does not always mean it is refused, so ask the admissions office.

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