IELTS Requirements in Japan: Compare University Band Scores
Compare verified IELTS Academic band score requirements for 9 universities in Japan. Includes minimum overall scores and critical component requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions.
- Bachelor's degree
- 6.0–6.5100% of 9 universities in our list ask for this overall band.
- Master's degree
- 6.0–6.5100% of 9 universities in our list ask for this overall band.
Figures checked against each university's own admissions page, March 2026 – April 2026. Confirm on the official course page before you apply.
Universities Listed
| University | UGUndergraduate | PGPostgraduate | Per skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of TokyoTokyo · QS #28 | 6.5 | 6.5 | — |
| Osaka UniversityOsaka · QS #80 | 6.5 | 6.0 | — |
| Kyoto UniversityKyoto · QS #50 | 6.5 | 6.5 | — |
| Tohoku UniversitySendai · QS #73 | 6.0 | 6.0 | — |
| Tokyo Institute of TechnologyTokyo · QS #84 | 6.5 | 6.0 | — |
| Waseda UniversityTokyo · QS #181 | 6.5 | 6.5 | — |
| Keio UniversityTokyo · QS #188 | 6.5 | 6.5 | — |
| Nagoya UniversityNagoya · QS #151 | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
| Hokkaido UniversitySapporo · QS #188 | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
Bands are overall minimums. “Per skill” is the lowest band allowed in any one skill; two values mean undergraduate / postgraduate.