Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Chiba Horticulture English scores
From the Graduate School of Horticulture admission page and its 2027 requirements for the master's and doctoral programmes.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| International Course of Environmental Horticulture (master's) | 5.5 | TOEIC L&R 785; TOEFL iBT 72 (before 21 Jan 2026) or 4.0 |
| International Course of Environmental Horticulture (doctoral) | 5.5 | TOEIC L&R 785; TOEFL iBT 72 or 4.0 |
Tests not accepted, and exemptions
TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL ITP, TOEIC IP and IELTS One Skill Retake are not accepted. Chiba-administered ITP or IP tests count only for Chiba graduates. PTE and Duolingo are not listed.
MEXT scholarship students who graduated from foreign universities, and JICA trainees, are exempt.
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Score dates and how to check
The master's requirements accept only scores obtained after January 2025, submitted as official score reports. These figures apply to this one graduate course, not to the whole university.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one in the current Chiba University application guide for your programme, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Chiba University publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does Chiba University need?+
IELTS Academic 5.5 or higher (CEFR B2) for the International Course of Environmental Horticulture, master's and doctoral.
Does Chiba University accept IELTS One Skill Retake?+
No, it is listed as not accepted.
What TOEFL does Chiba Horticulture need?+
TOEFL iBT 72 for tests before 21 January 2026, or 4.0 on the banded scale after that. Home Edition is not accepted.
Does this IELTS figure apply to all of Chiba University?+
No. It is the requirement of the Graduate School of Horticulture's International Course. Other schools set their own rules.
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Guide updated on 31 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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