Kyoto iUP: no minimum, typical scores
The Kyoto iUP English FAQ says there are no minimum English scores and lists typical scores of successful candidates. The application guidelines for October 2027 enrollment give the details:
| Item | Kyoto iUP, October 2027 entry |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online | Typical successful score 6.5; One Skill Retake accepted |
| TOEFL iBT / iBT Home Edition | Typical 4.5 (1-6 scale) or 90 (0-120); MyBest and ITP not accepted |
| Earliest test date | Tests taken after 1 November 2024 |
| Form C instead of a test | Native English speakers, or 5+ years of English-taught secondary education |
| PTE Academic / Duolingo / Cambridge | Not accepted: only TOEFL or IELTS |
How Kyoto iUP works, and Indian applicants
Kyoto iUP is a six-month preparatory course plus a four-year degree. Core subjects in the first two and a half years are taught in English and Japanese, and the final two years are mainly in Japanese, so students build Japanese during the programme. The 2027 application period is 2 November to 3 December 2026 (5 p.m. JST).
CBSE Class XII is an accepted standardised test for the academic requirement (predicted scores allowed; Class X is not), but it does not replace English proof. Form C needs all lectures, except language classes, to have been taught in English for at least five years of secondary school.
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Kyoto's English-taught degree programmes page lists courses conducted entirely in English, including the International Environmental Management Program, the International Course in Management of Civil Infrastructure, the International Program in Intelligence Science and Technology and the International Energy Science Course, and sends you to each programme's page for details. It sets no university-wide IELTS score.
The International Energy Science Course master's admits 10 students a year in October. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit IELTS Academic or TOEFL, and IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL iBT 80+ is recommended.
Kyoto University's English pages we read do not set a separate English score for the student visa or permit. Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Kyoto University programme page and in your admission decision, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score do I need for Kyoto iUP?+
There is no minimum. Kyoto iUP says successful candidates typically score IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90 (4.5 on the new scale).
Does Kyoto University accept Duolingo or PTE?+
Not for Kyoto iUP, which accepts only TOEFL or IELTS. The International Energy Science Course page names only IELTS and TOEFL too.
Does Kyoto iUP accept IELTS One Skill Retake?+
Yes. The October 2027 guidelines say IELTS One Skill Retake results are acceptable, and IELTS Online is accepted.
Can CBSE students skip IELTS for Kyoto iUP?+
Only through Form C, which needs at least five years of secondary education taught in English. CBSE Class XII itself counts as the academic test, not English proof.
Is Kyoto iUP taught fully in English?+
No. Early core subjects are taught in English and Japanese, and the final two years are mainly in Japanese.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 8 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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