Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Kyushu engineering English rules
From the School of Engineering application instructions for October 2027:
| Point | Rule |
|---|---|
| Programmes | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; Applied Chemistry; Mechanical Engineering; Civil Engineering |
| IELTS | Academic Module or IELTS Online, minimum overall 6.5 |
| Alternative | Proof of at least 4 years of secondary education in English |
| IELTS score report | Not needed if you enter your TRF number in the online application |
| Application period | 7 to 17 December 2026 (documents must arrive by 17 December) |
| Start of semester | 1 October 2027 |
Other tests and documents
The instructions also ask for standardised test scores such as SAT, ACT, IB or EJU. If you plan to use an English test other than IELTS, check the instructions for the accepted tests and minimums before you book.
Kyushu's English-taught undergraduate page says each programme sets minimums on standardised test scores, and links separate instructions for the School of Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation and the Bioresource and Bioenvironment programmes.
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Before you apply
Programmes outside engineering use their own instructions, so do not assume 6.5 applies to them.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Kyushu programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Kyushu 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score do I need for Kyushu University engineering?+
A minimum overall band of 6.5 in IELTS Academic or IELTS Online for the October 2027 International Undergraduate Programs in Engineering.
Does Kyushu University accept IELTS Online?+
Yes, for the engineering programmes the instructions accept IELTS Online as well as the Academic Module.
Can I apply to Kyushu without IELTS?+
Yes, with proof of at least four years of secondary education conducted in English.
When do Kyushu engineering applications close?+
Documents must arrive by 17 December 2026 for October 2027 entry.
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Guide updated on 29 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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