Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
NCCU English scores by programme
From the IMPIS admission page and the IMICS international admission page. NCCU's 2027 first-round international admission announcement gives the dates for the current cycle.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| International Master's Program in International Studies (IMPIS) | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 88 / CBT 230; TOEIC 850; CEFR B2 |
| International Master's Program in International Communication Studies (IMICS) | CEFR B1 or higher (no IELTS figure stated) | TOEFL or TOEIC at CEFR B1 or higher |
Score age and exemptions
IMPIS scores are valid for two years from the test date, and you are exempt if your bachelor's or master's was taught in English. IMICS accepts TOEFL, IELTS or TOEIC results no more than 3 years old, and native speakers and English-medium degree holders may submit alternative documents.
PTE and Duolingo are not mentioned on either page.
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How to check
The IMPIS page is dated December 2022 and says the brochure of the year governs. We did not find a university-wide IELTS figure on NCCU's own site, so read your programme's current entry in the admission brochure before you book a test.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one in the current NCCU application guide for your programme, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where National Chengchi 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 National Chengchi University need?+
It depends on the programme. IMPIS lists IELTS 6.5. IMICS asks for CEFR B1 or higher without an IELTS number.
How old can my IELTS be for NCCU?+
IMPIS accepts scores valid for two years from the test date. IMICS accepts results no more than 3 years old.
Do I need IELTS for NCCU if my degree was in English?+
IMPIS exempts applicants whose bachelor's or master's was taught in English, and IMICS lets English-medium degree holders submit alternative documents.
Does NCCU have one IELTS score for every programme?+
No. Requirements are set by programme, and the brochure of the year governs.
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