Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
NSYSU IELTS by department
Examples from NSYSU's 2026-2027 Admission Application Guide for International Degree Students, linked from its international admission page.
| Department | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering (bachelor's, master's, PhD; English-taught) | 5.0 | TOEFL iBT 61; ITP 543 with Speaking 48; Duolingo 95 |
| Business Management (bachelor's / master's / PhD) | 5.0 / 6.5 / 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 61 / 80 / 83; PhD also TOEIC 800 |
| IBMBA (master's) | 5.5 | TOEFL iBT 72; TOEIC 785; Duolingo 100; ITP 543 |
| Foreign Languages and Literature (bachelor's / master's / PhD) | 5.5 / 6.5 / 7.0 | TOEFL iBT 70 / 88 / 100 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (bachelor's / graduate) | 6.0 / 7.0 | TOEFL iBT 82 / 98; Duolingo 110 / 130; TOEIC 845 / 950 |
Exemptions
Nationals of a listed set of English-speaking countries are exempt. The list includes the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, the Philippines, Malta, Barbados and many African countries. A previous degree taught entirely in English, shown with an official certificate, can also exempt you. Departmental rules prevail.
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How to check
Because every department sets its own score, read your department's row in the current guide rather than relying on another programme's figure.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one in the current NSYSU application guide for your programme, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where National Sun Yat-sen 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 Sun Yat-sen University need?+
It depends on the department. Figures in the 2026-27 guide range from IELTS 4.0 to 7.0.
Does NSYSU accept Duolingo?+
Many departments do, for example Electrical Engineering (95), the IBMBA (100) and Computer Science (110 for bachelor's).
What IELTS does NSYSU Electrical Engineering need?+
IELTS 5.0, or TOEFL iBT 61 or Duolingo 95, at bachelor's, master's and PhD level.
Can an English-medium degree replace IELTS at NSYSU?+
A previous degree taught entirely in English, with an official certificate, can exempt you, but departmental rules prevail.
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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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