Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
NTNU IELTS examples by department
From NTNU's international degree admission regulations, which list 131 department entries for the Fall 2027 rounds (2 November to 14 December 2026, and 11 January to 2 March 2027) and Spring 2028.
| Department | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Mechatronic Engineering, Science Education (master's, PhD); Physics, Library and Information Studies (master's) | 4 | TOEFL iBT 42; TOEIC 550 |
| Translation and Interpretation, Special Education (master's, PhD); Educational Psychology and Counseling (UG, master's, PhD) | 5.5 | TOEFL iBT 72; TOEIC 785 |
| European Cultures and Tourism (master's) | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 78; TOEIC 800 |
| Library and Information Studies (PhD) | 6 | TOEFL iBT 65; TOEIC 680 |
| Sport, Leisure and Hospitality Management (PhD) | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 79; TOEIC 920 |
What the levels mean
Of the department entries, 49 require CEFR B1, 29 require B2 and 8 have no English level. The IELTS figure for each department is listed beside its CEFR level, so use the row for your exact programme and degree level.
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How to check
We did not find NTNU's general exemption and score validity rules on the regulations page, so confirm them in the admission brochure for your round.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one in the current NTNU application guide for your programme, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where National Taiwan Normal 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 Taiwan Normal University need?+
It depends on the department. Many ask CEFR B1 (IELTS 4), others B2 (IELTS 5.5), and a few up to IELTS 6.5.
What IELTS does NTNU Translation and Interpretation need?+
IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 or TOEIC 785 for the master's and PhD.
Do all NTNU programmes need English?+
No. Eight department entries list no English level.
When can I apply to NTNU for Fall 2027?+
The rounds run from 2 November to 14 December 2026 and from 11 January to 2 March 2027.
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