University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Ritsumeikan University?

Ritsumeikan University accepts PTE Academic for two of its English-basis undergraduate programmes: Global Liberal Arts (GLA) at 64 with 60 in each communicative skill, and the Global International Relations JD Program at 60. The GS Major, CRPS Major and ISSE Course do not list PTE. The test must be taken within two years before the end of your application period.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

Ritsumeikan PTE minimums by programme

From Ritsumeikan's AO Admissions (English Basis) how-to-apply page for 2027 enrolment.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Global Liberal Arts (GLA)6460 in each communicative skill
Global International Relations JD Program60None stated
GS Major, CRPS Major, ISSE CoursePTE not listedNot applicable

Test rules and how PTE compares with IELTS at Ritsumeikan

The page says English tests must be taken within the two-year period before the last date of the application period you apply in, and the score must be available during the application period. It rules out the TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL Essentials, IELTS Online, the IELTS One Skill Retake and institutional tests such as TOEIC IP, but says nothing about PTE Academic Online or PTE Core and gives no Pearson code.

On the same page, GLA's PTE 64 (60) sits beside IELTS Academic 6.5 with 6.0 in each component, and the JD Program's PTE 60 sits beside IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85 (or 4 on the new scale) and Duolingo 120.

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If you fall short

The page does not describe conditional admission or an English pathway. If you are applying to the GS Major, CRPS Major or ISSE Course, use TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic or Duolingo, which those programmes list. GLA students also face an admission evaluation by The Australian National University after entering Ritsumeikan before taking ANU courses.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Ritsumeikan programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Ritsumeikan GLA need?+

PTE Academic 64 with 60 in each of the communicative skills.

What PTE score does the Ritsumeikan JD Program need?+

PTE Academic 60.

Can I use PTE for Ritsumeikan's GS, CRPS or ISSE programmes?+

PTE is not listed for those programmes; they list TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic and Duolingo.

How old can my PTE score be?+

Taken within two years before the last date of your application period.

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Guide updated on 2 November 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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