University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Shanghai Jiao Tong University?

Shanghai Jiao Tong University asks international undergraduate applicants who are not native English speakers for TOEFL iBT 90 for tests taken before 21 January 2026, or 4.5 on the 1 to 6 scale for tests taken on or after that date. Scores go to institution code 6210. A high school English certificate or medium of instruction letter is not accepted instead.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

SJTU TOEFL iBT minimum

From the international undergraduate application requirements page run by SJTU's Global College.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
International undergraduate, tests before 21 Jan 202690 (0 to 120 scale)Institution code 6210
International undergraduate, tests on or after 21 Jan 20264.5 (1 to 6 scale)Institution code 6210

Test rules at SJTU

The page asks you to request scores through ETS using code 6210. It gives no section minimums and says nothing about the Home Edition or MyBest scores. The English proficiency certificate or medium of instruction letter issued by a high school is not accepted.

On the same page, the IELTS minimum is 6 and the Duolingo English Test minimum is 120.

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If your TOEFL score falls short

The page describes an exemption rather than a conditional route: you can skip the English test with an SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 650 or above, or ACT Reading and English scores of 27 or above, if you have also recently completed at least four years of study in one of the listed English-speaking countries, or at an American or British school abroad.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does SJTU need?+

TOEFL iBT 90 for tests before 21 January 2026, or 4.5 for tests on or after that date.

What is SJTU's TOEFL code?+

The Global College institution code is 6210.

Can a medium of instruction letter replace TOEFL at SJTU?+

No. The page says a high school English certificate or medium of instruction letter is not accepted.

Is there a TOEFL exemption at SJTU?+

Yes, with SAT EBRW 650 or ACT Reading and English 27, plus four recent years of study in a listed English-speaking country.

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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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