Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
TUJ PTE minimums for undergraduate entry
From TUJ's undergraduate eligibility requirements and Bridge Program page. The Bridge bands are estimated English levels; final placement also uses TUJ's own placement test.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate direct entry | 53 | None stated |
| Bridge Program (all levels) | 40 to 52 | None stated |
| Bridge 1 | 40 to less than 45 | None stated |
| Bridge 2 | 45 to less than 50 | None stated |
| Bridge 3 | 50 to less than 53 | None stated |
Test rules and the IELTS comparison
The eligibility page lists the test as PTE (Academic) and says the score must come from a test taken no earlier than two years before the date of application. It does not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core or a Pearson code; the only TOEFL ITP scores TUJ accepts are from tests it runs itself. A score may still be required even if you meet a waiver category, so check with Admissions Counseling.
On the same page, PTE 53 sits beside IELTS (Academic) 6.0, TOEFL iBT 4 (79 on the previous scale) and Duolingo 110. The Bridge page sets PTE 40 to 52 beside IELTS 5.0 or 5.5.
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If you fall short
Bridge students are conditionally accepted to the undergraduate programme, take credit and non-credit courses, and must pass Bridge 3 to matriculate. If you get a new PTE score while in the Bridge Program, you can submit it to the undergraduate admissions office for re-evaluation and may matriculate without finishing the programme.
Below the Bridge level, TUJ runs the Academic English Program for applicants who do not yet meet the undergraduate English level. TUJ's graduate pages for law and education did not list a PTE figure when read.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your TUJ programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Temple University Japan need?+
PTE Academic 53 for direct undergraduate entry, with no per-skill minimum listed.
Can I get into TUJ with PTE 45?+
Possibly through the Bridge Program, which accepts PTE 40 to 52 as conditional admission. PTE 45 to less than 50 is the Bridge 2 band.
How old can my PTE score be for TUJ?+
The test must be taken no earlier than two years before the date you apply.
What is the IELTS equivalent at TUJ?+
IELTS (Academic) 6.0, listed beside PTE 53 on the same page.
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