Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Tongji English scores
From Tongji's 2026 master's enrolment guide for international students, its software engineering master's page and the Master of Global Management FAQ.
| Programme | IELTS | Other proof |
|---|---|---|
| Master's (2026 guide) | 6.0 overall | TOEFL iBT 80, or a degree taught in English |
| International Master in Software Engineering | 6.0 | TOEFL 80, or English as native or working language at college |
| Master of Global Management (SEM) | Score required, no minimum stated | Waiver possible for native speakers or English-taught degrees |
Other tests and waivers
The master's guide names only TOEFL iBT and IELTS, plus documents showing your degree's medium of instruction or working language was English. PTE and Duolingo are not listed.
The Master of Global Management FAQ says a test score is required from applicants from non-English-speaking countries, and may be waived for native speakers or applicants whose undergraduate degree was taught entirely in English. Its deadline is usually in early April for September entry.
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Dates, age limits and fees
For autumn 2026 entry, Chinese Government Scholarship and self-funded applications ran from 25 October to 20 December 2025, and Shanghai Government Scholarship and self-funded applications from 10 January to 20 March 2026. Scholarship applicants must be 35 or under and self-funded applicants 45 or under. The online application fee is RMB 600, and the software engineering master's lists tuition of RMB 39,000 a year.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Tongji programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Tongji 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 Tongji University need?+
An overall IELTS band of 6.0 for international master's applicants, or TOEFL iBT 80.
Can I apply to Tongji without IELTS?+
Yes, if you can show your degree was taught in English. The 2026 guide accepts that instead of a test score.
Does Tongji accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not listed in Tongji's 2026 master's guide, which names TOEFL iBT and IELTS only.
Is there an age limit for Tongji master's?+
Yes. 35 or under for scholarship applicants and 45 or under for self-funded applicants.
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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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