University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Tongji University?

Tongji University's 2026 master's enrolment guide for international students asks for a TOEFL iBT score of 80 or above, or IELTS 6.0, as proof of English. Applicants can instead show that their degree programme was taught, or their work was carried out, in English. The English-taught Master of Global Management FAQ repeats that a test is needed unless you qualify for a waiver.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

Tongji TOEFL iBT minimum

From Tongji's 2026 master's enrolment guide for international students and the Master of Global Management FAQ.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Master's (international students, 2026)80 and aboveOr proof of an English-medium degree
Master of Global Management (MGM)Test required, no separate figureWaiver for native speakers or English-taught degrees

Test rules at Tongji

The master's guide gives only the overall figure. It states no section minimums, validity period, MyBest or Home Edition rules, or institution code.

TOEFL iBT score reports issued since January 2026 also carry a 1 to 6 band score alongside the 0 to 120 total; see our guide to the new TOEFL score scale. The page above gives only 0 to 120 figures, so that is what this guide reports.

In the same guide, the IELTS alternative is a minimum overall band of 6.0.

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If your TOEFL score falls short

The guide accepts materials showing you took a degree programme whose medium of instruction or working language was English. The MGM FAQ says the test requirement may be waived for native English speakers or applicants who completed an undergraduate degree taught entirely in English. No conditional route is described.

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 letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Tongji University need?+

TOEFL iBT 80 and above for international master's applicants.

What IELTS score does Tongji accept?+

A minimum overall band of 6.0.

Can I apply to Tongji without TOEFL?+

Yes, with materials proving your degree was taught in English or your working language was English.

Does the Tongji MGM programme need TOEFL?+

An IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent score is required for applicants from non-English-speaking countries unless they qualify for the waiver.

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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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