IELTS 7.0 · Japan · 2026 data

Universities in Japan accepting IELTS 7.0 (2026)

15 universities in Japan publish a minimum overall IELTS of 7.0 or lower: 13 for undergraduate entry and 3 for postgraduate entry. Each row links to a guide written from that university's admissions pages.
  • 15 universities
  • 13 undergraduate
  • 3 postgraduate
  • Checked to 31 Oct 2026
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Universities15
Undergraduate13
Postgraduate3
Most common per-skill min6.0

15 universities · highest minimum you meet first

Universities in Japan accepting IELTS 7.0

UniversityIELTS UGIELTS PGMin per skill (UG / PG)PTE (UG / PG)Checked
Kansai Gaidai University7.0–see guide– / –
Doshisha University6.56.0see guide– / –
University of Osaka6.5–6.0 / –– / –
Akita International University6.0–see guide– / –
Hitotsubashi University–6.0see guide– / –
Hokkaido University6.0–see guide– / –
Kwansei Gakuin University6.0–see guide– / –
Meiji University6.0–see guide– / –
Nagoya University6.0–see guide– / –
Temple University Japan6.0–see guide– / –
Tohoku University6.0–see guide– / –
Yokohama National University6.0–see guide– / –
Chiba University–5.5see guide– / –
Rikkyo University5.5–see guide– / –
Ritsumeikan University5.5–see guide– / –

Bold: the level where IELTS 7.0 meets the published minimum. "–": the guide gives no reliable figure for that level. "see guide": the per-skill rule differs by skill or is not stated as one number.

Requirements vary by course. These are the lowest overall scores each university publishes for undergraduate or postgraduate entry; many courses ask more, and rules change between intakes. Confirm the score on the university's course page before you book a test.

Definition

How "accepting IELTS 7.0" is counted

A university is listed when its published minimum overall IELTS Academic band for undergraduate or postgraduate entry (at least one of the two) is 7.0 or lower, as recorded in its BandLadder guide from the university's own admissions pages.

Per-skill minimums are shown only where the guide states one uniform figure for every skill. Pathway, foundation, pre-sessional and "recommended" scores are not counted. The full method and the CSV of all universities are on the university requirements data page.

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Questions

How many universities in Japan accept IELTS 7.0?+

15 of the 15 universities in Japan with a published IELTS minimum in our dataset ask for 7.0 or lower at one level or more: 13 for undergraduate entry and 3 for postgraduate entry.

Can I study a master's in Japan with IELTS 7.0?+

3 universities publish a postgraduate minimum of 7.0 or lower, including Doshisha University, Hitotsubashi University, Chiba University. That is the university-wide floor: many master's courses set a higher score, so check your course page.

Which universities in Japan accept IELTS 7.0 for a bachelor's degree?+

13 publish an undergraduate minimum of 7.0 or lower, including Kansai Gaidai University, Doshisha University, University of Osaka. Competitive courses such as medicine, law and teaching usually ask more.

What score do I need in each IELTS skill?+

1 of these 15 universities state one minimum for every skill; the most common is 6.0 (1 universities). The others set a per-skill rule that differs by skill or course; the table and each guide show what is known.

Is the IELTS requirement the same for every course?+

No. These are the lowest overall scores each university publishes for a level. Individual courses often ask more, and requirements change between intakes. The score that binds you is the one on your course page and offer letter.

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