University English requirements

What IELTS score do you need for Sungkyunkwan University?

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) asks English Track undergraduate applicants for an official English test score, such as IELTS, TOEFL iBT, TEPS or TOEIC, but its 2027 Spring guide sets no single admission cut-off. The fixed number is later: Exploratory Studies students need IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 4.5 (80 before 21 January 2026) to choose an English Track major.
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What the 2027 Spring guide asks for

From the 2027 Spring undergraduate freshmen admission guide for international students:

PointRule
English Track applicationOriginal official score report (TOEFL iBT, IELTS, TEPS, TOEIC, etc.); no fixed minimum stated
English Track major (Exploratory Studies)IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 4.5 (80 before 21 Jan 2026) before sophomore year
Korean Track majorTOPIK or TOPIK IBT level 4 before sophomore year
Score ageTaken within 2 years before the application start date
One Skill Retake / MyBestNot recognised; scores must come from one sitting
50% first-semester tuition waiverIELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 5.0 (95)
100% first-semester tuition waiverIELTS 8.0 or TOEFL iBT 5.5 (110)

English Track majors

English Track units in the guide include Global Economics, Global Business Administration, Human Science and Society, Chemical Engineering, Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nano Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. English Track students do not need TOPIK for major placement, major courses or graduation.

Korean Track applicants submit TOPIK, a Korean language institute transcript or a King Sejong Institute certificate, and can apply without one as a candidate with a preliminary offer.

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Who is exempt from the English test

Nationals of a country where English is a native or official language, and applicants who completed all of middle and high school in such a country, are exempt from submitting an English test, based on the standards of Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The guide does not list the countries, so Indian, Pakistani and Nigerian applicants should confirm with SKKU's admissions office whether they qualify.

Scores announced after the application deadline cannot be submitted, so book the test early.

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

Frequently asked questions

What IELTS score do I need for SKKU?+

The 2027 Spring guide requires an English test score for English Track applicants but states no fixed admission minimum. Exploratory Studies students need IELTS 6.5 to choose an English Track major.

Does SKKU accept IELTS One Skill Retake?+

No. SKKU does not recognise IELTS One Skill Retake or TOEFL MyBest Scores; scores must come from one sitting.

Can a high IELTS score get me an SKKU scholarship?+

Yes. IELTS 7.0 earns a 50% first-semester tuition waiver and IELTS 8.0 a 100% waiver.

How old can my IELTS be for SKKU?+

It must have been taken within two years before the start of the application period.

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Verified against the linked official sources on 11 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.

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