What TOEFL score do I need for Computer Science & IT in Japan?

Japanese universities — especially English-taught (Global/G30-type) programmes — are a major TOEFL market and widely accept it for admission (commonly ~80+ on the retiring 0–120 scale / ~4.5+ on the new 1–6 scale; set per university). Confirm both during the transition. Many universities and visa authorities are still updating their thresholds during the 2026–2028 transition — confirm the current figure (and which scale, new 1–6 or old 0–120) on the official source before you rely on it.

Is TOEFL accepted for Computer Science & IT in Japan from Brazil?

TOEFL is accepted for university admission in Japan; the band is set per programme. For any visa or PR step, check that route separately.

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TOEFL for Computer Science & IT in Japan — from Brazil

Planning to study Computer Science & IT in Japan from Brazil — perhaps as a software engineer or data scientist? Here's the TOEFL you'll need, the score range universities there look for, and how to confirm it on the new 1.0–6.0 scale.

The TOEFL score for Computer Science & IT in Japan

Japanese universities — especially English-taught (Global/G30-type) programmes — are a major TOEFL market and widely accept it for admission (commonly ~80+ on the retiring 0–120 scale / ~4.5+ on the new 1–6 scale; set per university). Confirm both during the transition.

Most universities in Japan accept TOEFL for admission where an English-language test is required. Globally, TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and institutions across over 160 countries. Confirm the exact score your programme needs on its official admissions page.

Your overall TOEFL score is now the AVERAGE of the four sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing), each scored 1.0–6.0 in half-band steps — not the old 0–120 sum. The scale is CEFR-aligned.

The Computer Science & IT requirement is set per programme (postgraduate often higher) — confirm the current figure on the university's official page. Many universities and visa authorities are still updating their thresholds during the 2026–2028 transition — confirm the current figure (and which scale, new 1–6 or old 0–120) on the official source before you rely on it.

Coming from China: TOEFL for competitive US and university admissions

TOEFL is a primary, broadly-accepted admission test — especially strong for the US.
More selective universities ask for higher bands on the new 1–6 scale; the exact figure is set per university — confirm it on the official admissions page.
Verification: Brazilian diploma — Hague Apostille for use abroad (no central attestation).

How students in Brazil search

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English-taught programmes require TOEFL/IELTS; Brazilians research in Portuguese.

From Brazil — the essentials

Costs in:: Brazilian Real (R$)
Credentials:: Brazilian diploma — Hague Apostille for use abroad (no central attestation)
Funding to search:: Fulbright Brazil, Chevening, CAPES/CNPq
Where Brazil students go:: United States, Portugal, Canada, Australia
Apply from:: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Belo Horizonte

Computer Science & IT universities in Japan

Accredited Japan universities in our directory offer Computer Science & IT. A few examples:

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Computer Science & IT in Japan from other countries

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Always confirm. TOEFL requirements change and vary by university, programme and visa route — always confirm the current figure with the official body before you rely on it. This page is honest guidance, not immigration advice.

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