What TOEFL score do I need for Engineering & Technology 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 Engineering & Technology in Japan from São Tomé and Príncipe?

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 Engineering & Technology in Japan — from São Tomé and Príncipe

Planning to study Engineering & Technology in Japan from São Tomé and Príncipe — perhaps as an engineer? 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 Engineering & Technology 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 Engineering & Technology 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 São Tomé and Príncipe: funded study and which test the scholarship accepts

Named scholarships you may search: Bolsas do governo português, Camões (Portugal), Brazilian scholarships (PEC-G), Erasmus+ — most accept TOEFL or IELTS, but confirm each programme's accepted tests.
TOEFL is widely accepted for university admission; for any visa or PR step, check that route separately (TOEFL is not accepted for Canada PR or UK visas).
Recognition: Ministério da Educação e Ensino Superior — reconhecimento de habilitações.

How students in São Tomé and Príncipe search

estudar no estrangeiro
bolsas de estudo no exterior
estudar em Portugal
bolsa Camões
PEC-G Brasil

São Tomé and Príncipe is Portuguese-speaking, so Portugal is the leading destination (study in Portuguese); English-taught programmes need TOEFL/IELTS.

From São Tomé and Príncipe — the essentials

Costs in:: São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (Db)
Credentials:: Ministério da Educação e Ensino Superior — reconhecimento de habilitações
Funding to search:: Bolsas do governo português, Camões (Portugal), Brazilian scholarships (PEC-G), Erasmus+
Where São Tomé and Príncipe students go:: Portugal, Brazil, Angola, France, Cuba
Apply from:: São Tomé, Trindade, Santo Amaro

Engineering & Technology universities in Japan

Accredited Japan universities in our directory offer Engineering & Technology. A few examples:

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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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