Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore accepts TOEFL iBT for English language proficiency. NTU is Asia's second-ranked university and operates entirely in English. TOEFL requirements are set by college and programme.
Does NTU Accept TOEFL?
Yes. NTU accepts TOEFL iBT alongside IELTS Academic and PTE Academic.
Exemption: Students from English-medium school systems (Singapore, UK, US, Australia, Canada, Malaysia English-stream, and others) are typically exempt from English proficiency tests.
NTU TOEFL Requirements — Undergraduate
| College | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering | 80 | 94–110 |
| College of Science | 80 | 94–110 |
| School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) | 80 | 94–110 |
| Nanyang Business School (undergraduate) | 85 | 100–115 |
| School of Humanities | 85 | 100–110 |
| College of Computing and Data Science | 80 | 94–110 |
| Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (MBBS) | 95 | 104–120 |
| National Institute of Education (NIE) | 85 | 100–110 |
LKCMedicine — NTU's medical school jointly run with Imperial College London — requires the highest TOEFL minimum at 95, reflecting the clinical standards of both institutions.
NTU TOEFL Requirements — Graduate
Nanyang Business School (Graduate)
| Programme | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (Full-Time) | 80 | 100–115 |
| MBA (Part-Time) | 80 | 100–115 |
| MSc Finance | 85 | 100–115 |
| MSc Accounting | 85 | 100–110 |
| MSc Marketing | 85 | 100–110 |
| MSc Business Analytics | 85 | 100–110 |
| PhD Business | 85 | 100–115 |
College of Computing and Data Science (Graduate)
| Programme | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Computer Science | 80 | 94–110 |
| MSc Data Science | 80 | 94–110 |
| MSc Artificial Intelligence | 80 | 94–110 |
| MSc Cybersecurity | 80 | 94–110 |
| PhD Computer Science | 80 | 94–110 |
College of Engineering (Graduate)
| Programme | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 80 | 94–110 |
| MSc Mechanical Engineering | 80 | 94–110 |
| MSc Chemical Engineering | 80 | 94–110 |
| PhD Engineering | 80 | 94–110 |
School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Graduate)
| Programme | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|
| MA Applied Linguistics | 85 | 100–115 |
| MA Communication Studies | 85 | 100–115 |
| MA International Studies | 85 | 100–110 |
Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (Graduate)
| Programme | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS (joint NTU-Imperial) | 95 | 107–120 |
| MSc / PhD Biomedical Sciences | 80 | 94–110 |
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
| Programme | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Strategic Studies | 85 | 100–115 |
| MSc International Relations | 85 | 100–115 |
| PhD International Relations | 85 | 104–120 |
NTU TOEFL — Summary Table
| Programme Area | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Engineering, Science, Computing) | 80 | 94–110 |
| Undergraduate Business / Humanities | 85 | 100–115 |
| Undergraduate Medicine (LKCMedicine) | 95 | 107–120 |
| NBS MBA | 80 | 100–115 |
| NBS Business (MSc) | 85 | 100–110 |
| Computing / Data Science (MSc) | 80 | 94–110 |
| Engineering (MSc) | 80 | 94–110 |
| Graduate Medicine (LKCMedicine) | 95 | 107–120 |
| RSIS (MSc/PhD) | 85 | 100–115 |
NTU vs. NUS — TOEFL Comparison
| Feature | NTU | NUS |
|---|---|---|
| General minimum | 80 | 85 |
| Business minimum | 85 | 85 |
| Medicine minimum | 95 | 100 |
| Law minimum | N/A | 100 |
| Policy school | RSIS 85 | LKY 100 |
Score Validity at NTU
TOEFL scores are valid for two years. NTU requires scores valid at the time of application. Main intake: August. Graduate deadlines vary by programme — typically January to April.
Common Mistakes NTU TOEFL Applicants Make
Applying to LKCMedicine with only 80. Medicine requires 95 iBT. An 80 falls well short of the stated minimum.
Treating 80 as competitive. For Computing, Data Science, and Business programmes, the competitive submitted score is 94–115. An 80 minimum score alongside a strong academic profile still signals a potential language concern.
Underestimating RSIS demands. The S. Rajaratnam School draws experienced security and policy professionals — a minimum submission of 85 understates the practical communication level of admitted students.
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