University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Barry University?

Barry University in Miami asks for Pearson PTE Academic 44 or above for undergraduate admission and 53 for its graduate school. Graduate scores are valid for two years, and some graduate programmes set a higher minimum. Undergraduates can instead have their school send a medium-of-instruction letter confirming that English was the main language of teaching.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Barry PTE minimums by level

From the undergraduate international students page and the graduate international students page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate44Not stated
Graduate53Not stated; some programmes ask for more

Validity and the IELTS comparison

The graduate page says scores are only valid for two years and that the minimum acceptable score may be higher for some programmes. Neither page mentions PTE Academic Online, PTE Core or a Pearson code.

IELTS is 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate applicants. TOEFL iBT is 61 and 79, and Duolingo 85 and 95.

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Waivers

Undergraduates can submit a Medium of Instruction letter from their school certifying that English was the primary language of instruction. For graduate study, the English requirement may be waived for applicants with at least 24 college-level credits from an institution where English is the language of instruction. Neither page describes conditional admission.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Barry University need?+

Pearson PTE Academic 44 for undergraduate admission and 53 for graduate admission.

How long is PTE valid for Barry graduate admission?+

Two years.

Can I use an MOI letter instead of PTE at Barry?+

For undergraduate admission, yes: your school can send a Medium of Instruction letter.

What IELTS matches PTE 53 at Barry?+

Barry lists IELTS 6.5 for graduate admission alongside PTE 53.

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Guide updated on 1 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.

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