University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Brooklyn College?

Brooklyn College sets English scores program by program. The MS in Computer Science lists PTE 58 to 63 next to IELTS 6.5, and the MS in Finance asks PTE 70 next to IELTS 7. Graduate admissions accepts Pearson scores sent electronically, from a test taken within the past two years. Check your own program page for its figure.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Brooklyn College PTE minimums

From the MS in Computer Science page and the MS in Finance page. The graduate supporting documents page accepts TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson or Duolingo but leaves the minimum to each program.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
MS in Computer Science (F-1 or J-1 students)58 to 63None stated
MS in Finance70None stated

Test rules and how PTE compares

The supporting documents page says your score must come directly from the testing administrator, from a test within the past two years, and that Pearson scores should be sent electronically to Brooklyn College CUNY Graduate Admissions. The Computer Science page prints PTE as a range, 58 to 63, without saying which end applies to whom. Neither page mentions PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.

On the same program pages, IELTS is 6.5 for Computer Science and 7 for Finance. The English test applies to applicants with a degree from a country where English is not the only official language; US citizens and permanent residents are exempt for Finance.

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If you fall short

The pages read do not describe conditional admission for English. The Computer Science program accepts nondegree applicants, but that is about prerequisites, not English scores.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Brooklyn College need?+

It depends on the program: PTE 58 to 63 for the MS in Computer Science and PTE 70 for the MS in Finance.

How do I send PTE scores to Brooklyn College?+

Ask Pearson to send them electronically to Brooklyn College CUNY Graduate Admissions.

How old can my PTE score be for Brooklyn College?+

The test must have been taken within the past two years.

What IELTS matches Brooklyn College's PTE 70?+

The MS in Finance page pairs PTE 70 with IELTS 7.

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