Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
CWRU PTE minimums by level
From the undergraduate international applicants page, the graduate international applicant page and the graduate application instructions.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 61 | Not stated |
| Graduate (School of Graduate Studies minimum) | 61 | Not stated |
| Art History and Museum Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry Entrepreneurship, Molecular and Cellular Biology of Disease, Organizational Behavior | 68 | Not stated |
Test rules and how to send your score
Graduate scores are valid for two years from the date of testing, and the school will not superscore across exam dates. You can upload an unofficial report while applying; the instructions say PTE scores can be sent officially through the Pearson website to be verified online. The pages do not mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.
For comparison, the graduate IELTS minimum is 7.0, or 6.5 for Course Focused Engineering master's programmes, and the undergraduate IELTS minimum is 7.
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If you fall short
The School of Graduate Studies states that it does not offer conditional admission without official language scores that meet the minimum. A waiver is possible after a degree taught in English, but not for Molecular and Cellular Biology of Disease.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Case Western programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Case Western need?+
PTE Academic 61 for undergraduate and graduate admission.
Which CWRU departments ask for PTE 68?+
Art History and Museum Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry Entrepreneurship, Molecular and Cellular Biology of Disease and Organizational Behavior.
Does Case Western superscore PTE?+
No. The graduate page says exams will not be superscored.
Does CWRU offer conditional admission for low PTE scores?+
The School of Graduate Studies says it does not.
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