Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
DBU PTE minimums by level
From the undergraduate admissions catalog and the graduate admissions catalog.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 48 | None stated |
| Graduate | 53 | None stated |
Test rules and how to send your score
Both catalogs ask for an official PTE score. They do not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core, a validity period or a Pearson code. Graduate international applicants apply through the Department of International Admissions and Immigration, not the Office of Graduate Admissions.
In the same catalogs, IELTS is 6.0 with no band below 5 for undergraduates and 6 with no band below 5.5 for graduates. TOEFL iBT is 71 and 79.
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If you fall short
DBU's Intensive English Program runs five 8-week terms a year with six levels, and admission to it can come with acceptance to a degree program. For graduate study, international students who meet all requirements get full admission; others approved for admission are granted provisionary admission until requirements are met and 12 graduate credit hours are completed. The undergraduate catalog also lets senior international staff waive the requirement for students who studied in the US.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your DBU programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Dallas Baptist University need?+
An official PTE score of 48 for undergraduates and 53 for graduate study.
Does DBU set PTE section minimums?+
The catalogs give overall scores only.
What is provisionary admission at DBU?+
Graduate applicants who do not meet every requirement can be admitted provisionally until they meet them and complete 12 graduate credit hours.
Does DBU have an English program?+
Yes. The Intensive English Program has six levels across five 8-week terms a year.
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