Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
FSU PTE minimums
Figures from the undergraduate English proficiency page, the Graduate School international admissions page and the Wertheim College of Business international page.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate admission | 55 | None stated |
| Graduate admission (university minimum) | 55 | None stated |
| Wertheim College of Business, graduate | 66 | None stated |
Validity, self-reporting and IELTS
The undergraduate page says scores are official only when sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the testing agency, and are no longer valid after two years. The Wertheim page accepts tests taken within the past two years. At graduate level, the Graduate School says most departments will start reviewing with self-reported scores, entered on your Online Status Page, while official scores arrive. None of the pages mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.
For comparison, the undergraduate and graduate pages ask Academic IELTS 6.5 against PTE 55, and Wertheim asks IELTS 7 against PTE 66.
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If your PTE score falls short
The Graduate School page accepts successful completion of Level 8 (Advanced) at FSU's Center for Intensive English Studies (CIES) in place of a test score. It also says the requirement can be waived at university level for applicants with a bachelor's degree or higher from the US or an English-speaking country, though your department may still ask for proof.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your FSU programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does FSU need?+
PTE 55 for undergraduate and graduate admission; PTE 66 for Wertheim College of Business graduate programmes.
How long is PTE valid for FSU?+
The undergraduate page says scores are no longer valid after two years; Wertheim accepts tests from the past two years.
Can I self-report PTE to FSU graduate admissions?+
Yes. Most departments begin review with self-reported scores while official scores arrive.
Is there a non-test route at FSU?+
Completing Level 8 at FSU's Center for Intensive English Studies is accepted for graduate admission.
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