Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
QUB PTE Academic minimums by course type
From Queen's University Belfast's English language requirements, in its table of other acceptable qualifications that test all four skills. The University Coursefinder states which level each course uses.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistically less demanding courses (comparable to IELTS 6.0, 5.5 each) | 64 | 59 in each component |
| Most courses (comparable to IELTS 6.5, 5.5 each) | 69 | 59 in each component |
| Linguistically more demanding courses (comparable to IELTS 7.0, 5.5 each) | 76 | 59 in each component |
Test rules at Queen's
The page says PTE Academic must be taken in person at an official Pearson test centre and that the PTE Academic Online test is not accepted. The validity period is two years. Applicants with deferred offers must hold an English qualification still valid for CAS and visa purposes at the new start date. The page gives no Pearson institution code.
Queen's names IELTS Academic (SELT and non-SELT) and TOEFL as the tests it accepts for direct admission, and lists PTE among other acceptable qualifications. For courses below degree level, the page says you will need a Secure English Language Test (SELT).
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If your PTE score falls short
The page lists Queen's University Belfast International Study Centre pre-sessional English courses (on campus and online) and its Academic English Test as alternative routes; applicants for those programmes are told to contact the International Study Centre at isc@qub.ac.uk for its own requirements.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Queen's programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Queen's University Belfast need?+
64, 69 or 76 overall depending on the course, each with at least 59 in every component.
Does QUB accept PTE Academic Online?+
No. PTE Academic must be taken in person at an official Pearson test centre.
How long is PTE valid for Queen's?+
Two years.
What is the PTE equivalent of IELTS 6.5 at QUB?+
69 overall with 59 in each component, for most courses.
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