University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Stockholm University?

Stockholm University requires English 6 for its programmes, which you meet with PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online at 62 overall with 61 in writing. Programmes that ask for English 7 need 68 overall with 61 in writing. Applications run through University Admissions in Sweden, which verifies your score through your PTE account.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

PTE Academic scores for Stockholm University

Stockholm University's admissions FAQ asks for English 6 and sends applicants to Universityadmissions.se, the national admissions service, for test scores.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
English 6 / English Level 2 (bachelor's and most master's)62Writing 61
English 7 / English Level 3 (some master's)68Writing 61

Test rules, sending scores and the IELTS comparison

PTE Academic and PTE Academic Online are both accepted. Upload your score report (Online results must be uploaded) and, in your PTE account, assign the result to "University Admissions in Sweden" so it can be verified; unverified results are not accepted. No PTE validity period is stated, and PTE Core is not mentioned.

On the same page, English 6 is IELTS Academic 6.5 with no section below 5.5, and English 7 is 7.0 with no section below 6.

Pearson has discontinued PTE Academic Online for new bookings, so plan on a test-centre PTE Academic sitting even where this page still lists the online version. See can you take PTE at home.

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If your PTE score falls short

Stockholm University does not offer preparatory English courses and does not accept late test results. Some programmes, for example in the Department of English, have higher compulsory requirements. Duolingo is not accepted.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Stockholm University need?+

PTE Academic 62 with 61 in writing for English 6, the usual requirement.

Does Stockholm University accept PTE Academic Online?+

Yes. University Admissions in Sweden accepts PTE Academic Online; upload the result.

How do I send PTE scores?+

Assign your result to "University Admissions in Sweden" in your PTE account and upload the score report.

Can I send my PTE after the deadline?+

No. Stockholm University does not accept late documents or test results.

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