Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Temple PTE minimums by level
From the first-year international page, the graduate required documents page and the College of Engineering graduate admissions page.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| First-year: university admission | 53 | Not stated |
| First-year: University Bridge admission | 50 to 52 | Not stated |
| Graduate (university minimum) | 53 | Not stated |
| Engineering graduate | 53 | Not stated |
Test rules and how to send your score
The graduate page asks for official results from a test of academic English. The engineering page says official PTE Academic score reports should be sent directly to Temple University. The pages give Temple's code 2906 for TOEFL, GRE and GMAT but no PTE code, and they do not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core or a validity period.
For comparison, first-year IELTS is 6.0 for university admission and 5.5 for bridge admission, while graduate IELTS is 6.5.
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If you fall short
First-year applicants with PTE 50 to 52 fall in the University Bridge admission band. The graduate page does not list a lower band, so graduate applicants below 53 should ask their programme.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Temple programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Temple University need?+
PTE Academic 53 for both undergraduate and graduate admission.
What is Temple's University Bridge PTE range?+
PTE 50 to 52 for first-year applicants.
Does Temple Engineering need a higher PTE?+
No. The engineering graduate page lists 53 on PTE Academic.
How do I send PTE scores to Temple?+
Official PTE Academic score reports should be sent directly to Temple University.
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