Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
TU Dublin PTE levels
From TU Dublin's English language requirements page. The page says some programmes need a higher score, shown on the programme page, and that postgraduate requirements are on individual programme pages.
| IELTS level on TU Dublin's table | PTE overall | Accepted for entry |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS 7.5 | 80 | Yes |
| IELTS 7.0 | 75 | Yes |
| IELTS 6.5 | 70 | Yes |
| IELTS 6.0 (standard minimum) | 65 (no additional criteria) | Yes |
| IELTS 5.5 | 60 | No |
| IELTS 5.0 | 55 | No |
Single sitting, validity and the IELTS level
Results must come from a single sitting, and you cannot combine results of several tests. Your certificate must have been issued within two years of the expected start of your course. The page lists Pearson PTE Academic and does not mention PTE Academic Online or an institution code.
Pearson's own PTE Core FAQ describes PTE Core as a general English test that is initially suitable only for work and migration routes to Canada, and says PTE Academic is the test accepted for university study.
For comparison, the same page sets the IELTS Academic minimum at 6.0 with no less than 6 in each component, so the PTE route has no per-skill floor while IELTS does.
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If your PTE score falls short
International Foundation Programmes need IELTS 5 or equivalent with at least 5 in each component; the comparison table places IELTS 5 alongside PTE 55. For postgraduate applicants, TU Dublin may also accept other evidence, such as a degree taken through English or in an English-speaking country.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your TU Dublin programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does TU Dublin need?+
65 for most programmes, with no additional sub-score criteria.
What PTE equals IELTS 6.5 at TU Dublin?+
TU Dublin's comparison table maps IELTS 6.5 to PTE 70, and IELTS 7.0 to PTE 75.
Does TU Dublin accept PTE 60?+
No. The table marks PTE 60 (equal to IELTS 5.5) as not accepted for entry.
How long is PTE valid for TU Dublin?+
Your certificate must be issued within two years of the expected start of your course, from a single sitting.
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