Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
TUM PTE minimums
From TUM's central language certificates page, which applies to degree programmes taught in English.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic (test centre) | 65 | None stated |
| PTE Academic Online | 65 | None stated |
Test rules and how to send your score
Upload your PTE score report to the online application form in TUMonline; TUM says it will attempt to verify the certificate online. Proof of English normally has to be in before the end of the application period. The page does not mention PTE Core and gives no Pearson institution code.
On validity, the page says older recognised certificates are accepted if uploaded as a PDF, and that temporary validity printed on a certificate is not relevant to a TUM application, though the minimum scores still apply. On the same page, IELTS Academic (and IELTS Online Academic) needs 6.5 overall and TOEFL iBT needs 88, so PTE 65 is TUM's PTE route to that level.
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If you fall short
TUM does not describe a conditional admission or pre-sessional route with a PTE entry point. For some master's programmes, English credits from your bachelor's degree or (for some TUM School of Management programmes) a GMAT above 600 can count as proof instead; the programme's Academic and Examination Regulations (FPSO) decide that.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your TUM programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does TUM need?+
PTE Academic with an overall score of at least 65.
Does TUM accept PTE Academic Online?+
Yes, at the same overall 65.
Is there a per-skill PTE minimum at TUM?+
No. The page sets only the overall score.
Does my PTE score expire for TUM?+
TUM accepts older recognised certificates and says printed validity dates are not relevant, as long as the minimum is met.
What is the IELTS equivalent at TUM?+
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, listed on the same page.
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Guide updated on 2 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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