Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
UMKC PTE minimums by programme
From the English proficiency policy page.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 48 | 44 in all skills |
| Graduate | 53 | None stated |
| B.Arch and BS Urban Planning and Design | 65 | None stated |
| Conservatory undergraduate, master's and certificate programmes | 53 | None stated |
| Doctor of Musical Arts | 65 | None stated |
| Clinical Psychology PhD and Dental Hygiene | 56 | None stated |
Test rules and how to send your score
The page lists reporting code 6872 for TOEFL only and does not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core, a validity period or a PTE sending method.
On the same page, undergraduates need IELTS Academic 6.0 with 5.5 in all bands against PTE 48 with 44 in all skills, and graduate applicants need IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in all bands against PTE 53 with no skill minimum.
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If you fall short
For Conservatory programmes, students may be considered for conditional admission if they meet UMKC's undergraduate minimum scores, and start their programme after completing the Applied Language Institute's required English coursework.
The page also says master's and PhD applicants to Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, Chemistry and Engineering who earned a bachelor's or master's degree in Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka or Turkey do not need to submit proof of English proficiency.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UMKC programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does UMKC need?+
PTE 48 with 44 in all skills for undergraduates and PTE 53 for graduate study.
Do Indian or Pakistani graduates need PTE for UMKC computer science?+
No. Master's and PhD applicants in those science and engineering programmes with a degree from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Egypt or Turkey are exempt.
Which UMKC programmes need PTE 65?+
The B.Arch, BS Urban Planning and Design and the Doctor of Musical Arts.
Does UMKC offer conditional admission?+
Conservatory applicants who meet the undergraduate minimum can be considered, with Applied Language Institute coursework first.
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