Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
UNCG PTE scores by level
From the international requirements page and the graduate admissions catalog.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, direct entry | 53 | No per-skill minimum printed |
| Graduate School | 67 | No per-skill minimum printed |
Test rules and how PTE compares with IELTS
UNCG asks for official test results sent directly from test centres. It publishes codes for TOEFL, SAT, ACT and IELTS but no PTE code, so ask admissions how to send a PTE report. The graduate rules state that English scores must not be more than two years old from the date of application submission. Neither page mentions PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.
On the same pages, IELTS is 6.5 for both undergraduate and graduate entry, so the PTE bar for graduate study (67) is set well above the undergraduate one (53) even though the IELTS figure is the same.
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If you fall short
UNCG offers conditional undergraduate admission to otherwise qualified applicants below the listed scores, through the INTERLINK intensive English programme on campus. For graduate applicants, completing INTERLINK Level 6 is listed as an exemption from the English test.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UNCG programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does UNCG need for undergraduates?+
PTE Academic 53 for direct entry to bachelor's programmes.
What PTE score does UNCG need for graduate school?+
PTE Academic 67.
How old can my PTE score be for UNCG graduate admission?+
No more than two years old from the date you submit the application.
Can I get conditional admission to UNCG?+
Undergraduates below the listed scores can be offered conditional admission through INTERLINK.
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