University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for the University at Albany?

The University at Albany asks for PTE 50 for undergraduate admission and PTE Academic 53 for general graduate admission. No skill minimums are published, and some departments require more. Graduate scores from a test taken more than two years before you apply are not accepted, and only official scores sent by the testing institution count.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

UAlbany PTE minimums

The figures come from the international undergraduate page and the graduate international applicants page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate (first year and transfer)50None stated
Graduate, general admission53None stated

Test rules and how to send PTE to UAlbany

The graduate page says scores from an exam taken more than two years before the application date are not accepted, only official scores sent by the testing institution count, and an application is not complete without them. It gives a TOEFL code but no Pearson code, and does not mention PTE Academic Online.

For comparison, the graduate page asks IELTS 6.5 against PTE 53, and the undergraduate page asks IELTS 6.0 against PTE 50.

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If your PTE score falls short

The graduate page says some programmes offer conditional admission with the Intensive English Language Program (IELP) if all other standards are met, and asks you to contact graduate recruitment to check whether yours takes part. It also allows a waiver after four full-time semesters with at least a B average at a US college or one in an approved country.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UAlbany programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does UAlbany need for a master's?+

PTE Academic 53 for general admission; some departments ask more.

What PTE do UAlbany undergraduates need?+

50.

How old can my PTE be for UAlbany graduate admission?+

The test must be taken no more than two years before you submit your application.

Does UAlbany offer conditional admission?+

Some graduate programmes do, through the Intensive English Language Program.

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Guide updated on 1 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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