Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Alberta PTE minimums by level
From the undergraduate language requirements page and the Graduate Program Manual section 5.8.
| Programme or level | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate English Language Proficiency | 61 | 60 in each communicative skill |
| Graduate (Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies) | 61 | 60 band minimum; departments may ask more |
| Spoken English Proficiency (Education, Nursing and others) | Not listed | PTE is not on the spoken English table |
Test rules and how to send your score
Neither page mentions PTE Academic Online or PTE Core. The graduate manual says applicants who take PTE must request that the University be given access to their score, and that departments should receive results directly; it adds that scores more than two years old cannot be verified, so you would normally need to retest.
On the undergraduate page, IELTS Academic (in person or IELTS Online) needs 6.5 with no band below 6.0, which is the IELTS counterpart to PTE 61 with 60s. The spoken English table asks IELTS Speaking 7.5, TOEFL Speaking 5.0 or Duolingo 140, with no PTE option.
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If you fall short
Undergraduates can meet the requirement with six credits of transferable university English at B+ or better, or by completing the University's EAP 136 and INT D 137. For graduate study, a department may recommend conditional admission subject to passing EAP 500 at the Faculty of Extension before the programme starts. Neither route is tied to a PTE score on these pages.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your University of Alberta programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does the University of Alberta need?+
PTE Academic 61 overall with at least 60 in each communicative skill, for undergraduate and graduate admission.
Can I use PTE for Nursing at the University of Alberta?+
PTE can meet the general English requirement, but the Spoken English Proficiency table, required for programmes such as Nursing and Education, lists only TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo.
How long is PTE valid for University of Alberta graduate admission?+
The graduate manual says scores more than two years old cannot be verified, so you would normally need to retake the test.
Does the University of Alberta accept PTE Online?+
Neither the undergraduate page nor the graduate manual mentions the online PTE. Ask admissions before you book it.
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