Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
UvA PTE minimums by programme
From the programme pages for Economics and Business Economics, the Business Administration MSc and the Faculty of Science master's (the Artificial Intelligence page lists the whole faculty).
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| BSc Economics and Business Economics | 71 | 65 |
| MSc Business Administration | 71 | 65 |
| MSc Artificial Intelligence, Biological Sciences, Computational Science, Information Studies, Software Engineering and others | 76 | 71 |
| MSc Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, Security and Network Engineering, Stochastics and Financial Mathematics | 71 | 65 |
Test rules and how to send your score
Scores may not be older than two years: the bachelor's and Business Administration pages count back from the programme start (for September 2027, tests from September 2025 onwards), while the science page counts from the day you apply. All three pages say other test versions or modules are not accepted, and none names PTE Academic Online or PTE Core as accepted. Upload your result with the application; no Pearson code is given.
The bachelor's and Business Administration pages accept a sufficient score sent after the deadline if the test was taken before it. The science page wants a sufficient result by the application deadline and puts applications without one on hold. On the same pages, IELTS is 6.5 (6.0 per band) for Economics, and 7.0 (6.5 per band) for the AI group.
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If you fall short
None of these pages describes a conditional offer or pre-sessional course with a PTE entry point, so a score below the minimum means a retake before the deadline. Check whether your programme sits in the 76 or the 71 group before you book: the gap is five points overall and six per skill.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UvA 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 Amsterdam need?+
71 with 65 in each skill for Economics and Business Administration; 76 with 71 each for AI and similar science master's.
Does UvA accept PTE Academic Online?+
The pages do not list it and say other test versions are not accepted.
How old can my PTE score be?+
No more than two years, counted as each programme page states.
What is the IELTS equivalent for UvA Economics?+
IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 per band, 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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