Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
Bologna PTE minimums by programme
From the programme pages for Civil Engineering, Archaeology (ACRA curriculum) and Embodied, Social and Cultural Systems.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering (master's, B2) | 59 | None stated |
| Archaeology, ACRA curriculum in English (master's, B2) | From GSE 50 | None stated |
| Embodied Social and Cultural Systems (master's, B2) | From GSE 50 | None stated |
Test rules and how to send your score
The Archaeology and Embodied Social and Cultural Systems pages say the PTE Academic Online test is not accepted and that certificates must be issued on or after 1 January 2023; you upload the certificate on Studenti Online with each application. The Civil Engineering page does not mention the online test or a date limit. None of the pages mentions PTE Core or a Pearson code.
On the Civil Engineering page, IELTS is listed at a minimum of 5.5 alongside PTE 59; the Archaeology page lists IELTS 5.5 to 7.0 as B2. The same pages also list the Pearson English International Certificate (formerly PTE General) by CEFR level, which is a different test from PTE Academic.
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If you fall short
The Civil Engineering page counts a degree taught fully in English of at least two years in the EU/EEA, the UK, the US and certain other listed countries as proof; it says MOI letters from other countries are not admissible. Applicants with a B2 English result from a previous career at Bologna's language centre (CLA) or another Italian university can self-certify it.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Bologna 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 Bologna need?+
It varies: 59 for the Civil Engineering master's, from GSE 50 for the Archaeology and Embodied Social and Cultural Systems master's.
Does Bologna accept PTE Academic Online?+
Not for the Archaeology and Embodied Social and Cultural Systems programmes, whose pages exclude it.
How old can my PTE certificate be?+
Those two pages require certificates issued from 1 January 2023.
Is PTE General the same as PTE Academic here?+
No. Bologna lists the Pearson English International Certificate separately by CEFR level.
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