Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Calgary PTE minimums by programme
From the University of Calgary undergraduate calendar's English language proficiency table, which the undergraduate English requirements page links to, and the Faculty of Graduate Studies how to apply page.
| Programme or faculty | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Most undergraduate programmes | 60 | Not set |
| Faculty of Nursing | 65 | 65 in each skill |
| Werklund School of Education | 80 | 75 in each skill |
| Graduate studies (FGS minimum) | 59 | Not set; programmes may ask more |
Test rules and how to send your score
The calendar does not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core or a PTE validity period. It says that if you submit an English test score, even when not required, it will be considered and must meet the minimums. Law, Graduate Studies, the Cumming School of Medicine (except Health Sciences and Community Rehabilitation) and Veterinary Medicine set their own English rules.
In the same table IELTS Academic is 6.5 for most programmes, 7.0 with no band below 7.0 for Nursing and 8.0 with no band below 7.0 for Education. Graduate studies pairs PTE 59 with IELTS 6.5 (no section below 6.0). Neither page gives a Pearson institution code.
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If you fall short
The undergraduate page offers the Academic Communication Certificate (ACC), UCalgary's English pathway, which takes 4 to 11 months and may allow conditional admission to a degree. The graduate page accepts the ACC with at least B+ in each course. The pages do not give a PTE entry score for the ACC.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your University of Calgary 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 Calgary need?+
PTE Academic 60 for most undergraduate programmes. Nursing needs 65 with no skill below 65 and Education 80 with no skill below 75.
What PTE score is needed for a master's at UCalgary?+
The Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum is 59 or higher. Your programme may set a higher standard.
Does UCalgary accept PTE Online?+
The calendar and graduate page do not mention the online PTE. Confirm with admissions first.
Is there a PTE pathway at UCalgary?+
The Academic Communication Certificate is the English pathway. The pages do not give a PTE entry score for it.
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