University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for the University of Greenwich?

Greenwich accepts PTE Academic taken in person only. Degrees at IELTS 6.0, including most BA, BSc and BEng courses, need PTE 59 with no less than 51 in each skill. Courses at IELTS 6.5, including most MA, MSc and MBA degrees, need 63 with 51 in each skill, and IELTS 7.0 courses need 67.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Greenwich PTE scores by IELTS level

From the University of Greenwich English language requirements page, which lists IELTS by degree and then the PTE equivalent for each IELTS level.

IELTS equivalent (typical degrees)PTE overallMinimum per skill
IELTS 5.55151 in each skill
IELTS 6.0 (BA, BSc, BEng, MPharm)5951 in each skill
IELTS 6.5 (MA, MSc, MBA, LLB, LLM)6351 in each skill
IELTS 7.0 (for example nursing, midwifery, social work)6751 in each skill

Test rules at Greenwich

The row is headed "PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) - In Person only", so the online test is not accepted. The page does not distinguish PTE Academic from PTE Academic UKVI, set a validity period for PTE, or give a Pearson institution code.

Some Greenwich courses set their own component levels in IELTS, for example BSc Nursing at IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each skill; where a course sets higher skill scores, confirm the PTE skill minimum with admissions.

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If your PTE score falls short

Greenwich offers pre-sessional English programmes. The page says that if your IELTS has any skill below 5.5 it must be a UKVI-approved IELTS for pre-sessional entry; it does not give a PTE route for pre-sessional entry, so ask admissions.

For a Student visa, gov.uk asks for English at CEFR B2 for study at degree level or above and B1 below degree level, and says a university can assess degree-level applicants' English itself and may ask for a different test (gov.uk).

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Most MA, MSc and MBA courses are at IELTS 6.5, which Greenwich equates to PTE 63 with no less than 51 in each skill.

Does Greenwich accept PTE Online?+

No. Greenwich accepts PTE Academic in person only.

What PTE does Greenwich need for a bachelor's degree?+

59 with no less than 51 in each skill for BA, BSc and BEng degrees at IELTS 6.0.

What PTE does Greenwich equate to IELTS 7.0?+

67 with no less than 51 in each skill.

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