University English requirements

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

The University of Groningen uses three admissions levels. PTE Academic needs 61 overall for Level 1 (many bachelor's programmes), 66 for Level 2 (most master's and many bachelor's) and 71 for Level 3 (selective and research master's). Each level also sets its own minimum for listening, reading, speaking and writing, and writing is the highest at Levels 2 and 3.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

Groningen PTE minimums by admissions level

From the central language requirement page. Sub-scores are listening / reading / speaking / writing.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Level 1 (CEFR B2), many bachelor's61L 54, R 54, S 60, W 60
Level 2 (CEFR B2/C1), most master's66L 58, R 64, S 56, W 70
Level 3 (CEFR C1), selective and research master's71L 58, R 64, S 58, W 70

Test rules and how to send your score

PTE Academic certificates are valid for two years. The page's online options, accepted only when you cannot reach a test centre, are IELTS Online and TOEFL iBT Home Edition; PTE Academic Online is not on that list, and PTE Core is not mentioned. No Pearson institution code is given, so follow the upload instructions in your application.

Two exceptions lower listening and reading only: Faculty of Economics and Business bachelor's programmes accept PTE 46 listening and 47 reading at Level 1, and the LLB International and European Law and the Law master's accept 54 listening and 62 reading at Level 3. On the same table, IELTS Academic is 6.0, 6.5 and 7.0 for Levels 1 to 3.

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If you fall short

The page does not describe a conditional route with a PTE entry point. Look up your programme's level first, because a PTE 66 that clears Level 2 can still fail Level 3 on writing, where 70 is needed at both higher levels.

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Most master's are Level 2: 66 overall, with 58 listening, 64 reading, 56 speaking and 70 writing.

What about bachelor's programmes?+

Many are Level 1: 61 overall, with 54 listening and reading and 60 speaking and writing.

Is PTE Academic Online accepted?+

It is not on the page's list of online options, which names IELTS Online and TOEFL iBT Home Edition.

How long is a PTE score valid for Groningen?+

Two years.

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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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