University English requirements

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

The University of Iceland asks for PTE Academic 58 for its international undergraduate programmes and most graduate schools. Most Humanities graduate programmes need 60, the English BA needs 65, and the MA in English, English Teaching and Literature, Culture and Media need 76. PTE Academic is accepted at a test centre or online.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

University of Iceland PTE minimums by programme

From the English proficiency requirements page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
International undergraduate programmes58None stated
English BA65None stated
Graduate: Education, Engineering and Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences58None stated
Graduate: most Humanities programmes60None stated
MA in English, English Teaching, Literature Culture and Media76None stated
Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies58None stated

Test rules and how to send your score

The page lists PTE Academic in a test centre or online as accepted. Scores count only if the university can verify them online, and you attach the score sheet (or a confirmation of test registration) to the online application, sending it no later than 1 February if you cannot upload it. The page gives no age limit for PTE and does not mention PTE Core.

On the same page, IELTS Academic (test centre only) is 6.5 for most programmes, 7.0 for the English BA and 7.5 for the MA in English group.

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If you fall short

Medium of instruction is not accepted as proof, except for previous study taught in English in the UK, US, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia or Canada. Environmental and Natural Resources (MA) under Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies has its own figure, so check the course catalogue.

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

Pearson has discontinued PTE Academic Online for new bookings, so plan on a test-centre PTE Academic sitting even where this page still lists the online version. See can you take PTE at home.

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does the University of Iceland need?+

58 for most international programmes; 60 for most Humanities graduate programmes; 65 for the English BA; 76 for the MA in English group.

Is PTE Academic Online accepted?+

Yes, the page lists PTE Academic in a test centre or online.

Is there a per-skill PTE minimum?+

None is stated.

What is the IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS Academic 6.5 for most programmes.

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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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