Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Mizzou PTE minimums by level
From the undergraduate English language requirements page and the Graduate School international applicants page.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate: most colleges | 59 | Not stated |
| Undergraduate: Education and Human Development, Journalism, Nursing | 65 | Not stated |
| Graduate (Graduate School minimum) | 59 | Not stated |
| Graduate: Informatics | 61 | Not stated |
| Graduate: Educational, School and Counseling Psychology | 62 | Not stated |
| Graduate: Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Health Administration and others | 66 | Some add a speaking minimum |
Test rules and how to send your score
Graduate scores are valid for two years beyond the test date and must still be valid at the start of the entrance term. The undergraduate page asks for a score not older than two years and says Mizzou does not accept the IELTS Online, but it does not mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core. Neither page gives a Pearson sending method.
For comparison, both pages set IELTS at 6.5 with no section below 6.
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After admission
Even with the required PTE score, undergraduates whose first language is not English must take the English Language Support Program placement exams. These can lead to ELSP courses, which must be passed within the first two semesters.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Mizzou programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Mizzou need?+
PTE Academic 59 overall for both undergraduate and graduate admission.
Which Mizzou schools ask for PTE 65?+
Undergraduate Education and Human Development, Journalism and Nursing.
How long is a PTE score valid for Mizzou graduate admission?+
Two years beyond the test date, and it must be valid at the start of the entrance term.
Do I still take an English test at Mizzou after admission?+
Undergraduates whose first language is not English take the ELSP placement exams.
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