University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for the University of Nebraska Omaha?

The University of Nebraska Omaha asks for PTE Academic 44 for general undergraduate admission, 53 for engineering programmes and 66 for the English major. The Graduate Council minimum is PTE 53, and individual programmes can ask for more. Graduate scores are valid for two years from the test date and must still be valid when your first term starts.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

UNO PTE minimums by programme

From the undergraduate English proficiency page, the Office of Graduate Studies entrance exams page and, as an example programme, the MS in Computer Science catalogue entry.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate: general admission44Not stated
Undergraduate: engineering programmes53Not stated
Undergraduate: English major66Not stated
Graduate (Graduate Council minimum)53Not stated; programmes may ask for more
MS in Computer Science53Not stated

Sending scores, validity and the IELTS comparison

Undergraduate scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to count as official. Graduate scores should be submitted electronically, or by post to the Office of Graduate Studies if electronic sending is not available; the page prints codes for TOEFL and Duolingo but not for PTE. Graduate scores are valid for two years from the test date and must be within that window at the start of your first term. UNO does not accept TOEFL MyBest, TOEFL Essentials or IELTS Indicator; it does not mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.

IELTS is 6.0, 6.5 and 7.0 for the three undergraduate bands and 6.5 for graduate study. Engineering also asks for a TOEFL writing score of 20 or IELTS writing of 5.5, with no PTE section minimum given.

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If you fall short

Undergraduates who meet UNO's academic standards but not the English requirement can qualify for Conditional Undergraduate Admission, and completing UNO's Intensive English Program meets the requirement. An associate degree with a 2.5 GPA, or English Composition I and Public Speaking at C or better with a 2.5 GPA, also counts. Graduate applicants who do not meet the English requirement may be eligible for the Intensive English Program.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UNO 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 Nebraska Omaha need?+

PTE Academic 44 for general undergraduate admission, 53 for engineering, 66 for the English major and 53 for graduate study.

How long is PTE valid for UNO graduate admission?+

Two years from the test date, and it must still be valid at the start of your first term.

Does UNO offer conditional admission?+

Yes, Conditional Undergraduate Admission for applicants who meet the academic standards but not the English requirement.

What PTE does the UNO MS in Computer Science need?+

PTE 53, alongside IELTS 6.5 and Duolingo 110.

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Guide updated on 1 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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