Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
University of Nevada, Reno PTE scores
Figures from the Graduate School international requirements page, the undergraduate international admissions page and the Nevada Global graduate admissions page.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate School minimum | 59 | None stated |
| Nevada Global, Graduate Direct | 59 | None stated |
| Nevada Global, Advanced MAP | 50 | None stated |
| Nevada Global, MAP | 46 | None stated |
| Undergraduate admission | 46 | None stated |
Validity and the IELTS comparison
The Graduate School page asks for official Pearson scores from a test taken within the past two years, and notes that programmes may require higher scores than the Graduate School minimum. None of the pages mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.
For comparison, the graduate page asks IELTS 6.5 (academic version) against PTE 59, and the undergraduate page asks IELTS 6.0 against PTE Academic 46.
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If your PTE score falls short
For graduate study, Nevada Global places students in a track based on their scores: Graduate Direct at PTE 59, Advanced MAP at 50 and MAP at 46. Its admissions team assigns the track.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Nevada, Reno 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 Nevada, Reno need?+
59 for graduate admission and PTE Academic 46 for undergraduates.
How old can my PTE be for UNR graduate admission?+
Taken within the past two years.
What PTE score do I need for Nevada Global's MAP track?+
46 for MAP and 50 for Advanced MAP.
What IELTS score matches PTE 59 at Nevada, Reno?+
IELTS 6.5, academic version.
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