Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
UNNC PTE minimums by entry route
From UNNC's undergraduate entry requirements and postgraduate taught entry requirements. The figure in brackets on those pages is the minimum the table below gives per skill. The MBA has its own course page.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate preliminary year (year one) | 59 | 53 |
| Undergraduate qualifying year (year two) | 71 | 65 |
| Year two: BA English Language and Applied Linguistics, BA English Language and Literature, BA English with International Business | 76 | 65 |
| MSc Computer Science, Urbanism and Sustainable Environments, Electronic Communications and Computer Engineering, Innovative Design, Intelligent Infrastructure and Management | 65 | 59 |
| Other taught master's (not the MBA) | 71 | 65 |
Test rules and the IELTS comparison
Both pages say only offline English test scores are accepted, so PTE Academic Online will not count. Neither page mentions PTE Core, a validity period or a Pearson institution code. BEng Aerospace Engineering lists only IELTS levels (6.0 with 5.5 in each element for the preliminary year, 6.5 with 6.0 for year two), and the page adds that alternative test scores may be considered.
On the same pages, PTE 59 sits beside IELTS 5.5 (no element below 5.0), PTE 71 beside IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0 for undergraduates, 6.0 in any element for master's), PTE 65 beside IELTS 6.0 (5.5) and PTE 76 beside IELTS 7.0.
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If you fall short
UNNC's Centre for English Language Education (CELE) runs pre-master programmes, and the postgraduate page says successful completion of the pre-sessional programme meets the minimum English requirement for postgraduate admission. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UNNC programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does UNNC need for undergraduates?+
59 with a minimum of 53 for preliminary year entry, or 71 with a minimum of 65 for direct year two entry.
What PTE score does UNNC need for a master's?+
65 (59) for five MSc courses including Computer Science, and 71 (65) for other taught master's except the MBA.
Does UNNC accept PTE Academic Online?+
No. Both pages say only offline English test scores are accepted.
Is there a pre-sessional route at UNNC?+
Yes for postgraduates. Completing CELE's pre-sessional programme meets the English requirement.
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