Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
University of Oslo PTE minimums for master's programmes
From UiO's English proficiency page for master's programmes. The page says UiO's requirement is higher than the national GSU list, and that the master's requirement differs from the bachelor's one.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Linguistics, English Literature, American and British Studies | 74 | 65 in each skill |
| All other English-taught master's programmes | 62 | 58 in each skill |
Test rules and how to send your score
The page lists "PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online". Results must be valid, meaning not older than two years, on the date of the application deadline. It does not mention PTE Core.
To send a PTE result, the page says to send your score report to the University of Oslo through your Pearson account and also upload a PDF of the score report to the application. It gives no institution code. Needing special test arrangements does not exempt you from the test.
On the same page, IELTS Academic is 6.5 with 6.5 in each component for most programmes and 7.5 with 7.0 in each for the European Languages group. IELTS One Skill Retake is not accepted.
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.
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If you fall short
UiO lists exemptions instead of a pathway: Cambridge C2 Proficiency or C1 Advanced at 180 or above, B2 First with grade A (180), certain International Baccalaureate English results, and country-specific rules for applicants who completed upper secondary school or a year of university in English in listed countries. The page does not describe conditional admission, so a lower PTE score means retaking the test.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your University of Oslo 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 Oslo need?+
62 with 58 in each skill for most English-taught master's programmes, and 74 with 65 in each for three European Languages programmes.
Does UiO accept PTE Academic Online?+
The master's English page lists PTE Academic and PTE Academic Online.
How old can my PTE score be?+
No more than two years old on the date of the application deadline.
How do I send my PTE score to UiO?+
Through your Pearson account, and also upload a PDF of the score report with your application.
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