University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for University of Portland?

The University of Portland asks undergraduates for a PTE Academic score of 58 or above. No per-skill minimum is set for PTE. Graduate requirements vary by programme, and the graduate list gives TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo scores but no PTE figure. Conditional admission is open to undergraduates on a home government scholarship.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

University of Portland PTE minimums by level

From the University of Portland's English language proficiency page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate58None stated
GraduateNo PTE figure on the programme listNot applicable

Test rules and how to send your score

The page lists the PTE Academic exam among accepted tests. It does not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core, a validity period or a Pearson institution code. The code 4847 it prints is for TOEFL.

On the same page, undergraduate IELTS is 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in reading and writing, and TOEFL iBT is 71 with at least 16 in reading and writing. So PTE 58 is the PTE route to the IELTS 6.5 level, without a per-skill floor.

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If you fall short

The University of Portland's conditional admission page offers conditional admission to undergraduates applying for a home government scholarship who need to improve their English. They must reach the minimum score before full admission; the page names TOEFL iBT 71 or IELTS 6.5 and gives no PTE figure. Graduate applicants are asked to email International Student Services about eligibility.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your University of Portland 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 Portland need?+

PTE Academic 58 or above for undergraduates.

Does the University of Portland list PTE for graduate programmes?+

No. The graduate list gives TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo scores by programme.

Is there a per-skill PTE minimum?+

None is stated for PTE. IELTS and TOEFL carry reading and writing minimums.

Who can get conditional admission at Portland?+

Undergraduates applying for a home government scholarship who need to improve their English.

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Guide updated on 2 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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