University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for the University of Tartu?

The University of Tartu asks for PTE Academic 59 for all of its bachelor's and master's programmes, with no per-skill minimum. Both PTE Academic and PTE Academic Online are accepted. The test must have been taken no more than two years before you apply and stay valid for at least a month after you submit, and the score must reach the university electronically through Pearson.
  • 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 Tartu PTE minimum

From Tartu's English language requirements page, which applies to all bachelor's and master's programmes.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
All bachelor's and master's programmes59None stated

Test rules and how to send your score

The page accepts PTE Academic and PTE Academic Online. Tests must have been taken no more than two years before applying, and must be valid at least one month after you submit the application. The score must be sent to the university electronically through the Pearson portal. PTE Core is not mentioned. Final results must reach Tartu by 15 April for bachelor's and 15 March for master's programmes.

On the same page, IELTS Academic is 6.0 with no part below 5.5, and IELTS Online is accepted too. TOEFL iBT is 75, or 4 on the new scale.

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If you fall short

Tartu waives the test if you completed secondary education in English in the EU/EEA, Switzerland, the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand, or studied full time in English for at least a year at a university in one of those countries; online or offshore study does not count. Applicants already in Estonia can take the university's own English test at B2, once per academic year.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Tartu programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does the University of Tartu need?+

59, for every bachelor's and master's programme.

Does Tartu accept PTE Academic Online?+

Yes. The page lists both PTE Academic and PTE Academic Online.

How do I send my PTE score to Tartu?+

Electronically through the Pearson portal.

When must my PTE result arrive?+

By 15 April for bachelor's and 15 March for master's programmes.

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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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