University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for UW-Milwaukee?

UW-Milwaukee asks bachelor's applicants for PTE Academic 46 for full admission, with 36 to 45 leading to Full Admission Foundation and extra English. Master's and PhD applicants need PTE 58 for regular admission, while 50 to 57 leads to Dual Admission with English for Academic Purposes coursework. Scores cannot be more than two years old.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

UWM PTE bands

From the bachelor's English proficiency page and the master's and PhD English proficiency page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Bachelor's, Full Admission46None stated
Bachelor's, Full Admission Foundation36 to 45None stated
Master's and PhD, Regular Admission58None stated
Master's and PhD, Dual Admission50 to 57None stated

Test rules and how to send your score

Both pages say English test scores cannot be more than two years old. Their reporting notes cover TOEFL (school code 1473) and uploads of IELTS or Duolingo reports, but give no PTE sending instruction, and neither mentions PTE Academic Online or PTE Core. Individual graduate programmes may ask for more than these minimums.

On the same pages, IELTS 6.0 matches PTE 46 for bachelor's admission and IELTS 6.5 matches PTE 58 for graduate regular admission.

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If you fall short

Full Admission Foundation undergraduates complete up to two semesters of English for Academic Purposes alongside degree courses. Graduate Dual Admission students can take six academic credits plus EAP and must show full proficiency within three semesters. The page lists a qualifying TOEFL or IELTS score, or a CEFR C1 portfolio built on EAP 420 or EAP 435, as the ways to do this; it does not mention a PTE retake.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does UW-Milwaukee need?+

PTE 46 for full bachelor's admission and PTE 58 for regular master's and PhD admission.

What is UWM Dual Admission?+

Graduate admission with PTE 50 to 57: six academic credits plus English for Academic Purposes, with full proficiency due within three semesters.

How old can my PTE score be for UWM?+

No more than two years old.

Can I get into a UWM bachelor's programme with PTE 40?+

Scores of 36 to 45 lead to Full Admission Foundation with up to two semesters of EAP coursework.

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Guide updated on 1 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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