Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
Western Illinois PTE minimums by programme
From the English language proficiency page.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (default) | 49 | None stated |
| Undergraduate Music | 53 | None stated |
| Undergraduate Nursing | 56 | None stated |
| Graduate (default) | 49 | None stated |
| Graduate Accountancy, Business Administration | 53 | None stated |
| Graduate Music | 56 | None stated |
| Graduate English, Museum Studies | 68 | None stated |
Test rules and how to send your score
Scores must be less than two years old at the time you matriculate at WIU, which is later than the application date. The page lists PTE Academic among accepted tests and says to use school code 1900 for WIU. It does not mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.
The default IELTS level on the same page is 6.0, rising to 6.5 where PTE rises to 53 or 56, and to 7.5 (English) or 7.0 (Museum Studies) where PTE is 68.
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If you fall short
Freshmen are exempt after two years at a US high school with a 2.5 GPA in an academic core. Transfers are exempt after two years and 48 semester hours at a US institution, or with a recent US associate degree. Graduate applicants are exempt with a four-year US bachelor's degree within two years, or a year of graduate study at a US institution. The page does not describe conditional admission.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Western Illinois programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Western Illinois University need?+
PTE Academic 49 by default, with higher scores for some programmes.
Which WIU programmes need PTE 68?+
Graduate English and Museum Studies.
How old can my PTE score be?+
Less than two years old at the time of matriculation.
What PTE score does WIU nursing need?+
56 for undergraduate Nursing.
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