Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
WU Vienna PTE minimum
From WU's language requirements page.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Program in Business and Economics (English-taught) | 70 | None stated |
| English-taught master's programmes | Not on the list | Not applicable |
Test rules and how to send your score
The bachelor's list reads "PTE Academic (at least 70 points)" and says you must present one English certificate at the latest when you are personally admitted to the degree programme. The page gives no validity period for English certificates, no Pearson sending code and no mention of PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.
On the same page, the bachelor's IELTS route is 6.0 (Academic, including the online version) and TOEFL iBT is 85, or 4.5 for tests from 21 January 2026. For master's, the C1 list is TOEFL iBT 100 (or 5), IELTS 7.0, Oxford Test of English Advanced 150, or Cambridge CAE or CPE at C1.
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If you fall short
Bachelor's applicants can also use a passing grade in English on a secondary school certificate from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, or a B2 certificate from an Austrian university language centre. For master's, a degree taught entirely in English in listed countries, English as a native language, or a C1 university language centre certificate can replace a test. International Management/CEMS sets its own requirements.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your WU 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 WU Vienna need?+
PTE Academic 70 for the English-taught Business and Economics bachelor's.
Does WU Vienna accept PTE for master's programmes?+
PTE Academic is not on WU's list for English-taught master's, which asks C1 proof such as IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100.
When must I submit my PTE certificate for the bachelor's?+
At the latest when you are personally admitted to the programme.
What is the IELTS equivalent for the bachelor's?+
IELTS 6.0, on the same page.
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- WU Vienna IELTS requirement
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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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