- PTE Academic fee
- €275
- Centres
- 3
- Polimi master's
- PTE 59
- Study visa English test
- Set by university
The visa leaves English to your university
Non-EU students apply for the study visa through a pre-enrolment request on Universitaly. Universitaly's procedures say the evaluation of foreign qualifications for admission is the exclusive competence of the higher education institutions (Law 148/2002), and the page sets no English test score. Your university sets the English requirement.
Does Italy accept PTE?
| Institution / programme | IELTS | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|
| Politecnico di Milano, Laurea Magistrale (master's) | IELTS Academic or General Training 6.0 | Overall 59 |
| Politecnico di Milano, English-taught Laurea (bachelor's) | IELTS Academic or General Training 5.0 | Not listed |
| Politecnico di Torino, master's (non-Italian qualification) | English B2 or higher; scores in its certificate table | Not stated on the admissions page |
Politecnico di Milano does not accept certificates the issuing body considers expired. Its master's table also lists TOEFL iBT 78 (or 4.5 on the new scale).
PTE fee in Italy
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | €275 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | €275 |
| PTE Core | €275 |
| PTE Home A1 / A2 | €230 |
Pearson lists three test centres in Italy: Rome, Naples and Milan (checked 30 September 2026). IELTS on computer costs €284–€290 and is offered in far more cities.
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | EUR 5.99 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | EUR 9.99 |
| Boost | 30 days | EUR 16.99 |
| Ascent | 60 days | EUR 28.99 |
| Elite | 90 days | EUR 36.99 |
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Practice PTE Academic →Frequently asked questions
Does Italy accept PTE?+
It depends on the university. Politecnico di Milano accepts PTE Academic 59 for its master's (Laurea Magistrale) but does not list PTE for its English-taught bachelor's.
What PTE score is required for an Italy study visa?+
None is set by the visa procedure. Universitaly leaves admission, including English, to the university.
IELTS or PTE for Italy?+
PTE is €9–€15 cheaper but has only three centres. Politecnico di Milano accepts IELTS for both master's and English-taught bachelor's, PTE only for master's.
How much does PTE cost in Italy?+
€275 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 30 September 2026.
Official sources
Reviewed 30 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- Universitaly: foreign students and pre-enrolment
- Politecnico di Milano: Laurea Magistrale language requirements
- Politecnico di Milano: English-taught Laurea language requirements
- Politecnico di Torino: master's admission, non-Italian qualification
- British Council Italy: IELTS dates, fees and locations
- IELTS: Wall Street English Roma test centre fees
- Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder)
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