PTE score for University of Alberta
University of Alberta asks for a PTE Academic score of 61 overall (no skill below 60) for bachelor's degrees and 61 overall (no skill below 60) for master's degrees. These figures were checked against the university's official pages on 13 October 2026; requirements vary by course and intake, so confirm yours on the programme page before you apply.
- Checked 13 Oct 2026
- 2 sourced requirements
- Edmonton, Canada
UAlberta PTE Academic requirements by level
Scores are on the PTE 10 to 90 scale. "Each skill at least" means Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing must each reach that figure, as well as the overall score. Where a row shows a figure for each skill, those are the minimums for that skill. Scroll sideways on a small screen.
| Level or programme | Overall | Each skill at least | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor'sUndergraduate applicants to English-speaking and bilingual programmes who meet English proficiency by testSome Education and health-related programmes (such as Nursing) also require Spoken English Proficiency, which is separate. | 61 | 60 | ualberta.caread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master'sGraduate applicants (university-wide minimum; also stated for graduate studies generally); programmes may set higher scoresPage does not separate masters from doctoral entry. Individual departments may require more. | 61 | 60 | ualberta.caread 13 Oct 2026 |
Where each figure comes from
Open a row to read the exact line from the official page. Only rows we could match to an official page are shown; they were re-read independently on 13 October 2026.
Evidence: Bachelor's (61 overall, no skill below 60)
“At least 61, with no less than 60 in each communicative skill”
From ualberta.ca, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Master's (61 overall, no skill below 60)
“61 with a minimum band score of 60”
From ualberta.ca, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Does your score qualify?
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Waivers and English pathways
Ways UAlberta says you may not need to submit a PTE score, or may reach the requirement another way.
Undergraduate applicants can meet English proficiency through three or more years of full-time education in English in Canada or another country or institution where English is the official or primary language of instruction, with at least five academic for-credit courses a year.
Official wording
“Three or more years of full-time education in English in Canada or another country/institution where English is recognized as the official/primary language of instruction.”
From ualberta.ca, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Graduation from a degree programme at an accredited university where English is the primary language of instruction, in a country where English is the primary language, can meet the requirement (see the university's list of countries and institutions that satisfy ELP).
Official wording
“Graduation from a degree program offered by an accredited university at which English is the primary language of instruction.”
From ualberta.ca, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Indian Class 12 English results can satisfy the requirement at set levels: CBSE Functional English 80% or better, CBSE Core English 75% or better, and CISCE ISC English 75% or better (final grade issued by the exam board).
Official wording
“Indian School Certificate (ISC) English, issued by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) | 75% or better”
From ualberta.ca, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Bridging Program: five faculties (Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, Arts, Kinesiology Sport and Recreation, Native Studies, and Augustana Campus) let applicants who meet all other requirements complete English through EAP courses in first year; not all programmes in these faculties offer it.
Official wording
“allows eligible students to complete the ELP requirement by taking English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses during their first year of study”
From ualberta.ca, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Good to know before you apply
- Language test results more than two years old are not accepted.
- Admission offers can be revoked if a test administrator reports PTE Academic scores as on hold or revoked.
What to practise for UAlberta
Every skill carries the same highest minimum on this page: 60, set by the Bachelor's row. No single skill stands out, so start with your lowest skill score on your latest score report.
Which PTE test, and how long a score lasts
| PTE Academic | Accepted |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic UKVI | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| PTE Core | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Score validity noted | 2 years |
PTE Academic is listed as an accepted test for undergraduate and graduate applicants. PTE Core is not mentioned on the pages read. Individual graduate programmes can set higher scores than the university minimum (the graduate page says departments may require further demonstration); programme pages were not read. Spoken English Proficiency table (Education, Nursing and some health fields) did not list PTE in the text retrieved. Results can be sent by the testing centre, or uploaded via Launchpad or the Student Service Portal.
Pearson's own rules on validity are in our PTE score validity guide. Compare tests in PTE Academic vs Core vs UKVI.
Confirm on the programme page before you book or apply
English requirements can differ by course, faculty and intake, and universities change them. These figures are what UAlberta's pages said when we checked on 13 October 2026. A requirement that is not on this page may still exist for your course. The official pages we used:
- Undergraduate language requirements (ualberta.ca)
- Graduate English language proficiency (ualberta.ca)
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Other universities in Canada
- University of CalgaryFrom 60 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Brock UniversityFrom 58 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- University of OttawaFrom 60 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- University of WindsorFrom 60 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- York UniversityFrom 60 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
Visa and route guides for Canada
The university score and the visa score are separate requirements. These guides cover the visa side.