PTE score for University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa asks for a PTE Academic score of 60 overall for bachelor's degrees, 60 overall (no skill below 59) for master's degrees and 60 overall (no skill below 59) for PhD study. 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
- 3 sourced requirements
- Ottawa, Canada
uOttawa 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 programs in English, admission with no language conditionsThe page's table also gives a writing section score of 60. Page names 'Pearson Test of English (PTE)' without specifying the Academic variant. Below this, conditional admission with the English Intensive Program (EIP) applies: overall 48-55 with writing 45-48, or overall 40-47 with writing 53-57. | 60 | - | uottawa.caread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master'sGraduate programs (master's), general English proficiency requirement; some programs may set a higher scoreGeneral graduate page; Academic variant not specified on the page. Individual programs (for example management programs) may publish their own higher requirements, which were not verified here. | 60 | 59 | uottawa.caread 13 Oct 2026 |
| PhDGraduate programs (PhD), general English proficiency requirement; some programs may set a higher scoreGeneral graduate page; Academic variant not specified on the page. Individual programs (for example management programs) may publish their own higher requirements, which were not verified here. | 60 | 59 | uottawa.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 (60 overall)
“Required score for direct entry | PTE | 60 | 60”
From uottawa.ca, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Master's (60 overall, no skill below 59)
“PTE (Pearson Test of English) | 60 (overall); no partial score below 59”
From uottawa.ca, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: PhD (60 overall, no skill below 59)
“PTE (Pearson Test of English) | 60 (overall); no partial score below 59”
From uottawa.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 uOttawa says you may not need to submit a PTE score, or may reach the requirement another way.
English Intensive Program (EIP): applicants with PTE scores below direct entry may get conditional admission by enrolling in the EIP, with overall 48-55 and writing 45-48, or overall 40-47 and writing 53-57.
Official wording
“Overall score between 48-55 and writing between 45-48”
From uottawa.ca, read on 13 Oct 2026.
India: a final grade of 75% (Indian grading scale) in CBSE or CISCE senior (12th) English may allow an exemption from the English test; interim grades such as pre-board results are used for current students. The university may refuse an exemption and any submitted test is still considered.
Official wording
“passing the CBSE or CISCE senior (12th) English subject with a final grade of 75% (Indian grading scale).”
From uottawa.ca, read on 13 Oct 2026.
A test is required if you have not completed at least three years of full-time study in an English-only institution in a country where English is an official language; some countries and regions are exempt, based on country of study, not citizenship.
Official wording
“have not completed at least three years of full-time study in an institution where English is the only language of instruction”
From uottawa.ca, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Completing a bridging program at another institution does not qualify for an exemption.
Official wording
“Please note that the completion of a Bridging program at another institution does not qualify you for an exemption.”
From uottawa.ca, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Good to know before you apply
- Test results must be completed less than two years before the start of the term on the application.
- Scores are emailed to the admissions office; only the latest scores are considered.
What to practise for uOttawa
Every skill carries the same highest minimum on this page: 59, set by the Master'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 |
Both pages say 'Pearson Test of English (PTE)' without naming Academic or Online. PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core are not mentioned. Graduate rows come from the general graduate page; program-specific scores may be higher.
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 uOttawa'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 (uottawa.ca)
- Graduate how to apply (uottawa.ca)
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Other universities in Canada
- University of WindsorFrom 60 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- York UniversityFrom 60 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Seneca PolytechnicFrom 58 overall (Diploma) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- University of ManitobaFrom 58 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Sheridan CollegeFrom 58 overall (Diploma) · 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.