PTE score for Dublin City University
Dublin City University asks for a PTE Academic score of 63 overall (no skill below 59) for bachelor's degrees, 63 overall and Listening 59, Reading 59, Speaking 63, Writing 63 for master's degrees and Listening 59, Reading 59, Speaking 63, Writing 63 for specific programmes such as School of Communications postgraduate programmes. 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
- 7 sourced requirements
- Dublin, Ireland
DCU 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 | Listening | Reading | Speaking | Writing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor'sUndergraduate applicants whose first language is not EnglishScores must come from a single sitting. | 63 | 59 | - | - | - | - | dcu.ieread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master'sPostgraduate taught, DCU Business SchoolSpeaking and writing 63; listening and reading 59. | 63 | - | 59 | 59 | 63 | 63 | dcu.ieread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master'sPostgraduate taught, DCU Institute of EducationSingle sitting only. | 63 | 59 | - | - | - | - | dcu.ieread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master'sPostgraduate taught, Faculty of Engineering and ComputingSingle sitting only. | 63 | 59 | - | - | - | - | dcu.ieread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master'sPostgraduate taught, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science (except School of Communications)Single sitting only. | 63 | 59 | - | - | - | - | dcu.ieread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master'sPostgraduate taught, Faculty of Science and HealthSingle sitting only. | 63 | 59 | - | - | - | - | dcu.ieread 13 Oct 2026 |
| School of Communications postgraduate programmesPostgraduate taught programmes in the School of Communications (Faculty of Humanities and Social Science)Programme-specific override of the faculty row; the page gives no separate overall figure for this school. | - | - | 59 | 59 | 63 | 63 | dcu.ieread 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 (63 overall, no skill below 59)
“63 with a minimum of 59 in all components.”
From dcu.ie, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Master's (63 overall, Listening 59, Reading 59, Speaking 63, Writing 63)
“63 with a minimum of 63 in speaking and writing and 59 in all other components.”
From dcu.ie, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Master's (63 overall, no skill below 59)
“63 with a minimum of 59 in all components.”
From dcu.ie, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Master's (63 overall, no skill below 59)
“63 with a minimum of 59 in all components.”
From dcu.ie, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Master's (63 overall, no skill below 59)
“63 with a minimum of 59 in all components.”
From dcu.ie, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Master's (63 overall, no skill below 59)
“63 with a minimum of 59 in all components.”
From dcu.ie, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: School of Communications postgraduate programmes (Listening 59, Reading 59, Speaking 63, Writing 63)
“School of Communications: Minimum score of 63 in speaking and writing, 59 in listening and reading.”
From dcu.ie, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
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Waivers and English pathways
Ways DCU says you may not need to submit a PTE score, or may reach the requirement another way.
Postgraduate taught: in exceptional circumstances other evidence may be accepted, including completion of school education in English in an English-official country within the past two years, or an undergraduate degree completed in the past two years in such a country.
Official wording
“Applicants who have completed their undergraduate degree in the past two years, in a country where English is the official language.”
From dcu.ie, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Postgraduate taught: recent residence of at least four years in an English-official country with a professional role requiring high written and verbal communication may be considered, with documentary evidence.
Official wording
“Applicants who have recently lived in a country where English is the official language for at least four years”
From dcu.ie, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Undergraduate: in exceptional circumstances other exam results may be accepted, including for those educated in English in a country where English is the official language. India is not named on the page.
Official wording
“non-native speakers of English who have completed their education through the medium of English in a country where English is the official language”
From dcu.ie, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Foundation applicants are pointed to English language courses at DCU International Academy.
Official wording
“DCU International Academy (DCUIA), based in Dublin City University, offers English Language Courses which may be of interest to international applicants.”
From dcu.ie, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Good to know before you apply
- Test certificates must be awarded within two years before the programme start date.
- All scores must be achieved in a single sitting.
- Individual programmes may require higher scores than the general table.
What to practise for DCU
The highest single-skill minimum on this page is 63 in Speaking and Writing, set by the Master's row. Practise that first if it is also near your weakest score.
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 accepted |
| Score validity noted | 2 years |
PTE Academic is listed for undergraduate and postgraduate entry. The page says it is being updated and that individual programmes may require higher scores. No PTE Core or UKVI mention. No PTE figure published for Foundation; the page points foundation applicants to DCU International Academy English courses.
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 DCU'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:
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Other universities in Ireland
- University College DublinFrom 63 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Technological University DublinFrom 65 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- National College of IrelandFrom 58 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Trinity College Dublin, The University of DublinFrom 45 overall (Foundation) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Maynooth UniversityFrom 63 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
Visa and route guides for Ireland
The university score and the visa score are separate requirements. These guides cover the visa side.