PTE score for University College Dublin
University College Dublin asks for a PTE Academic score of 63 overall (no skill below 59) for bachelor's degrees, 63 overall (no skill below 59) for master's degrees and 63 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
- Dublin, Ireland
UCD 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 without an Irish school leaving certificate or other accepted English-medium qualification (minimum)UCD states its minimums apply to all applicants and all levels of study. For some graduate courses the requirements may be higher; check with the school. | 63 | 59 | ucd.ieread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master'sGraduate taught degrees (minimum; some courses require higher)UCD states its minimums apply to all applicants and all levels of study. For some graduate courses the requirements may be higher; check with the school. | 63 | 59 | ucd.ieread 13 Oct 2026 |
| PhDGraduate research degrees (minimum; some courses require higher)UCD states its minimums apply to all applicants and all levels of study. For some graduate courses the requirements may be higher; check with the school. | 63 | 59 | ucd.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)
“Minimum of 63 and at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section.”
From ucd.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)
“Minimum of 63 and at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section.”
From ucd.ie, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: PhD (63 overall, no skill below 59)
“Minimum of 63 and at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section.”
From ucd.ie, 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 UCD says you may not need to submit a PTE score, or may reach the requirement another way.
Graduate applicants: a degree taken through English or in an English-speaking country may be accepted as proof of proficiency, at the discretion of the relevant Governance Board.
Official wording
“For example, a degree taken through English or in an English-speaking country may be taken as proof of proficiency.”
From ucd.ie, read on 13 Oct 2026.
UCD Pre-Sessional and Pre-Masters pathway programmes are accepted as English evidence with an overall grade of C+ and at least C- in all components.
Official wording
“Overall grade C+ with at least grade C- in all components.”
From ucd.ie, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Good to know before you apply
- Results must normally have been issued within the last two years; the page gives 1 February 2024 as the earliest date for September 2026 entry.
- Single sitting only: all minimums must be met in one test.
- An interview may also be required at the discretion of the Programme Board.
What to practise for UCD
Every skill carries the same highest minimum on this page: 59, 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 |
UCD lists 'Pearson English Language Test (Academic)'. No PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core mention found on the page.
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 UCD'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
- Dublin City UniversityFrom 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.