PTE score for Ulster University
Ulster University asks for a PTE Academic score of 59 overall (no skill below 59) for specific programmes such as Courses requiring IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5). 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
- 1 sourced requirement
- Belfast, UK
Ulster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courses requiring IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5)Most courses, which the page says require IELTS 6.0 with no band under 5.5; the page does not separate undergraduate from postgraduate. Check individual course pages for higher requirements.Listed in the page's PTE Academic entry under the IELTS 6.0 column. No PTE figures are published for courses needing higher IELTS levels. | 59 | 59 | ulster.ac.ukread 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: Courses requiring IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5) (59 overall, no skill below 59)
“PTE ACADEMIC (UKVI and non-UKVI versions) IELTS 6.0 59 (with a min of 59 in each part)”
From ulster.ac.uk, 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 Ulster says you may not need to submit a PTE score, or may reach the requirement another way.
Indian Standard XII English: a minimum of 70% in English in the Central Boards (CBSE/ICSE) or listed State Boards is accepted at the IELTS 6.0 level, with no time limit.
Official wording
“A minimum mark of 70% in English in the Standard Xll examinations in the Central Boards (CBSE/ICSE or the State Boards of Andhra Pradesh”
From ulster.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Applicants who do not yet meet the requirement may receive a conditional offer, subject to meeting it before the course starts.
Official wording
“we may give you a conditional offer subject to you meeting the requirement before the commencement of the course.”
From ulster.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
A 7-week summer pre-sessional course is offered for applicants with an overall IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (only one band score acceptable at 5.0).
Official wording
“7 weeks | 5.5 (Only 1 band score acceptable at 5.0) | 15 July – 4 September”
From ulster.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Good to know before you apply
- PTE Academic Online scores are not accepted.
- The page states a test result must have been received within the last two years.
What to practise for Ulster
Every skill carries the same highest minimum on this page: 59, set by the Courses requiring IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5) 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 | Accepted |
| PTE Core | Not accepted |
| Score validity noted | 2 years |
The page lists PTE Academic (UKVI and non-UKVI versions) only against the IELTS 6.0 column; no PTE figure is published for the IELTS 5.5, 6.5 or 7.0 columns, so higher-requirement courses have no PTE row. PTE Academic Online scores are not accepted. Page says tests must be awarded within the last two years.
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 Ulster'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:
- English language requirements (ulster.ac.uk)
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Other universities in the UK
- Middlesex University LondonFrom 59 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- University of HertfordshireFrom 59 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Teesside UniversityFrom 59 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Anglia Ruskin UniversityFrom 59 overall (Foundation) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- University of HullFrom 59 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
Visa and route guides for United Kingdom
The university score and the visa score are separate requirements. These guides cover the visa side.