PTE Score for Germany, Ireland, USA & Other Countries 2026

Beyond the primary destinations of Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the UK, PTE Academic is accepted by a growing number of universities and immigration bodies worldwide. With 3,000+ accepting institutions, PTE is now a viable option for Germany, Ireland, the USA, Singapore, and more. This guide covers PTE score requirements for these expanding markets.

PTE Academic: Growing Global Acceptance

PTE Academic's acceptance has expanded dramatically since 2020. Over 3,000 institutions worldwide now accept PTE scores, including top-ranked universities across six continents. Pearson continues to add new accepting institutions each quarter, making PTE an increasingly versatile English proficiency credential for Indian students exploring multiple study abroad destinations.

The key advantage for multi-country applicants: a single PTE score can be sent to unlimited institutions worldwide for free. If you are applying to universities in 3-4 countries simultaneously, PTE's unlimited free score reports save significant costs compared to TOEFL (which charges per report) and IELTS (limited free reports).

PTE for Germany

Germany is India's fastest-growing study abroad destination, with many universities offering English-taught master's programmes in engineering, computer science, and business. While German universities traditionally preferred TOEFL and IELTS, PTE acceptance has grown significantly. Major universities accepting PTE include Technical University of Munich (TUM), RWTH Aachen, University of Stuttgart, and Humboldt University of Berlin.

Typical PTE requirement for Germany: 50-65, depending on the university and programme. Engineering programmes at TU9 universities often require PTE 58-65. Business programmes at private universities may accept PTE 50-55.

Important: Not all German universities accept PTE — check your target university's specific language requirements on their website or through the uni-assist portal. For German-taught programmes, you need German language certification (TestDaF/DSH), not PTE. See our Germany study abroad guide.

PTE for Ireland

Ireland has become a popular destination for Indian IT and business students, with universities like Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin (UCD), University College Cork (UCC), and NUI Galway accepting PTE Academic. Ireland's post-study work visa (Stamp 1G) for up to 2 years makes it attractive for career-oriented students.

Typical PTE requirement for Ireland: 55-63. Trinity and UCD generally require PTE 63 for undergraduate programmes and PTE 59-63 for postgraduate programmes. Some pathway programmes accept lower scores. Check your specific university's requirements.

PTE for USA

While TOEFL and IELTS remain the most widely accepted English tests for US universities, PTE acceptance in the USA has grown to 2,000+ institutions. Major universities accepting PTE include Harvard Extension, Yale (select programmes), MIT Sloan, Stanford (select), UCLA, and many state universities.

Typical PTE requirement for USA: 50-65 for undergraduate programmes, 55-68 for graduate programmes. Competitive graduate programmes at top universities may require PTE 65+. Always verify PTE acceptance with your specific programme — some US departments accept PTE while others within the same university may not.

PTE for Singapore & Other Countries

Singapore: National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and Singapore Management University (SMU) accept PTE Academic with scores typically ranging from 55-65.

Netherlands: Many Dutch universities including TU Delft, University of Amsterdam, and Leiden University accept PTE. Typical requirement: 55-65.

Hong Kong: HKU, HKUST, and CUHK accept PTE. Typical requirement: 55-65.

UAE: Limited but growing acceptance. Some universities and professional bodies in the UAE accept PTE scores for admission and licensing.

Which Test for Which Country?

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EEC offers counselling for 8+ study abroad destinations — Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, USA, Germany, Ireland, and Singapore. Your PTE preparation and university applications are managed under one roof at ₹7,500 for coaching plus free counselling. Visit any of EEC's 26 Gujarat centres or join online.

“PTE Academic is accepted in 16+ countries, not just Australia. Students targeting Germany, Ireland, or the USA often discover PTE acceptance after they have already started IELTS prep.”

— EEC Study Abroad Team, Multi-Destination Specialist

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTE acceptance worldwide: