Australia — Melbourne
PTE score for Monash University
Monash University accepts PTE Academic for all international admissions. The standard requirement is 58 overall for undergraduate and 65 overall for postgraduate programs, with per-skill minimums on both.
Last verified 2026-06-15. Source: Monash University official English language requirements
PTE Academic score requirements
Undergraduate
58
overall minimum
Standard entry. Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences requires 65 overall.
Postgraduate
65
overall minimum
Standard postgraduate. Some programs require 79 overall.
Visa note: Accepted for Australian student visa (subclass 500).
Requirements are set by Monash University and can change. Always verify at the official source before applying.
What if your score is below the requirement?
A PTE score that is 2 to 5 points below the requirement is almost always a single-skill problem. One weak skill — commonly Writing or Speaking — pulls the overall score below the threshold while the other three are already sufficient.
The fastest path to closing that gap is identifying which skill is the bottleneck, then drilling it specifically. A free 10-minute diagnostic on this site identifies your weakest skill from your response patterns — no guessing, no wasted prep time.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Monash University in Melbourne, Australia accepts PTE Academic as proof of English proficiency for both undergraduate and postgraduate admissions. The minimum requirement for most undergraduate programs is 58 overall with no skill below 50, and for postgraduate programs 65 overall with no skill below 58.
For undergraduate entry at Monash University, you generally need a PTE Academic overall score of 58 with no skill below 50. For postgraduate (masters or graduate coursework) entry, the standard requirement is 65 overall with no skill below 58. Standard postgraduate. Some programs require 79 overall. Always confirm with Monash University directly, as individual faculties and programs can set higher requirements.
Most masters and graduate coursework programs at Monash University require a PTE Academic overall score of 65 with per-skill minimums of Listening 58, Reading 58, Writing 58 and Speaking 58. Standard postgraduate. Some programs require 79 overall.
Accepted for Australian student visa (subclass 500).
If your current PTE score is below the Monash University requirement, there are two realistic paths. First, resit PTE Academic after targeted preparation focusing on your weakest skill (one low skill can pull your overall score significantly below the threshold). Second, check whether Monash University offers a conditional admission pathway through an English language pathway program, which allows entry at a lower score followed by an on-campus English course before your degree starts. The free diagnostic on this site identifies exactly which skill is holding your score back.
Monash University accepts both PTE Academic and IELTS. The tests measure the same skills but in different formats. PTE Academic is fully computer-delivered and AI-scored, which removes examiner variability from Speaking and Writing. Many candidates who find the IELTS Speaking interview stressful prefer PTE's recorded format. The best test for you depends on your strengths — try a free PTE mock to see where you stand.
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