Australia — Melbourne
PTE score for University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne 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: University of Melbourne official English language requirements
PTE Academic score requirements
Undergraduate
58
overall minimum
Standard undergraduate entry. Some faculties (Medicine, Law) require 65+
Postgraduate
65
overall minimum
Most postgraduate coursework programs. Research programs typically 65 overall with no skill below 58.
Visa note: Accepted for Australian student visa (subclass 500). PTE Academic score of 50+ overall generally satisfies DHA Vocational English for most visa streams.
Requirements are set by University of Melbourne 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. University of Melbourne 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 University of Melbourne, 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. Most postgraduate coursework programs. Research programs typically 65 overall with no skill below 58. Always confirm with University of Melbourne directly, as individual faculties and programs can set higher requirements.
Most masters and graduate coursework programs at University of Melbourne require a PTE Academic overall score of 65 with per-skill minimums of Listening 58, Reading 58, Writing 58 and Speaking 58. Most postgraduate coursework programs. Research programs typically 65 overall with no skill below 58.
Accepted for Australian student visa (subclass 500). PTE Academic score of 50+ overall generally satisfies DHA Vocational English for most visa streams.
If your current PTE score is below the University of Melbourne 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 University of Melbourne 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.
University of Melbourne 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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