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PTE score for University of Western Australia
University of Western Australia accepts PTE Academic for all international admissions. The standard requirement is 64 overall for undergraduate and 64 overall for postgraduate programs, with per-skill minimums too (see below).
Last verified 2026-06-19. Source: English language requirements: UWA
PTE Academic score requirements
Undergraduate
64
overall minimum
Minimum standard for most undergraduate courses. Some combined and teaching courses require higher (overall 75, skills 70).
Postgraduate
64
overall minimum
Minimum standard for most postgraduate coursework. Higher standard programs (Education, Business): overall 70, no band below 64. Law research: overall 70, all bands 70.
Visa note: Australian student visa (subclass 500): PTE Academic 47 overall for a test taken on or after 7 August 2025, or 39 if your course is packaged with at least 10 weeks of English (ELICOS) or is a foundation or pathway program, and 31 with at least 20 weeks of ELICOS. No per-skill minimum. For a test taken before 7 August 2025: 50, 42 and 36. This is set by the Australian government (LIN 25/090), not the university.
Requirements are set by University of Western Australia and can change. Always verify at the English language requirements: UWA before applying.
PTE requirements by program and faculty
University of Western Australia sets different PTE score thresholds depending on your program. The table below lists the most common bands; always confirm the exact requirement for your intended course.
| Band / Level | Overall | Each skill | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 64 | 60+ | Most undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees |
| Higher | 70 | 64+ | Master of Education, UWA Business School HDR, select professional programs |
| Teaching | 75 | 70+ | Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary), combined BA/MT degrees |
| Law HDR | 70 | 70+ | Law School Higher Degrees by Research |
To find the exact PTE requirement for your specific degree, use the UWA Course Search and select your intended program.
What if your score is below the requirement?
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. University of Western Australia in Perth, Australia accepts PTE Academic as proof of English proficiency for both undergraduate and postgraduate admissions. The minimum requirement for most undergraduate programs is 64 overall with no skill below 60, and for postgraduate programs 64 overall with no skill below 60.
For undergraduate entry at University of Western Australia, you generally need a PTE Academic overall score of 64 with no skill below 60. For postgraduate (masters or graduate coursework) entry, the standard requirement is 64 overall with no skill below 60. Minimum standard for most postgraduate coursework. Higher standard programs (Education, Business): overall 70, no band below 64. Law research: overall 70, all bands 70. Always confirm with University of Western Australia directly, as individual faculties and programs can set higher requirements.
Most masters and graduate coursework programs at University of Western Australia require a PTE Academic overall score of 64 with no skill below 60. Minimum standard for most postgraduate coursework. Higher standard programs (Education, Business): overall 70, no band below 64. Law research: overall 70, all bands 70.
Australian student visa (subclass 500): PTE Academic 47 overall for a test taken on or after 7 August 2025, or 39 if your course is packaged with at least 10 weeks of English (ELICOS) or is a foundation or pathway program, and 31 with at least 20 weeks of ELICOS. No per-skill minimum. For a test taken before 7 August 2025: 50, 42 and 36. This is set by the Australian government (LIN 25/090), not the university.
It depends on the course, because University of Western Australia sets its PTE bar by program. Its lowest listed band is 64 overall (Most undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees) and its highest is 75 overall (Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary), combined BA/MT degrees). So a score below one course's bar can still meet another's. If you are below the band for the course you want, either resit PTE Academic after work on your weakest skill, since one low skill can pull your overall down (and fail any per-skill minimum), or ask University of Western Australia whether it offers an English pathway program. Check the band for your exact course on University of Western Australia's English language requirements page.
Neither is easier in general: University of Western Australia accepts both PTE Academic and IELTS, and what matters is clearing its number for your course, for example 64 overall (no skill below 60) for most undergraduate programs and 64 overall (no skill below 60) for most postgraduate ones. PTE Academic is computer-delivered and scored by AI, and since August 2025 a human expert also reviews the content of seven task types; IELTS Speaking is a face-to-face interview. If a recorded format suits you better than an interview, PTE may be the easier fit. A free PTE mock shows where you stand against University of Western Australia's bar.
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