PTE score for Australian National University
Australian National University asks for a PTE Academic score of 64 overall (no skill below 60) for bachelor's degrees, 64 overall (no skill below 60) for master's degrees, 64 to 70 overall for PhD study (depending on the course) and 70 overall (no skill below 60) for specific programmes such as Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD) and Master of Clinical Psychology and Master of Professional Psychology. 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
- 9 sourced requirements
- Canberra, Australia
ANU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor'sUndergraduate programs (diploma to honours) for study commencing on or after 1 January 2027Policy Table 2. PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI both listed; PTE Academic Online excluded. | 64 | 60 | policies.anu.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Bachelor'sUndergraduate programs for study commencing before 1 January 2027Policy Table 2. PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI both listed; PTE Academic Online excluded. | 64 | 55 | policies.anu.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master'sPostgraduate coursework programs not specified below, for study commencing on or after 1 January 2027Policy Table 6, unspecified programs. Applies to graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master degrees. PTE Academic UKVI also listed with the same figures. | 64 | 60 | policies.anu.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master'sPostgraduate coursework programs not specified below, for study commencing before 1 January 2027Policy Table 6, unspecified programs. | 64 | 55 | policies.anu.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| PhDHigher Degree by Research programs excluding the PhD (Clinical Psychology), study commencing on or after 1 January 2027Policy Table 8. PTE Academic UKVI also listed with the same figures. | 64 | 60 | policies.anu.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| PhDHigher Degree by Research programs excluding the PhD (Clinical Psychology), study commencing before 1 January 2027Policy Table 8. | 64 | 55 | policies.anu.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| PhDDoctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)Policy Table 8, column for the Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology). The 65-each requirement may be met across two sittings within six months if overall is 75 on both and no score is below 58. PTE Academic UKVI not accepted. | 70 | 65 | policies.anu.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD)Postgraduate coursework, specified programPolicy Table 6, specified programs column. PTE Academic UKVI not accepted for this program. | 70 | 60 | policies.anu.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master of Clinical Psychology and Master of Professional PsychologyPostgraduate coursework, specified programsPolicy Table 6. The 65-each requirement may be met across two sittings within six months if overall is 75 on both tests and no score is below 58 in either test. PTE Academic UKVI not accepted. | 70 | 65 | policies.anu.edu.auread 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: Bachelor's (64 overall, no skill below 60)
“study commencing on or after 1 January 2027: All of the following: Overall score: 64 Communicative Skills: Reading: 60 Writing: 60 Listening: 60 Speaking: 60”
From policies.anu.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Bachelor's (64 overall, no skill below 55)
“For study commencing prior to 1 January 2027: All of the following: Overall score: 64 Communicative Skills: Reading: 55 Writing: 55 Listening: 55 Speaking: 55”
From policies.anu.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Master's (64 overall, no skill below 60)
“study commencing on or after 1 January 2027: All of the following: Overall score: 64 Communicative Skills: Reading: 60 Writing: 60 Listening: 60 Speaking: 60”
From policies.anu.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Master's (64 overall, no skill below 55)
“For study commencing prior to 1 January 2027: All of the following: Overall score: 64 Communicative Skills: Reading: 55 Writing: 55 Listening: 55 Speaking: 55”
From policies.anu.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: PhD (64 overall, no skill below 60)
“study commencing on or after 1 January 2027: All of the following: Overall score: 64 Communicative Skills: Reading: 60 Writing: 60 Listening: 60 Speaking: 60”
From policies.anu.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: PhD (64 overall, no skill below 55)
“For study commencing prior to 1 January 2027: All of the following: Overall score: 64 Communicative Skills: Reading: 55 Writing: 55 Listening: 55 Speaking: 55”
From policies.anu.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: PhD (70 overall, no skill below 65)
“Overall score: 70 Communicative Skills: Reading: 65 Writing: 65 Listening: 65 Speaking: 65”
From policies.anu.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD) (70 overall, no skill below 60)
“Overall score: 70 Communicative Skills: Reading: 60 Writing: 60 Listening: 60 Speaking: 60”
From policies.anu.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Master of Clinical Psychology and Master of Professional Psychology (70 overall, no skill below 65)
“Overall score: 70 Communicative Skills: Reading: 65 Writing: 65 Listening: 65 Speaking: 65”
From policies.anu.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
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Waivers and English pathways
Ways ANU says you may not need to submit a PTE score, or may reach the requirement another way.
The policy states there are no waivers; English can instead be shown by a test, prior senior secondary education, prior tertiary education, or university preparation studies.
Official wording
“There are no waivers in relation to the application of this policy.”
From policies.anu.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Undergraduate: Indian school qualifications accepted as English evidence are AISSCE (grade C2 in English Core), ISC Year 12 (grade 1-7 in English) and Tamil Nadu Higher School Certificate (120 out of 200 in English).
Official wording
“All India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE) A grade of C2 in English Core.”
From policies.anu.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Postgraduate coursework: a bachelor degree of at least 3 years, or master of 2 years, taught and assessed entirely in English can satisfy the requirement; outside Group A countries a registrar-issued confirmation letter is needed.
Official wording
“Completion of a minimum 3 year Bachelor degree or a minimum 2 year Master degree”
From policies.anu.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Pathway programs including English programs are not available for the MChD, Master of Clinical Psychology or Master of Professional Psychology. University of Canberra College Academic English 4 is a recognised pathway for other postgraduate coursework.
Official wording
“Pathway progams including English programs are not available for admission into the following programs:”
From policies.anu.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
ANU may change an unconditional offer to conditional if later evidence shows English proficiency is insufficient, and may request an additional English test.
Official wording
“The University reserves the right to change an unconditional offer of admission to conditional on meeting English language requirements”
From policies.anu.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Results from at-home or remote versions of tests are not accepted; tests must be taken in person at an official test centre.
Official wording
“Results from “at home” or remote versions of tests are not accepted.”
From policies.anu.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
PTE results must be taken within two years of the application date (four years if a further year of full-time English-medium study was completed in the last two years).
Official wording
“two years from the date of application; or”
From policies.anu.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Good to know before you apply
- Test must be taken within two years of application (four years if a further year of full-time English-medium study was completed in the last two years).
- From 1 January 2027 each-skill minimum for most programs rises from 55 to 60 (overall stays 64).
- All students will take a post-entry language assessment from 1 January 2027; it does not affect admission.
- International applicants must also meet Home Affairs visa English requirements.
What to practise for ANU
Every skill carries the same highest minimum on this page: 65, set by the PhD 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 |
Policy lists PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI, excluding PTE Academic Online; remote or at-home tests are not accepted. PTE Academic UKVI is not accepted for MChD, clinical or professional psychology masters; UKVI is also not accepted for the PhD (Clinical Psychology). PTE Core not listed. Policy table gives separate figures for study starting before and on or after 1 January 2027.
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 ANU'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:
- ANU English language requirements (study.anu.edu.au)
- ANU policy: English language admission requirements and post-admission support (policies.anu.edu.au)
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Other universities in Australia
- The University of Western AustraliaFrom 64 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- The University of QueenslandFrom 64 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)From 64 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- The University of SydneyFrom 64 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- University of Technology SydneyFrom 58 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
Visa and route guides for Australia
The university score and the visa score are separate requirements. These guides cover the visa side.