PTE score for Flinders University
Flinders University asks for a PTE Academic score of 50 overall (no skill below 50) for bachelor's degrees, 50 overall (no skill below 50) for master's degrees, 58 overall and Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50, Writing 58 (no skill below 50) for PhD study and 58 to 65 overall for specific programmes such as Higher degree by research: Psychology (Clinical) and Postgraduate: Accounting, Business Administration, Project Management, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Public Health, TESOL, Graduate Certificate in Society and the Individual, Nursing. 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
- 13 sourced requirements
- Adelaide, Australia
Flinders 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 | Listening | Reading | Speaking | Writing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor'sAll undergraduate courses except those listed in the other undergraduate rowsOverall 50 with no less than 50 in Speaking and Writing; Reading and Listening carry no stated minimum. | 50 | 50 | - | - | - | - | flinders.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master'sAll postgraduate coursework courses except those listed in the other postgraduate rows | 50 | 50 | - | - | - | - | flinders.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| PhDAll higher degrees by research except those listed belowOverall 58; Writing 58; Speaking, Reading, Listening 50 each. | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 58 | flinders.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Higher degree by research: Psychology (Clinical)Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | flinders.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Postgraduate: Accounting, Business Administration, Project Management, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Public Health, TESOL, Graduate Certificate in Society and the Individual, NursingNamed postgraduate courses | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | flinders.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Postgraduate: Audiology, Counselling (Behavioural Health), Nutrition and Dietetics, Psychology (Clinical), Social Work, Speech Pathology, TeachingNamed postgraduate courses | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | flinders.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Postgraduate: MedicineMedicine | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | flinders.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Postgraduate: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology (Advanced)Named postgraduate courses | 65 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | flinders.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Undergraduate: Bachelor of Clinical SciencesBachelor of Clinical Sciences | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | flinders.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Undergraduate: Education, Nutrition Dietetics, Paramedicine, Social Work, Speech PathologyNamed undergraduate courses | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | flinders.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Undergraduate: Exercise Science, Human Nutrition, Psychology (Honours), Psychological Studies (Graduate Entry), Psychological ScienceNamed undergraduate courses | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | flinders.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Undergraduate: Health Science/Occupational Therapy, Health Science/Physiotherapy, Law and Legal Practice (incl. Honours), Health Sciences (Vision Science/Optometry)Named undergraduate courses | 65 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | flinders.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Undergraduate: Nursing (Pre-Registration and Graduate Entry) and MidwiferyNursing and Midwifery coursesPer-skill figures exactly as published, including Speaking 76. | 63 | - | 58 | 59 | 76 | 60 | flinders.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 (50 overall, no skill below 50)
“50 Overall with 50 Writing 50 Speaking”
From flinders.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Master's (50 overall, no skill below 50)
“50 Overall with 50 Speaking 50 Writing”
From flinders.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: PhD (58 overall, Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50, Writing 58, no skill below 50)
“58 Overall with 50 Speaking 58 Writing 50 Reading 50 Listening”
From flinders.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Higher degree by research: Psychology (Clinical) (65 overall, 65 in each skill)
“65 Overall with 65 Speaking 65 Writing 65 Reading 65 Listening”
From flinders.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Postgraduate: Accounting, Business Administration, Project Management, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Public Health, TESOL, Graduate Certificate in Society and the Individual, Nursing (58 overall, 50 in each skill)
“58 Overall with 50 Speaking 50 Writing 50 Reading 50 Listening”
From flinders.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Postgraduate: Audiology, Counselling (Behavioural Health), Nutrition and Dietetics, Psychology (Clinical), Social Work, Speech Pathology, Teaching (65 overall, 65 in each skill)
“65 Overall with 65 Speaking 65 Writing 65 Reading 65 Listening”
From flinders.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Postgraduate: Medicine (65 overall, 65 in each skill)
“65 Overall with 65 Speaking 65 Writing 65 Reading 65 Listening”
From flinders.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Postgraduate: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology (Advanced) (65 overall, 58 in each skill)
“65 Overall with 58 Speaking 58 Writing 58 Reading 58 Listening”
From flinders.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Undergraduate: Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (65 overall, 65 in each skill)
“65 Overall with 65 Speaking 65 Writing 65 Reading 65 Listening”
From flinders.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Undergraduate: Education, Nutrition Dietetics, Paramedicine, Social Work, Speech Pathology (65 overall, 65 in each skill)
“65 Overall with 65 Speaking 65 Writing 65 Reading 65 Listening”
From flinders.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Undergraduate: Exercise Science, Human Nutrition, Psychology (Honours), Psychological Studies (Graduate Entry), Psychological Science (58 overall, 50 in each skill)
“58 Overall with 50 Speaking 50 Writing 50 Reading 50 Listening”
From flinders.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Undergraduate: Health Science/Occupational Therapy, Health Science/Physiotherapy, Law and Legal Practice (incl. Honours), Health Sciences (Vision Science/Optometry) (65 overall, 58 in each skill)
“65 Overall with 58 Speaking 58 Writing 58 Reading 58 Listening”
From flinders.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Undergraduate: Nursing (Pre-Registration and Graduate Entry) and Midwifery (63 overall, Listening 58, Reading 59, Speaking 76, Writing 60)
“63 Overall with 76 Speaking 60 Writing 59 Reading 58 Listening”
From flinders.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 Flinders says you may not need to submit a PTE score, or may reach the requirement another way.
Applicants whose first language is not English may instead complete an approved secondary or tertiary qualification taught in English in a country where English is official or the main language, valid for up to an overall IELTS of 6.5, with evidence no more than five years old at course start. The page states no India-specific rule.
Official wording
“taught in the English language in a country where English is the official language or the main language spoken”
From flinders.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
A pre-course English program from an approved ELICOS provider can satisfy the requirement (not for Bachelor of Nursing Pre-Registration, Bachelor of Nursing Graduate Entry or Bachelor of Midwifery).
Official wording
“Successfully completed a pre-course English program from an approved ELICOS Provider”
From flinders.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Nursing (Pre-Registration) and Midwifery (Pre-Registration) can also be met by six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country (Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Ireland, UK).
Official wording
“at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country”
From flinders.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
The page says other evidence of English proficiency may be accepted.
Official wording
“Other evidence of English language proficiency may be accepted.”
From flinders.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Good to know before you apply
- Most undergraduate and postgraduate coursework courses need PTE Academic 50 overall with 50 in Speaking and Writing.
- Health, law, education and nursing courses have higher published bands, up to 65 in every skill.
- Page last updated 10 Jul 2026 per the page footer.
What to practise for Flinders
The highest single-skill minimum on this page is 76 in Speaking, set by the Undergraduate: Nursing (Pre-Registration and Graduate Entry) and Midwifery row. Practise that first if it is also near your weakest score.
Which PTE test, and how long a score lasts
| PTE Academic | Accepted |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic UKVI | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| PTE Core | Not stated on the pages we checked |
PTE Academic listed in the official score table for undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and research degrees. The page says tests must be taken in a registered testing centre. Validity period, score-sending method and PTE Academic Online are not stated on the page.
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 Flinders'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:
- English language requirements (international) (flinders.edu.au)
Independent study site, not affiliated with Flinders University or Pearson. See how we check requirements.
Other universities in Australia
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- Swinburne University of TechnologyFrom 42 overall (Foundation) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Macquarie UniversityFrom 46 overall (Foundation) · 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.