PTE score for Monash University
Monash University asks for a PTE Academic score of 58 overall (no skill below 50) for bachelor's degrees, 58 overall (no skill below 50) for master's degrees and 58 to 65 overall for PhD study (depending on the course). 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
- 4 sourced requirements
- Melbourne, Australia
Monash 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'sUniversity minimum for coursework courses (undergraduate and graduate coursework); some courses set higher scores on their course pagePage does not split undergraduate and postgraduate; it states one minimum table and says some courses have higher requirements. | 58 | 50 | - | - | - | - | monash.eduread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master'sUniversity minimum for coursework courses; same table as undergraduate, check the course page for a higher figure | 58 | 50 | - | - | - | - | monash.eduread 13 Oct 2026 |
| PhDMaster's by research and doctoral applicants in Art, Design & Architecture; Engineering; IT; Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences; Pharmacy; ScienceResearch-degree table; result must be under 2 years old; academic test centre only. | 58 | - | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | monash.eduread 13 Oct 2026 |
| PhDMaster's by research and doctoral applicants in Arts; Business & Economics; Education; LawResearch-degree table; result must be under 2 years old; academic test centre only. | 65 | - | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | monash.eduread 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 (58 overall, no skill below 50)
“Pearson Test of English (Academic) | 58 | No PTE communicative skills score below 50”
From monash.edu, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Master's (58 overall, no skill below 50)
“Pearson Test of English (Academic) | 58 | No PTE communicative skills score below 50”
From monash.edu, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: PhD (58 overall, 50 in each skill)
“Pearson Test of Academic English | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | Academic Test Centre | <2 Years”
From monash.edu, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: PhD (65 overall, 58 in each skill)
“Pearson Test of Academic English | 65 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | Academic Test Centre | <2 Years”
From monash.edu, 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 Monash says you may not need to submit a PTE score, or may reach the requirement another way.
Coursework: six years of schooling at an English medium institution in an English-speaking country (including Australia) before age 19 can meet the requirement; time limits then do not apply.
Official wording
“If you’ve completed six years of schooling at an English medium institution in an English-speaking country (including Australia) before the age of 19”
From monash.edu, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Coursework: tests must be completed within three years before course commencement for applicants who cannot show six years of English-medium schooling in an English-speaking country.
Official wording
“A time limit means that the English language measure must have been completed within three years before the course commencement date.”
From monash.edu, read on 13 Oct 2026.
International students who miss the English requirement on test results but meet all other entry requirements may consider Monash English.
Official wording
“International students who do not meet the English language requirement based on their English test results”
From monash.edu, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Research degrees: a qualification of at least two years full-time taught and assessed entirely in English may meet the requirement, within set time frames; a test is the preferred evidence for non-approved countries.
Official wording
“a tertiary qualification of at least two years’ full‑time duration of full-time study, completed within the timeframe outlined below”
From monash.edu, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Good to know before you apply
- Coursework page: PTE Academic 58 overall, no communicative skill below 50, as the university minimum; some courses require more.
- Research degrees: PTE Academic results must be under 2 years old and taken at a test centre; home-based or online formats are not accepted.
What to practise for Monash
Every skill carries the same highest minimum on this page: 58, 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 stated on the pages we checked |
| Score validity noted | 2 years |
Coursework page lists PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI in one row. The research-degree table lists only 'Pearson Test of Academic English' (no UKVI) and rejects home-based or online formats. Course-level higher scores are on Find a course pages, not checked.
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 Monash'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 (admissions) (monash.edu)
- English language proficiency requirements for research degrees (monash.edu)
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Other universities in Australia
- Victoria UniversityFrom 46 overall (Foundation) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Swinburne University of TechnologyFrom 42 overall (Foundation) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- RMIT UniversityFrom 42 overall (Foundation) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Curtin UniversityFrom 58 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Queensland University of TechnologyFrom 58 overall (Master'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.