PTE score for The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia 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 64) for specific programmes such as Courses with Higher standard ELC (e.g. Master of Laws, MBA, Master of Education, Graduate Diploma in Law, Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)). 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
- 6 sourced requirements
- Perth, Australia
UWA 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 degrees at the Minimum standard English Language Competence (ELC); some courses have Higher standard or Accreditation ELC set in their course rulesTest valid two years from test date. | 64 | 60 | uwa.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master'sPostgraduate coursework degrees at the Minimum standard ELC; some courses have Higher standard or Accreditation ELC set in their course rulesTest valid two years from test date. | 64 | 60 | uwa.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| PhDHigher Degrees by Research outside the schools with higher requirements (general rule)The page states a PTE (Academic) figure of 64 overall and 60 in each band in its combined Australian and international tests table, which sits with the research degree section; confirm with the Graduate Research School. | 64 | 60 | uwa.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| PhDHigher Degrees by Research in the Graduate School of Education and the UWA Business SchoolSame PTE figure is listed for both schools. Test must have been obtained within the past two years. | 70 | 64 | uwa.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| PhDHigher Degrees by Research in the Law SchoolTest must have been obtained within the past two years. | 70 | 70 | uwa.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses with Higher standard ELC (e.g. Master of Laws, MBA, Master of Education, Graduate Diploma in Law, Bachelor of Social Work (Honours))Courses the page lists as having the Higher standard ELC requirement (listed alongside the UWA CELT bridging course rules)Check the course rules in the UWA handbook for the exact standard of your course. Courses with Accreditation ELC refer to their course rules and external tests; no PTE figure is stated on this page for them. | 70 | 64 | uwa.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)
“Minimum standard ELC requirements - a minimum overall score of 64 with no band score less than 60.”
From uwa.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)
“Minimum standard ELC requirements - a minimum overall score of 64 with no band score less than 60.”
From uwa.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)
“*Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Overall score of 64 with a minimum of 60 in each band.”
From uwa.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 64)
“PTE: Overall 70 with minimum 64 in each band.”
From uwa.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 70)
“PTE: Overall 70 with minimum 70 in each band.”
From uwa.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses with Higher standard ELC (e.g. Master of Laws, MBA, Master of Education, Graduate Diploma in Law, Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)) (70 overall, no skill below 64)
“Higher standard ELC requirements - a minimum overall score of 70 with no band score less than 64.”
From uwa.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Does your score qualify?
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Waivers and English pathways
Ways UWA says you may not need to submit a PTE score, or may reach the requirement another way.
Applicants with Indian school results: CBSE or CISCE English components at the stated grade can meet the English requirement (CBSE minimum grade B2, CISCE 60%).
Official wording
“English language components with a minimum grade B2 (CBSE) or 60% (CISCE).”
From uwa.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Degree study taught and examined in English: one successful year of full-time degree study in Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA within the past two years; or two years of English-taught degree study elsewhere, assessed by UWA as equivalent.
Official wording
“At least two years of successful full-time or equivalent degree level studies undertaken and examined in English at a tertiary institution outside Australia”
From uwa.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
UWA CELT Academic English and Study Skills Bridging course is a route for some international applicants who miss direct entry (not available to all cohorts). It is not accepted for courses with accreditation requirements, such as the nursing and teaching courses the page lists.
Official wording
“Please note: UWA CELT is not available to all cohorts of students.”
From uwa.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Good to know before you apply
- Minimum standard: PTE Academic 64 overall, no band below 60.
- Higher standard courses (for example law and MBA): 70 overall, no band below 64.
- Scores are valid for two years from the test date.
What to practise for UWA
Every skill carries the same highest minimum on this page: 70, 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 | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| PTE Core | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Score validity noted | 2 years |
The page lists PTE (Academic) only; PTE Core and PTE Academic UKVI are not mentioned. Test results are valid for two years from the test date. The page does not say how scores are sent and has no PTE Academic Online note.
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 UWA'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 (uwa.edu.au)
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Other universities in Australia
- Curtin UniversityFrom 58 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Edith Cowan UniversityFrom 52 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Australian National UniversityFrom 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
Visa and route guides for Australia
The university score and the visa score are separate requirements. These guides cover the visa side.