PTE score for University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong asks for a PTE Academic score of 26 to 84 overall for specific programmes such as Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Nursing (Pre-registration) and Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Nursing (Pre-registration), earlier tests. 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
- 11 sourced requirements
- Wollongong, Australia
UOW 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 of Nursing and Master of Nursing (Pre-registration)PTE Academic tests taken on or after 23 April 2026Table columns: Overall 63, Reading 59, Writing 60, Speaking 76, Listening 58. Earlier tests (on or before 22 April 2026) had 66 overall, reading 66, writing 56, speaking 66, listening 66. | 63 | - | 58 | 59 | 76 | 60 | uow.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Nursing (Pre-registration), earlier testsPTE Academic tests taken on or before 22 April 2026Table columns: Overall 66, Reading 66, Writing 56, Speaking 66, Listening 66. | 66 | - | 66 | 66 | 66 | 56 | uow.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses requiring IELTS 4.5 (UOW equivalency table)Any level; the IELTS band for each course is shown on UOW Course Finder (International, Entry Requirements tab)UOW publishes PTE Academic as an equivalent of the course's IELTS band. The table gives the same figure for overall and for communicative skill scores. The band for each course is on Course Finder, which was not captured here. | 26 | 26 | - | - | - | - | uow.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses requiring IELTS 5.0 (UOW equivalency table)Any level; the IELTS band for each course is shown on UOW Course Finder (International, Entry Requirements tab)UOW publishes PTE Academic as an equivalent of the course's IELTS band. The table gives the same figure for overall and for communicative skill scores. The band for each course is on Course Finder, which was not captured here. | 42 | 42 | - | - | - | - | uow.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses requiring IELTS 5.5 (UOW equivalency table)Any level; the IELTS band for each course is shown on UOW Course Finder (International, Entry Requirements tab)UOW publishes PTE Academic as an equivalent of the course's IELTS band. The table gives the same figure for overall and for communicative skill scores. The band for each course is on Course Finder, which was not captured here. | 49 | 49 | - | - | - | - | uow.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses requiring IELTS 6.0 (UOW equivalency table)Any level; the IELTS band for each course is shown on UOW Course Finder (International, Entry Requirements tab)UOW publishes PTE Academic as an equivalent of the course's IELTS band. The table gives the same figure for overall and for communicative skill scores. The band for each course is on Course Finder, which was not captured here. | 54 | 54 | - | - | - | - | uow.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses requiring IELTS 6.5 (UOW equivalency table)Any level; the IELTS band for each course is shown on UOW Course Finder (International, Entry Requirements tab)UOW publishes PTE Academic as an equivalent of the course's IELTS band. The table gives the same figure for overall and for communicative skill scores. The band for each course is on Course Finder, which was not captured here. | 62 | 62 | - | - | - | - | uow.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses requiring IELTS 7.0 (UOW equivalency table)Any level; the IELTS band for each course is shown on UOW Course Finder (International, Entry Requirements tab)UOW publishes PTE Academic as an equivalent of the course's IELTS band. The table gives the same figure for overall and for communicative skill scores. The band for each course is on Course Finder, which was not captured here. | 69 | 69 | - | - | - | - | uow.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses requiring IELTS 7.5 (UOW equivalency table)Any level; the IELTS band for each course is shown on UOW Course Finder (International, Entry Requirements tab)UOW publishes PTE Academic as an equivalent of the course's IELTS band. The table gives the same figure for overall and for communicative skill scores. The band for each course is on Course Finder, which was not captured here. | 76 | 76 | - | - | - | - | uow.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses requiring IELTS 8.0 (UOW equivalency table)Any level; the IELTS band for each course is shown on UOW Course Finder (International, Entry Requirements tab)UOW publishes PTE Academic as an equivalent of the course's IELTS band. The table gives the same figure for overall and for communicative skill scores. The band for each course is on Course Finder, which was not captured here. | 84 | 84 | - | - | - | - | uow.edu.auread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master of Teaching (NESA requirement)Applicants for teacher education courses, tests taken within two years of course startTable columns: Overall 76, Reading 69, Writing 69, Speaking 84, Listening 84. | 76 | - | 84 | 69 | 84 | 69 | uow.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 of Nursing and Master of Nursing (Pre-registration) (63 overall, Listening 58, Reading 59, Speaking 76, Writing 60)
“PTE Academic 63 59 60 76 58”
From uow.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Nursing (Pre-registration), earlier tests (66 overall, Listening 66, Reading 66, Speaking 66, Writing 56)
“PTE Academic 66 66 56 66 66”
From uow.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses requiring IELTS 4.5 (UOW equivalency table) (26 overall, no skill below 26)
“IELTS Academic PTE Overall Score PTE Communicative Skill Scores 4.5 26 26”
From uow.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses requiring IELTS 5.0 (UOW equivalency table) (42 overall, no skill below 42)
“IELTS Academic PTE Overall Score PTE Communicative Skill Scores 5.0 42 42”
From uow.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses requiring IELTS 5.5 (UOW equivalency table) (49 overall, no skill below 49)
“IELTS Academic PTE Overall Score PTE Communicative Skill Scores 5.5 49 49”
From uow.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses requiring IELTS 6.0 (UOW equivalency table) (54 overall, no skill below 54)
“IELTS Academic PTE Overall Score PTE Communicative Skill Scores 6.0 54 54”
From uow.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses requiring IELTS 6.5 (UOW equivalency table) (62 overall, no skill below 62)
“IELTS Academic PTE Overall Score PTE Communicative Skill Scores 6.5 62 62”
From uow.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses requiring IELTS 7.0 (UOW equivalency table) (69 overall, no skill below 69)
“IELTS Academic PTE Overall Score PTE Communicative Skill Scores 7.0 69 69”
From uow.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses requiring IELTS 7.5 (UOW equivalency table) (76 overall, no skill below 76)
“IELTS Academic PTE Overall Score PTE Communicative Skill Scores 7.5 76 76”
From uow.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses requiring IELTS 8.0 (UOW equivalency table) (84 overall, no skill below 84)
“IELTS Academic PTE Overall Score PTE Communicative Skill Scores 8.0 84 84”
From uow.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Master of Teaching (NESA requirement) (76 overall, Listening 84, Reading 69, Speaking 84, Writing 69)
“PTE Academic 76 69 69 84 84”
From uow.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 UOW says you may not need to submit a PTE score, or may reach the requirement another way.
PTE Academic Online is not accepted; PTE Academic taken at a test centre is.
Official wording
“Not accepted: IELTS Indicator / IELTS Online TOEFL iBT Home Edition PTE Academic Online”
From uow.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Test scores must be taken within two years of the course start date, and official scores must reach UOW before a valid offer is issued.
Official wording
“All tests must be taken within two years of your course start date.”
From uow.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Prior study taught entirely in English outside the listed English-speaking countries can qualify (coursework): at least two years full-time tertiary study at diploma level or higher, plus an official letter from the Academic Registrar. India is not on the approved-country list.
Official wording
“you have successfully completed at least two years of full-time tertiary study, at AQF diploma level or higher.”
From uow.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Higher degree research applicants: a recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree of at least two years, taught, assessed and examined entirely in English (registrar letter required), completed within two years of start, can meet the requirement.
Official wording
“successfully completed a recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree of at least two years duration.”
From uow.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Pathway: students who do not meet the requirement can complete an English language course at UOW College Australia within two years of start. Not accepted for Master of Teaching, Bachelor of Nursing, Master of Nursing (Pre-registration) or Doctor of Medicine.
Official wording
“English language courses cannot be accepted for admission to the Master of Teaching, Bachelor of Nursing, Master of Nursing (Pre-registration), or Doctor of Medicine”
From uow.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Prior study in English cannot replace the test for Master of Teaching or the two nursing courses.
Official wording
“prior study in English cannot be accepted for admission to:”
From uow.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Borderline results may be referred to the Faculty, which needs at least two criteria such as scores within 0.5 IELTS band equivalent or six months past validity.
Official wording
“you must meet at least two of the following criteria:”
From uow.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Senior secondary route: an approved English subject level in a listed qualification can meet the requirement; the page lists specific countries (not India).
Official wording
“provided you have achieved at a specified level in an approved senior secondary English subject.”
From uow.edu.au, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Good to know before you apply
- PTE Academic is accepted; PTE Academic Online is not.
- Scores must be from a test taken within two years of course start.
- Master of Teaching needs 76 overall with per-skill minimums; nursing has its own table.
What to practise for UOW
Every skill carries the same highest minimum on this page: 84, set by the Courses requiring IELTS 8.0 (UOW equivalency table) 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 |
PTE Academic is listed as an accepted test. PTE Academic Online is not accepted. UOW does not publish a single PTE figure per level on this page: course requirements are stated as IELTS bands on Course Finder (not captured), with a UOW equivalency table giving the PTE figure for each band. Teaching and nursing have their own PTE tables.
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 UOW'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) (uow.edu.au)
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Other universities in Australia
- Federation University AustraliaFrom 31 overall (Courses placed in the IELTS 5.0 English tier (see course page)) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- RMIT UniversityFrom 42 overall (Foundation) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Swinburne University of TechnologyFrom 42 overall (Foundation) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Flinders UniversityFrom 50 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Victoria 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.