PTE score for Kingston University
Kingston University asks for a PTE Academic score of 43 overall (no skill below 43) for foundation programmes, 43 to 59 overall for diploma programmes (depending on the course), 59 overall (no skill below 59) for bachelor's degrees and 59 overall (no skill below 59) for master's degrees. 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
- 7 sourced requirements
- London, UK
Kingston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FoundationInternational Foundation Year (IFY) | 43 | 43 | kingston.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| DiplomaFoundation DiplomaThe page marks this level as UKVI required but names only IELTS for UKVI in its summary table; check with the university whether PTE Academic UKVI is needed. | 43 | 43 | kingston.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| DiplomaInternational Year One (IY1) | 59 | 59 | kingston.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| DiplomaPre-Masters Programme | 59 | 59 | kingston.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Bachelor'sUndergraduate studyCourse pages may state exceptions or additional requirements. | 59 | 59 | kingston.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master'sPostgraduate study at Kingston School of Art | 59 | 59 | kingston.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master'sPostgraduate study at other faculties | 59 | 59 | kingston.ac.ukread 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: Foundation (43 overall, no skill below 43)
“IFY (Overall 4.5, 5.0 W and 4.0 in S/L/R): Overall Score of 43, with a minimum of 43 in all elements”
From kingston.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Diploma (43 overall, no skill below 43)
“Foundation Diploma (Overall 5.0, 4.5 in all components – UKVI required): Overall Score of 43, with a minimum of 43 in all elements”
From kingston.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Diploma (59 overall, no skill below 59)
“IY1 (Overall 5.5, 5.5 in all components): Overall Score of 59, with a minimum of 59 in all elements”
From kingston.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Diploma (59 overall, no skill below 59)
“Pre-Masters (Overall 6.0, 5.5 in all components): Overall Score of 59, with a minimum of 59 in all elements”
From kingston.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Bachelor's (59 overall, no skill below 59)
“UG (Overall 6.0, 5.5 in all components): Overall Score of 59, with a minimum of 59 in all elements”
From kingston.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Master's (59 overall, no skill below 59)
“PG KSA (Overall 6.5, 5.5 in all components): Overall Score of 59, with a minimum of 59 in all elements”
From kingston.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Master's (59 overall, no skill below 59)
“PG Other Faculties (Overall 6.5, 6.0 in all components): Overall Score of 59, with a minimum of 59 in all elements”
From kingston.ac.uk, 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 Kingston says you may not need to submit a PTE score, or may reach the requirement another way.
Medium of Instruction is accepted as proof of English if the whole degree was taught in English; a transcript confirming English as the language of instruction is needed. Applies to degrees from majority English-speaking countries or institutions meeting Kingston's recognition standards.
Official wording
“We accept Medium of Instruction (MOI) as proof of English language proficiency if your degree was taught entirely in English.”
From kingston.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
India is named among countries whose high school qualifications can serve as English evidence if specific grades are met; the grades are on Kingston's country-specific pages, not on this page.
Official wording
“we accept high school qualifications from certain countries as evidence of English proficiency, provided specific grades are met.”
From kingston.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Applicants who completed a UK-bachelor-equivalent qualification in a listed majority English-speaking country (India is not in the list) can be exempt from a test for a Student Visa.
Official wording
“exempt from taking an English language test when applying for a Student Visa”
From kingston.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Good to know before you apply
- Kingston lists PTE Academic 59 overall with no skill below 59 for undergraduate and postgraduate entry, and 43 for the foundation levels.
- PTE Academic Online is listed as accepted with the same scores.
- Accepted English tests are valid for two years; the most recent result is required.
What to practise for Kingston
Every skill carries the same highest minimum on this page: 59, set by the Diploma 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 accepted |
| Score validity noted | 2 years |
Page lists Pearson PTE Academic and Pearson PTE Academic Online as accepted with identical figures. PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core are not named. Research degrees are on a separate page, not read.
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 Kingston'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 entry requirements (international students) (kingston.ac.uk)
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Other universities in the UK
- Middlesex University LondonFrom 59 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- University of GreenwichFrom 59 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Queen Mary University of LondonFrom 55 overall (Foundation) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- University of LeedsFrom 60 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Ulster UniversityFrom 59 overall (Courses requiring IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5)) · checked 13 Oct 2026
Visa and route guides for United Kingdom
The university score and the visa score are separate requirements. These guides cover the visa side.