PTE score for University of Leeds
University of Leeds asks for a PTE Academic score of 60 overall (no skill below 59) for bachelor's degrees, 64 overall (no skill below 60) for master's degrees, 60 overall (no skill below 59) for PhD study and 43 to 74 overall for specific programmes such as Courses with an IELTS requirement of 5.5 with 5.5 in each component (PTE equivalent band) and Courses with an IELTS requirement of 5.5 with 6.0 in writing (PTE equivalent band). 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
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- Leeds, UK
Leeds 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'sUndergraduate degrees at the standard (IELTS 6.0) levelOverall 60 with no less than 59 in each component, as listed in the Undergraduate degrees section. Some courses have higher requirements; see band rows. | 60 | 59 | - | - | - | - | leeds.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master'sMasters degrees at the standard (IELTS 6.5) levelOverall 64 with no less than 60 in each component, as listed in the Masters degrees section. Some courses have higher requirements; see band rows. | 64 | 60 | - | - | - | - | leeds.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| PhDResearch degrees at the standard (IELTS 6.0) levelOverall 60 with no less than 59 in each component, as listed in the Research degrees section. Some research programmes may have higher requirements; check the course page. | 60 | 59 | - | - | - | - | leeds.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses with an IELTS requirement of 5.5 with 5.5 in each component (PTE equivalent band)Courses whose entry requirement is stated by Leeds as IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in each component; check Course Search for your courseLeeds states these scores can only be accepted for pre-sessional English courses or for the International Foundation Year Design, Engineering and Science routes. | 59 | 59 | - | - | - | - | leeds.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses with an IELTS requirement of 5.5 with 6.0 in writing (PTE equivalent band)Courses stated by Leeds as IELTS 5.5 with 6.0 in writing; check Course SearchWriting minimum 60, other components 59. | 59 | 59 | - | - | - | - | leeds.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses with an IELTS requirement of 5.5 with 6.5 in writing (PTE equivalent band)Courses stated by Leeds as IELTS 5.5 with 6.5 in writing; check Course SearchWriting minimum 64, other components 59. | 59 | 59 | - | - | - | - | leeds.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses with an IELTS requirement of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (PTE equivalent band)Courses whose entry requirement is stated by Leeds as IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component; check Course Search for your courseLeeds publishes a PTE equivalent for each IELTS band. Which course sits in which band is shown in Course Search, not on this page. | 60 | 59 | - | - | - | - | leeds.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses with an IELTS requirement of 6.0 with 6.0 in each component (PTE equivalent band)Courses whose entry requirement is stated by Leeds as IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in each component; check Course Search for your courseLeeds publishes a PTE equivalent for each IELTS band. Which course sits in which band is shown in Course Search, not on this page. | 60 | 60 | - | - | - | - | leeds.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses with an IELTS requirement of 6.0 with 6.0 in writing (PTE equivalent band)Courses whose entry requirement is stated by Leeds as IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in writing; check Course Search for your courseWriting minimum 60, other components 59 (not in the perSkill field as all four are not stated separately). | 60 | 59 | - | - | - | - | leeds.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses with an IELTS requirement of 6.0 with 6.5 in writing (PTE equivalent band)Courses whose entry requirement is stated by Leeds as IELTS 6.0 with 6.5 in writing; check Course Search for your courseWriting minimum 64, other components 59. | 60 | 59 | - | - | - | - | leeds.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses with an IELTS requirement of 6.5 with 6.0 in each component (PTE equivalent band)Courses whose entry requirement is stated by Leeds as IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component; check Course Search for your courseLeeds publishes a PTE equivalent for each IELTS band. Which course sits in which band is shown in Course Search, not on this page. | 64 | 60 | - | - | - | - | leeds.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses with an IELTS requirement of 6.5 with 6.5 in writing (PTE equivalent band)Courses whose entry requirement is stated by Leeds as IELTS 6.5 with 6.5 in writing; check Course Search for your courseWriting minimum 64, other components 60. | 64 | 60 | - | - | - | - | leeds.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses with an IELTS requirement of 6.5 with 7.0 in writing (PTE equivalent band)Courses whose entry requirement is stated by Leeds as IELTS 6.5 with 7.0 in writing; check Course Search for your courseWriting minimum 68, other components 60. | 64 | 60 | - | - | - | - | leeds.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses with an IELTS requirement of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (PTE equivalent band)Courses whose entry requirement is stated by Leeds as IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each component; check Course Search for your courseLeeds publishes a PTE equivalent for each IELTS band. Which course sits in which band is shown in Course Search, not on this page. | 68 | 64 | - | - | - | - | leeds.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses with an IELTS requirement of 7.0 with 7.0 in each component (PTE equivalent band)Courses whose entry requirement is stated by Leeds as IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each component; check Course Search for your courseLeeds publishes a PTE equivalent for each IELTS band. Which course sits in which band is shown in Course Search, not on this page. | 68 | 68 | - | - | - | - | leeds.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses with IELTS 7.0 and 7.5 in listening (PTE equivalent band)Courses with the IELTS 7.0 / listening 7.5 profilePer-skill figures as published: reading and writing 64, speaking 68, listening 74. | 68 | - | 74 | 64 | 68 | 64 | leeds.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Courses with IELTS 7.5 in speaking (PTE equivalent band)Courses with a 7.5 speaking requirementOverall 74 with speaking no less than 74; other components not stated in this line. | 74 | - | - | - | - | - | leeds.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Pre-sessional English (Language Centre), non-SELT routeStudents who do not need a SELTLowest pre-sessional entry level published. Scores for IELTS 4.0 to 5.5 bands can only be used for pre-sessional courses (and, at the 5.5 band, International Foundation Year Design, Engineering and Science routes). | 43 | 43 | - | - | - | - | leeds.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Pre-sessional English (Language Centre), SELT routeApplicants who need a SELT for a pre-sessional English coursePTE Academic UKVI only on the SELT route. | 43 | 43 | - | - | - | - | leeds.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: Bachelor's (60 overall, no skill below 59)
“PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic or PTE Academic UKVI: 60 overall with no less than 59 in each component.”
From leeds.ac.uk, 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)
“PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic or PTE Academic UKVI: 64 overall with no less than 60 in each component.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: PhD (60 overall, no skill below 59)
“PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic or PTE Academic UKVI: 60 overall with no less than 59 in each component.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses with an IELTS requirement of 5.5 with 5.5 in each component (PTE equivalent band) (59 overall, no skill below 59)
“PTE Academic at 59 overall with no less than 59 in each component.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses with an IELTS requirement of 5.5 with 6.0 in writing (PTE equivalent band) (59 overall, no skill below 59)
“PTE Academic at 59 overall with no less than 60 in writing and 59 in all other components.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses with an IELTS requirement of 5.5 with 6.5 in writing (PTE equivalent band) (59 overall, no skill below 59)
“PTE Academic at 59 overall with no less than 64 in writing and 59 in all other components.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses with an IELTS requirement of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (PTE equivalent band) (60 overall, no skill below 59)
“PTE Academic at 60 overall with no less than 59 in each component.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses with an IELTS requirement of 6.0 with 6.0 in each component (PTE equivalent band) (60 overall, no skill below 60)
“PTE Academic at 60 overall with no less than 60 in each component.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses with an IELTS requirement of 6.0 with 6.0 in writing (PTE equivalent band) (60 overall, no skill below 59)
“PTE Academic at 60 overall with no less than 60 in writing and 59 in all other components.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses with an IELTS requirement of 6.0 with 6.5 in writing (PTE equivalent band) (60 overall, no skill below 59)
“PTE Academic at 60 overall with no less than 64 in writing and 59 in all other components.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses with an IELTS requirement of 6.5 with 6.0 in each component (PTE equivalent band) (64 overall, no skill below 60)
“PTE Academic at 64 overall with no less than 60 in each component.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses with an IELTS requirement of 6.5 with 6.5 in writing (PTE equivalent band) (64 overall, no skill below 60)
“PTE Academic at 64 overall with no less than 64 in writing and 60 in all other components.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses with an IELTS requirement of 6.5 with 7.0 in writing (PTE equivalent band) (64 overall, no skill below 60)
“PTE Academic at 64 overall with no less than 68 in writing and 60 in all other components.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses with an IELTS requirement of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (PTE equivalent band) (68 overall, no skill below 64)
“PTE Academic at 68 overall with no less than 64 in each component.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses with an IELTS requirement of 7.0 with 7.0 in each component (PTE equivalent band) (68 overall, no skill below 68)
“PTE Academic at 68 overall with no less than 68 in each component.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses with IELTS 7.0 and 7.5 in listening (PTE equivalent band) (68 overall, Listening 74, Reading 64, Speaking 68, Writing 64)
“PTE Academic at 68 overall with no less than 64 in reading and writing, 68 in speaking and 74 in listening.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Courses with IELTS 7.5 in speaking (PTE equivalent band) (74 overall)
“PTE Academic at 74 overall with no less than 74 in speaking.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Pre-sessional English (Language Centre), non-SELT route (43 overall, no skill below 43)
“PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic: 43 overall with no less than 43 in each component.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Pre-sessional English (Language Centre), SELT route (43 overall, no skill below 43)
“PTE Academic UKVI: 43 overall with no less than 43 in each component.”
From leeds.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 Leeds says you may not need to submit a PTE score, or may reach the requirement another way.
Leeds accepts a minimum of two years of UK study to complete an undergraduate degree as evidence of English, and for masters and research entry also one year of UK Masters study.
Official wording
“A minimum of two years of study in the UK to complete an undergraduate degree.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Pre-sessional English courses from the Language Centre are available for applicants whose scores fall in the lower bands (IELTS 4.0 to 5.5 equivalent scores, including PTE Academic 43 to 59).
Official wording
“These scores can only be accepted for pre-sessional English courses offered by the Language Centre .”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
The International Foundation Year Design, Engineering and Science routes can accept the IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 each band, equivalent to PTE Academic 59 with 59 in each component.
Official wording
“or for the International Foundation Year Design, Engineering and Science routes.”
From leeds.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Good to know before you apply
- Standard undergraduate: PTE Academic 60 overall, 59 in each component
- Standard masters: PTE Academic 64 overall, 60 in each component
- PTE Academic Online is not accepted
- Higher-band courses (up to 74) are set per course in Course Search
What to practise for Leeds
The highest single-skill minimum on this page is 74 in Listening, set by the Courses with IELTS 7.0 and 7.5 in listening (PTE equivalent band) 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 | Accepted |
| PTE Core | Not accepted |
| Score validity noted | 2 years |
PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI accepted; PTE Academic Online is not accepted. Results must not be over two years old at the start date of the course. The page does not state how scores are sent, and does not mention PTE Core. The page does not list which courses fall into which IELTS band (use Course Search).
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 Leeds'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:
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Other universities in the UK
- Middlesex University LondonFrom 59 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Ulster UniversityFrom 59 overall (Courses requiring IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5)) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- University of HertfordshireFrom 59 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Teesside UniversityFrom 59 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Anglia Ruskin UniversityFrom 59 overall (Foundation) · checked 13 Oct 2026
Visa and route guides for United Kingdom
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