University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Charles Sturt University?

Charles Sturt University sets IELTS 6.0 with no score below 5.5 for undergraduate courses, which its own concordance table puts at PTE Academic 50 overall with no skill below 42. Postgraduate coursework needs the 6.0 (6.0) level, PTE 50 with 50 in each skill, and research degrees 58 with 50 in each. PTE Academic Online is not accepted.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Charles Sturt PTE minimums by level

Charles Sturt's course entry requirements page states its minimums in IELTS and gives a PTE concordance table: IELTS 5.5 equals 42 in each skill, 6.0 equals 50, 6.5 equals 58, 7.0 equals 65 and 7.5 equals 73. The PTE scores below apply that table to each IELTS minimum.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate (IELTS 6.0, no score below 5.5)50No skill below 42
Postgraduate coursework (IELTS 6.0, no score below 6.0)5050 in each skill
Higher degree by research (IELTS 6.5, no score below 6.0)5850 in each skill
Courses with higher English (nursing, physiotherapy, social work and others)See course brochureSet per course

Online tests, validity and higher-English courses

The page says Charles Sturt does not accept IELTS Online or the PTE Academic Online test, and that each minimum must be met with a result obtained within the last two years. Some courses do not recognise all tests, so check your course entry requirements for exclusions.

Courses with a higher English requirement include dental science, civil engineering (honours), medical laboratory science, nursing, occupational therapy, oral health, paramedicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, social work, the veterinary degrees and the Master of Nursing (Pre-registration). Their scores are on each online course brochure.

The page gives no rule on combining sittings and no Pearson institution code. Charles Sturt's page does not list PTE Core. Pearson's PTE Core FAQ says PTE Core is initially only suitable for work and migration visa routes to Canada and that PTE Academic is the test accepted for university study.

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If your PTE score falls short

For courses that do not need a higher standard, Charles Sturt also considers previous study in English if you meet its country and qualification conditions. It notes that it may set separate English requirements for student visa processing.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Charles Sturt programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Charles Sturt University need?+

For undergraduate courses, PTE Academic 50 with no skill below 42, which is the PTE equivalent of its IELTS 6.0 (5.5) minimum.

Does Charles Sturt accept PTE Academic Online?+

No. The page says Charles Sturt does not accept IELTS Online or the PTE Academic Online test.

What PTE does Charles Sturt need for a master's?+

Postgraduate coursework uses IELTS 6.0 with no score below 6.0, which is PTE 50 with 50 in each skill.

How recent must my PTE be for Charles Sturt?+

Obtained within the last two years.

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Guide updated on 31 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.

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