Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Loughborough PTE Academic minimums
From Loughborough's English language requirements and its undergraduate higher-level requirements page, which lists the same PTE score.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Standard University requirement (undergraduate and postgraduate) | 65 | 61 in each sub-test |
| Undergraduate courses with a higher English requirement (for example LLB Law, BSc Psychology) | 65 | 61 in each sub-test |
Test rules and how PTE compares with IELTS at Loughborough
Loughborough lists the Pearson Test of Academic English as a centre-based test, so the online version is not on the list. English language tests must be no more than two years old at the start of the course. Loughborough does not accept medium of instruction letters as evidence. The page gives no Pearson institution code.
The page sets the standard at IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each element and says some Schools may ask for more; MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology, for example, needs IELTS 6.5 with 6.5 in reading and writing. Your offer communication will state the requirement.
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If your PTE score falls short
Loughborough offers pre-sessional English language programmes, at the discretion of the School or Department, as an alternative way to meet the requirement.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Loughborough programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE does Loughborough need?+
65 overall with at least 61 in each sub-test, from a centre-based test.
Does Loughborough accept PTE Academic Online?+
The page lists only the centre-based PTE test.
How old can my PTE be for Loughborough?+
No more than two years old at the start of the course.
Is PTE higher for Loughborough Law?+
The undergraduate higher-level page lists the same PTE score, 65 with 61 in each sub-test.
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