Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Macquarie PTE minimums from 1 March 2026
From the "Required Scores - From 1 March 2026" PTE table on Macquarie's English language requirements page. Skill minimums are given as reading, writing, listening and speaking, in that order.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Most undergraduate or postgraduate courses (Competent) | 60 | R 51, W 55, L 50, S 54 |
| MBA, Graduate Diploma or Certificate of Business Administration, Health Leadership (Proficient) | 68 | R 51, W 55, L 50, S 54 |
| Clinical Science, Exercise and Sports Science, Laws, Juris Doctor, Master of Creative Writing | 68 | R 56, W 64, L 55, S 66 |
| Medicine, Physiotherapy, Clinical Audiology, Clinical and Professional Psychology, Speech Pathology | 68 | R 66, W 73, L 66, S 76 |
| Bachelor of Education and Master of Teaching (Advanced) | 76 | R 66, W 73, L 72, S 88 |
| Intensive Program Diploma, Masters Qualifying Program (Vocational) | 52 | R 47, W 50, L 46, S 46 |
| Standard Foundation Program (Functional) | 46 | R 41, W 40, L 39, S 38 |
Online tests, validity and the IELTS level
The page says PTE Academic Online has not been recognised since 1 May 2023, along with IELTS Online and TOEFL iBT Home Edition. Test scores must be less than two years old on the date your course starts, and if you have several tests in that period Macquarie considers your single best test result, so scores from different sittings are not combined.
The page also keeps the scores that applied until 28 February 2026, when the Competent level was PTE 58 with 52 in each skill. The page names no Pearson institution code.
Macquarie'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. For comparison, the Competent level for most courses is IELTS Academic 6.5 with 6.0 in each band.
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If your PTE score falls short
The same table sets lower PTE entry scores for Macquarie's own pathways: 52 for the Intensive Program Diploma and Masters Qualifying Program, and 46 for the Standard Foundation Program. These are Macquarie's own pathway programs.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Macquarie programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Macquarie University need?+
Most courses need PTE Academic 60 with reading 51, writing 55, listening 50 and speaking 54, for tests assessed under the scores in force from 1 March 2026.
Does Macquarie accept PTE Academic Online?+
No. Macquarie stopped recognising PTE Academic Online on 1 May 2023.
Can I combine two PTE results for Macquarie?+
No. If you have several tests within two years, Macquarie considers your single best test result.
What PTE does Macquarie teaching need?+
Bachelor of Education and Master of Teaching courses need 76 overall with reading 66, writing 73, listening 72 and speaking 88.
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