Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Murdoch PTE minimums
From Murdoch's English proficiency tests page.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Standard: undergraduate and postgraduate | 50 | Reading 53, writing 54, speaking 50, listening 50 |
| Standard: research degrees | 58 | Reading 53, writing 58, speaking 50, listening 50 |
| Law (LLB graduate entry and combined degrees) | 58 | Reading 53, writing 58, speaking 50, listening 50 |
| Chiropractic; medical, molecular and forensic sciences | 58 | Reading 60, writing 58, speaking 53, listening 56 |
| Bachelor of Nursing, tests on or before 22 April 2026 | 66 | Reading 66, writing 56, speaking 66, listening 66 |
| Bachelor of Nursing, tests on or after 23 April 2026 | 63 | Reading 59, writing 60, speaking 76, listening 58 |
| Bachelor of Education | 76 | Reading 67, writing 66, speaking 80, listening 79 |
How Murdoch's PTE compares to its IELTS
In the same standard table, the undergraduate and postgraduate PTE level sits beside IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in every band, and the research level sits beside IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in every band. For the Bachelor of Education the IELTS level is 7.5.
The English proficiency tests page does not state a validity period, a rule on PTE Academic Online or PTE Core, or a Pearson code, so confirm those with Murdoch admissions before you book.
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If your PTE falls short
Murdoch lists English language courses for international students in its study pages; ask admissions which course and entry level fits your offer, since the tests page does not set out PTE entry points for them.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Murdoch programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Murdoch University need?+
50 overall with 53 reading, 54 writing and 50 in speaking and listening for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
What PTE does Murdoch need for research degrees?+
58 overall with 58 in writing, 53 in reading and 50 in speaking and listening.
What PTE does Murdoch nursing need?+
For tests from 23 April 2026: 63 overall with 76 speaking, 59 reading, 60 writing and 58 listening.
What PTE does Murdoch education need?+
76 overall with 67 reading, 66 writing, 80 speaking and 79 listening.
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