Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Notre Dame PTE minimums
From Notre Dame's English language proficiency requirements page.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 50 | 50 |
| Postgraduate coursework | 58 | 50 |
| Research | 68 | Writing 68, other skills 58 |
PTE rules at Notre Dame
Notre Dame says English test results are valid for two years from completion and must have been obtained within two years before the application commencement date. Accepted tests and minimum scores vary by discipline, and accrediting bodies may require a test even if your education was in English. The page does not mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.
Against IELTS in the same table: undergraduate PTE 50 sits beside IELTS 6.0 with no band below 6.0, postgraduate PTE 58 beside IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and research PTE 68 beside IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in writing.
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If your PTE falls short
Notre Dame also accepts a Certificate IV or higher from an Australian registered training organisation, two units of higher education study in Australia or a listed English-speaking country, or a suitable STAT Written English score. Programs such as the Master of Counselling and Master of Social Work (Qualifying) have their own stricter rules.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Notre Dame programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Notre Dame Australia need?+
50 overall with no band below 50 for undergraduate study.
What PTE does Notre Dame need for postgraduate study?+
58 overall with no band below 50 for postgraduate coursework.
What PTE does Notre Dame need for research?+
68 overall with 68 in writing and no other band below 58.
How long is PTE valid at Notre Dame?+
Two years from the date of completion.
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