University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for RMIT?

RMIT University's usual undergraduate and postgraduate level, IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, is PTE Academic 58 with no communication band below 50. Courses at IELTS 7.0 need PTE 65 with no band below 58. Foundation Studies and vocational courses start at 42, and associate degrees at 50. RMIT does not accept at-home or online tests from international students.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

RMIT PTE minimums by level

From RMIT's English language proficiency tests page, a general guide by study level. Each course page has the exact score.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Foundation Studies and Vocational Education4236
Associate Degrees5042
Undergraduate and postgraduate at IELTS 6.55850
At IELTS 7.06558
At IELTS 7.57265
At IELTS 8.0 (no band below 7.5)7972
At IELTS 8.0 (no band below 8.0)7979

PTE rules at RMIT

RMIT lists Pearson Test of English (Academic) among the only tests it accepts for admission, and says it does not accept results from at-home or online tests for international students, so PTE Academic Online is not an option. Your test must have been completed within two years of your RMIT course start date.

The 58 (50) level sits in the same column as IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for undergraduate, postgraduate and research study.

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If your PTE falls short

RMIT points students who need more English to its preferred English language providers for recognised preparatory study, and to recognised qualifications taken in English.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does RMIT need?+

58 with no communication band below 50 for courses at the IELTS 6.5 level.

Does RMIT accept PTE Academic Online?+

No. RMIT does not accept at-home or online tests for international students.

What PTE does RMIT Foundation Studies need?+

42 with no communication band below 36.

How long is PTE valid for RMIT?+

It must be completed within two years of your course start date.

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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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