Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Royal Holloway PTE minimums by programme type
From Royal Holloway's English language requirements, which lists scores subject by subject. Representative rows below.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's in Business, Economics, Law, English, History, Psychology and similar | 67 | Writing 63, others 59 |
| Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Biological Sciences, Geography | 67 | 59 in each |
| Taught master's in most subjects (Business, Law, Economics, Psychology, Geography) | 67 | 63 in each |
| Taught master's in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Information Security | 67 | 59 in each |
| MSc (Pre-Registration) Occupational Therapy | 71 | 67 in each |
| Postgraduate research (PhD, Masters by Research) | 67 | Writing 71, others 59 |
Test rules and how PTE compares with IELTS at Royal Holloway
The page lists the Pearson Test of English among accepted tests and says your certificate must have been issued no more than two years before the start of your course. It does not mention PTE Academic Online or give a Pearson institution code.
On the same page, Business bachelor's PTE 67 (writing 63, others 59) sits beside IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in the rest; taught master's PTE 67 (63 each) beside IELTS 6.5 with no subscore below 6.0; and research PTE 67 (writing 71) beside IELTS 6.5 with 7.0 in writing.
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If your PTE score falls short
Undergraduates who do not meet the requirement can apply to the Royal Holloway International Study Centre preparation programme, then progress to a degree. The University also runs pre-sessional English language programmes.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Royal Holloway programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE does Royal Holloway need for a master's?+
67 overall with no subscore below 63 for most subjects; 67 with 59 each for Computer Science and some science programmes.
What PTE does Royal Holloway need for undergraduates?+
67 overall, with 63 in writing and 59 in the others for many subjects, or 59 in each for sciences.
What PTE does a Royal Holloway PhD need?+
67 overall with 71 in writing and no other subscore below 59.
How old can my PTE be?+
Issued no more than two years before the start of your course.
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