University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for the University of Huddersfield?

Huddersfield's standard requirement for PTE Academic is 59 overall with a minimum of 59 in listening, reading, writing and speaking. Research degree applicants normally need 66 overall with no band score lower than 59. The PTE Home Edition is not accepted, and results are valid for two years.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Huddersfield PTE scores

From the University of Huddersfield international entry requirements page, which has one table for standard entry and one for research degrees.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Standard entry5959 in each skill
Research degrees6659 in each skill

Test rules at Huddersfield

Both tables label the test "Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE)", note "Home Edition is not accepted", and give a validity of two years. The page does not mention PTE Academic UKVI or a Pearson institution code.

For comparison, the same page asks IELTS Academic 6.0 with no element below 5.5 for standard entry and 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for research degrees, and does not accept the IELTS online test.

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If your PTE score falls short

The page also links to English Language non-standard variations, which explains course-specific cases. Huddersfield runs pre-sessional English courses for applicants below the requirement.

For a Student visa, gov.uk asks for English at CEFR B2 for study at degree level or above and B1 below degree level, and says a university can assess degree-level applicants' English itself and may ask for a different test (gov.uk).

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Huddersfield need?+

59 overall with at least 59 in each skill for standard entry.

Does Huddersfield accept the PTE Home Edition?+

No. The page says Home Edition is not accepted.

What PTE does a Huddersfield PhD need?+

Normally 66 overall with no band score lower than 59.

How long is PTE valid for Huddersfield?+

Two years.

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