University English requirements

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

Surrey converts each course IELTS score into PTE Academic. IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component equals PTE 64 with 59 in each, IELTS 6.5 (6.0) equals 67 with 64, and IELTS 7.0 (6.5) equals 76 with 67. The result must be from the past two years, and Surrey does not accept PTE Academic Online.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Surrey PTE scores by IELTS level

From the University of Surrey English language requirements page. The IELTS level for your course is on its course page.

Course IELTS levelPTE overallMinimum per skill
5.5, 5.0 in each component5954 in each component
6.0, 5.5 in each component6459 in each component
6.5, 5.5 in each band, 6.0 in writing6759 reading, speaking, listening; 64 writing
6.5, 6.0 in each band6764 in each component
7.0, 6.5 in each band7667 in each component
7.5, 7.0 in each band7976 in each component

Test rules at Surrey

Surrey lists Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) among tests that must have been achieved within the past two years, with the note: "Please note we do not accept PTE Academic Online". The page does not list PTE Academic UKVI separately or give a Pearson institution code.

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If your PTE score falls short

Surrey runs on-campus and online pre-sessional English courses of 11 and 8 weeks, and says completing a University of Surrey pre-sessional immediately before the degree is accepted evidence. It also accepts the British Council UK pre-sessional English course, the KL Excellence certificate and Oxford International's online pre-sessional course.

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 Surrey programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Surrey need for IELTS 6.5 courses?+

67 overall with 64 in each component, or 67 with 64 in writing and 59 in others if the course asks IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 and 6.0 in writing.

Does Surrey accept PTE Academic Online?+

No. The page says Surrey does not accept PTE Academic Online.

How old can my PTE be for Surrey?+

Achieved within the past two years.

What is the lowest PTE score on Surrey's table?+

59 with 54 in each component, matching IELTS 5.5 with 5.0.

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