Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Sydney PTE equivalents by IELTS level
Sydney states its requirements in IELTS and converts them with its English language concordance table (July 2026), linked from the English language requirements page. The overall PTE comes from Table 1 and the per-skill PTE from the individual scores table.
| IELTS level on your course page | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 with no band below 6.0 (standard) | 64 | 60 |
| 6.5 with no band below 6.5 | 64 | 64 |
| 7.0 with no band below 6.5 | 72 | 64 |
| 7.0 with no band below 7.0 | 72 | 72 |
| 7.5 with no band below 7.0 | 78 | 72 |
PTE rules at Sydney
The requirements page lists PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic as an accepted test and says all IELTS, PTE and LanguageCert requirements refer to the academic test, so non-academic tests are not accepted. All English tests must be no more than two years old at the date of course commencement. The page does not mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core.
The concordance table warns that courses with external professional accreditation or registration rules may set different scores, and where they differ the higher requirement applies, so check the course page for nursing, teaching and similar degrees.
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If your PTE falls short
Sydney lets you meet the requirement by completing a relevant English course at the University's Centre for English Teaching instead of retesting. Its entry points are on the Centre for English Teaching pages, not on the requirements page.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Sydney programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does the University of Sydney need?+
For the standard IELTS 6.5 (6.0) level, the concordance table gives PTE Academic 64 overall with 60 in each skill.
What PTE equals IELTS 7.0 at Sydney?+
PTE 72 overall. The per-skill score depends on the band floor: 64 for a 6.5 floor and 72 for a 7.0 floor.
How old can my PTE be for Sydney?+
No more than two years old at the date your course starts.
Does Sydney accept PTE Core?+
The page only refers to PTE Academic and says non-academic tests are not accepted.
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