University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for the University of the Sunshine Coast?

The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) asks for PTE Academic 50 overall with no subscore below 50 for undergraduate study, and 58 with no subscore below 54 for postgraduate coursework and research degrees. Health, social work and paramedicine programs use higher non-standard scores. Online and at-home versions of the tests are not accepted.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

UniSC PTE minimums

From UniSC's English language requirements page, Tables 1 and 2.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate (incl. Study Abroad and TPP)5050
Postgraduate coursework (incl. PQP and Honours)5854
Higher degrees by research5854
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)66Listening and reading 66, speaking 76, writing 60
Social work programs6565
Nursing Science, Midwifery63Listening 58, reading 59, speaking 76, writing 60
Bachelor of Paramedicine66Listening, reading, speaking 66; writing 56

PTE rules at UniSC

UniSC says English test results are valid for two years from the test date and must still be under two years old when your program starts. Online or at-home versions of the listed tests are not accepted, so PTE Academic Online cannot be used. Nursing, midwifery and paramedicine are marked as not available to international students on a Student visa.

In Table 1, PTE 50 (50) sits beside IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each subtest for undergraduates, and PTE 58 (54) beside IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 for postgraduate and research study.

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If your PTE falls short

UniSC runs the Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) and the Postgraduate Qualifying Pathway (PQP). Students moving from either into a degree still need to show the English level in Table 1 or 2 for that degree.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does UniSC need for undergraduate study?+

50 overall with no subscore below 50.

What PTE does UniSC need for a master's?+

58 overall with no subscore below 54.

Does UniSC accept PTE Academic Online?+

No. Online or at-home versions of the tests are not accepted.

How long is PTE valid at UniSC?+

Two years from the test date, and it must be under two years old at your program start.

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