Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
UWA PTE minimums by level
From UWA's English proficiency evaluation page. The graduate chart's two columns are headed "College of Liberal Arts Programs" and "Other Programs"; the rows below follow those headings as printed.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate admission | 61 | None stated |
| Undergraduate admission with ESL support | 42-60 | None stated |
| Graduate, column headed College of Liberal Arts Programs | 58 | None stated |
| Graduate, column headed Other Programs | 42-57 | None stated |
Test rules and how to send your score
UWA requires official score reports sent directly from an accepted testing agency to UWA Admissions, and lists Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) among accepted tests. The page does not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core, a validity period or a Pearson institution code.
On the same charts, IELTS is 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each subscore for undergraduate admission, and 5.0 to 6.0 with at least 5.0 in each subscore for admission with ESL. The graduate chart uses the same IELTS figures. So PTE 61 sits with IELTS 6.5 for undergraduates.
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If you fall short
Undergraduates in the with-ESL band are admitted but may take ESL placement tests and ESL coursework, some of which can count toward the Language, Literature and Speech curriculum. Below that band, a department can submit a formal appeal at least 60 days before the term starts, and students can also appeal directly to the English Language Proficiency Committee.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UWA 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 West Alabama need?+
61 for undergraduate admission without ESL coursework, and 42 to 60 for admission with ESL support.
What PTE score does UWA list for graduate study?+
58 in the column headed College of Liberal Arts Programs and 42 to 57 in the column headed Other Programs.
How do I send my PTE score to UWA?+
Official score reports must be sent directly from the testing agency to UWA Admissions.
Can I appeal a low English score at UWA?+
Yes. The page describes a department appeal and a direct appeal to the English Language Proficiency Committee.
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