Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
UTS College PTE minimums
From UTS College's English language requirements page.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| UTS Foundation Studies (3 trimesters) | 46 | Writing 38 |
| UTS Foundation Studies (2 trimesters) | 46 | 38 in speaking, listening, reading and writing |
| All standard diplomas (3 trimesters) | 54 | 54 |
| All accelerated diplomas (2 trimesters) | 54 | 54 |
| All standard pre-master's programs (2 trimesters) | 54 | 54 |
| All accelerated pre-master's programs (1 trimester) | 58-64 | Writing 54 |
PTE rules at UTS College
UTS College lists Pearson Test of English PTE (Academic) among its accepted high-stakes tests. Its page does not state a PTE validity period, a rule on PTE Academic Online or PTE Core, or a Pearson code. It does say that an exemption from a high-stakes test is only granted where the qualifying studies were completed within the last two years.
In the same table, PTE 46 sits beside IELTS 5.5 (writing 5.0) for the three-trimester foundation, PTE 54 beside IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in writing for diplomas, and 58-64 beside IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in writing for the accelerated pre-master's.
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If your PTE falls short
The table also accepts UTS College English results: Academic English Level 3 (AE3) for foundation, AE4 for diplomas and standard pre-master's, and AE5 for the accelerated pre-master's. UTS itself accepts AE5 for most of its degrees.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UTS College programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE does UTS College need for foundation?+
46 overall with 38 in writing for the three-trimester program, or 38 in every skill for the two-trimester program.
What PTE does a UTS College diploma need?+
54 overall with 54 in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
What PTE does the UTS College pre-master's need?+
54 with 54 in each skill for the standard program; 58-64 with 54 in writing for the accelerated program.
Can I use UTS College English instead of PTE?+
Yes. AE3, AE4 or AE5 with a pass grade, depending on the program.
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