Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
UTS PTE minimums
From UTS's English language requirements page. For combined courses, the higher requirement applies.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Most undergraduate courses | 58 | Writing 50 |
| Most postgraduate coursework | 58 | Writing 50 |
| Bachelor's with Master of Teaching combined courses | 73 | Speaking 79, listening 79, reading 65, writing 65 |
| Nursing and midwifery, tests from 23 April 2026 | 63 | Speaking 76, listening 58, reading 59, writing 60 |
| Nursing and midwifery, tests on or before 22 April 2026 | 66 | Speaking, listening, reading 66; writing 56 |
PTE rules at UTS
UTS recognises test scores obtained less than two years before you apply, and for listed courses less than two years before commencement. Scores from two different tests cannot be combined. For nursing, midwifery and similar listed courses, two sittings of the same test in 12 months can be used if each sitting meets the overall score and no skill falls below the stated floor.
The page labels the PTE row 'PTE (academic)' and does not mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core. In the same tables, PTE 58 (writing 50) sits beside IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in writing.
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If your PTE falls short
The UTS tables list UTS College Academic English Level 5 (AE5) as an accepted alternative for most courses. UTS College's own pathway entry scores are covered in the UTS College guide.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UTS programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does UTS need?+
58 overall with at least 50 in writing for most undergraduate and postgraduate coursework courses.
What PTE does UTS nursing need?+
For tests taken from 23 April 2026: 63 overall with 76 speaking, 58 listening, 59 reading and 60 writing.
Can I combine PTE and IELTS at UTS?+
No. Scores from two different tests cannot be combined.
How old can my PTE be for UTS?+
Less than two years old when you apply, or at commencement for the listed professional courses.
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Related
- UTS IELTS requirement
- UTS College PTE requirement
- UNSW PTE requirement
- PTE for Australia: scores by university and visa
- All 3605 guides
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