University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for UWE Bristol?

UWE Bristol asks for PTE Academic at 59 overall with at least 59 in each of listening, reading, writing and speaking for undergraduate courses, and 62 overall with at least 59 in each component for postgraduate courses. PTE is valid for two years, and UWE currently accepts only results from tests taken in a test centre, not online tests.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

UWE Bristol PTE scores

From the UWE Bristol English language requirements page. Some courses have higher requirements on the course page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate5959 in each component
Postgraduate6259 in each component

Test rules and the IELTS comparison

The page says PTE Academic is valid for two years and that UWE is "currently only able to accept results from tests taken in a test centre", so online PTE results are not accepted. It does not name PTE Academic UKVI separately or give a Pearson institution code.

For comparison, the same page asks IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component for undergraduate courses, 6.5 with 5.5 for postgraduate taught and 7.0 with 6.5 for postgraduate research; it gives no separate PTE score for research degrees.

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If your PTE score falls short

Offer holders on campus courses may be able to take UWE's free online English Language Test, which follows the IELTS format. For UWE's pre-sessional English courses the page asks for IELTS for UKVI from an approved centre, and some pre-sessional students may get a joint CAS.

For a Student visa, gov.uk asks for English at CEFR B2 for study at degree level or above and B1 below degree level, and says a university can assess degree-level applicants' English itself and may ask for a different test (gov.uk).

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does UWE Bristol need for a master's?+

62 overall with at least 59 in each component.

Does UWE Bristol accept PTE Academic Online?+

No. UWE currently only accepts results from tests taken in a test centre.

How long is PTE valid for UWE Bristol?+

Two years.

What PTE score does UWE need for undergraduate courses?+

59 overall with at least 59 in each component.

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