Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Western Sydney PTE minimums
From Western Sydney University's international entry requirements page.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| All programs except those listed below | 58 | 50 |
| Nursing (B Nursing, Advanced, M Nursing Practice Preregistration) | 65 | 65 |
| Occupational therapy, paramedicine, physiotherapy, speech pathology, sport and exercise science | 65 | Writing and reading 58; listening and speaking 65 |
| Clinical Science/Medicine, Podiatric Medicine, social work, professional and clinical psychology | 65 | 65, in one sitting |
| B Education (Primary), Master of Teaching | 78 | Speaking 79, listening 79, reading 65, writing 65 |
PTE rules at Western Sydney
Your test must be no more than two years old at the time you start, and the page says PTE Online, IELTS Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition and OET@Home are not assessed. For nursing, PTE results from one sitting are accepted, or from two sittings in six months if each sitting reaches 65 overall, the two together reach 65 in each skill, and no skill is below 58.
The standard PTE 58 (50) sits beside IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each subtest on the same page.
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If your PTE falls short
The page links to the University's English pathways and to The International College for students who do not meet the entry requirements. The College's own PTE entry scores are in the Western Sydney University International College guide.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Western Sydney programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Western Sydney University need?+
58 overall with no communication skill below 50 for most programs.
Does Western Sydney accept PTE Online?+
No. The page says PTE Online results are not assessed.
What PTE does Western Sydney nursing need?+
65 with 65 in each skill, from one sitting or two sittings in six months under set conditions.
What PTE does the Master of Teaching need?+
78 overall with 79 in speaking and listening and 65 in reading and writing.
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- Western Sydney University International College PTE requirement
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