PTEUzbekistan

PTE in Uzbekistan — Tashkent centre, fee and when IELTS is the better choice

PTE Academic is offered in Tashkent and returns results in about 48 hours, and it is accepted for UK, Australian and New Zealand visas. But El-Yurt Umidi, the state fee refund and the local universities publish IELTS thresholds, so most Uzbek candidates still need IELTS. Use PTE when your destination accepts it and you score higher on it.

Results
About 48 hours
El-Yurt Umidi
IELTS-based
UK visa (B2)
59 each
Australia Competent
47/48/51/54

Where to take PTE in Uzbekistan and what it costs

Pearson lists centres only through its price finder; local listings name one centre in Tashkent and none in Samarkand or Bukhara, with third-party sites quoting about USD 190. Whether PTE Academic UKVI is bookable in Uzbekistan could not be verified on an official page, so confirm in Pearson's booking flow before relying on it for a UK visa. IELTS on computer at IDP is UZS 2,665,000 for comparison.

Who accepts PTE, and who is built around IELTS

RoutePTEIELTS equivalent
El-Yurt Umidi scholarshipPublished in IELTS terms; check the foundationIELTS 6.0 bachelor's, 7.0 master's and PhD
State exam-fee refundIELTS or TOEFL onlyIELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 95
WIUT and INHA TashkentPublished in IELTS and TOEFL termsIELTS 6.0 (WIUT), 5.0 to 5.5 (INHA)
United Kingdom: Skilled Worker, degree-level studyPTE Academic UKVI 59 eachIELTS for UKVI 5.5 each
Australia: Competent English47 / 48 / 51 / 54 (L/R/W/S)IELTS 6.0 each
Canada: Express Entry CLB 7PTE Core L60 · R60 · W69 · S68IELTS General 6.0 each
Score requirements change and vary by program and institution. Always confirm the current requirement with the foundation, university or visa authority you are applying to before you set a target.

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Official sources

Reviewed 22 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.

BandLadder pricing in UZS for Uzbekistan

One-time access, no automatic renewal. Free practice needs no card. Prices are shown in your currency at checkout as well.

PlanAccessPrice
Sprint Pass7 daysUZS 67,662.90
Quick Pass15 daysUZS 108,342.00
Boost30 daysUZS 189,700.20
Ascent60 daysUZS 311,737.50
Elite90 daysUZS 406,655.40
See everything each plan includes

Frequently asked questions

Is PTE available in Tashkent?

Yes, local listings name a centre in Tashkent. Pearson shows centres and fees only in its booking flow, so confirm there.

Does El-Yurt Umidi accept PTE?

Its published thresholds are in IELTS terms (6.0 bachelor's, 7.0 master's and PhD) and ielts.org lists it as an IELTS-accepting organisation. Ask the foundation before relying on PTE.

Can I get the state refund for a PTE score?

No. The refund is for IELTS 7.0 or higher, or TOEFL iBT 95 or higher.

How much does PTE cost in Uzbekistan?

Pearson does not publish an Uzbekistan fee; third-party listings quote about USD 190. Confirm in the price finder when booking.

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