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Universities in New Zealand accepting PTE 58
| University | PTE UG | PTE PG | IELTS (UG / PG) | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUT | 50 | 58 | 6.0 / 6.5 | |
| Lincoln University NZ | 50 | 58 | 6.0 / 6.5 | |
| Massey University | 50 | 58 | 6.0 / 6.5 | |
| Unitec | 50 | 58 | 6.0 / 6.5 | |
| University of Auckland | 50 | 58 | 6.0 / 6.5 | |
| University of Canterbury | 50 | 58 | 6.0 / 6.5 | |
| University of Otago | 50 | 58 | 6.0 / 6.5 | |
| University of Waikato | 50 | 58 | 6.0 / 6.5 | |
| Victoria University of Wellington | 50 | 58 | 6.0 / 6.5 | |
| Wintec | – | 58 | – / 6.5 | |
| Whitireia and WelTec | 50 | – | 6.0 / – |
Bold: the level where PTE 58 meets the published minimum. "–": the guide gives no reliable figure for that level. "see guide": the per-skill rule differs by skill or is not stated as one number.
Definition
How "accepting PTE 58" is counted
A university is listed when its published minimum overall PTE Academic score for undergraduate or postgraduate entry (at least one of the two) is 58 or lower, as recorded in its BandLadder guide from the university's own admissions pages.
Per-skill minimums are shown only where the guide states one uniform figure for every skill. Pathway, foundation, pre-sessional and "recommended" scores are not counted. The full method and the CSV of all universities are on the university requirements data page.
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Questions
How many universities in New Zealand accept PTE 58?+
11 of the 11 universities in New Zealand with a published PTE minimum in our dataset ask for 58 or lower at one level or more: 10 for undergraduate entry and 10 for postgraduate entry.
Can I study a master's in New Zealand with PTE 58?+
10 universities publish a postgraduate minimum of 58 or lower, including AUT, Lincoln University NZ, Massey University. That is the university-wide floor: many master's courses set a higher score, so check your course page.
Which universities in New Zealand accept PTE 58 for a bachelor's degree?+
10 publish an undergraduate minimum of 58 or lower, including AUT, Lincoln University NZ, Massey University. Competitive courses such as medicine, law and teaching usually ask more.
What IELTS band do these universities ask instead?+
11 of them also publish an IELTS Academic minimum; the most common is 6.0 (10 universities).
Is the PTE requirement the same for every course?+
No. These are the lowest overall scores each university publishes for a level. Individual courses often ask more, and requirements change between intakes. The score that binds you is the one on your course page and offer letter.
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