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Universities in the Netherlands accepting PTE 65
| University | PTE UG | PTE PG | IELTS (UG / PG) | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Twente | 61 | 63 | 6.0 / 6.5 | |
| Wageningen University | 61 | 62 | 6.0 / 6.5 | |
| Erasmus University Rotterdam | 61 | 70 | 6.0 / 6.5 | |
| Hanze University | 61 | 61 | 6.0 / 6.0 | |
| Maastricht University | 61 | – | 6.0 / – | |
| Radboud University | 61 | – | 6.0 / – | |
| Saxion University | 61 | 61 | 6.0 / 6.0 | |
| TU Eindhoven | 61 | 61 | 6.5 / 6.5 |
Bold: the level where PTE 65 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 65" 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 65 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 the Netherlands accept PTE 65?+
8 of the 10 universities in the Netherlands with a published PTE minimum in our dataset ask for 65 or lower at one level or more: 8 for undergraduate entry and 5 for postgraduate entry.
Can I study a master's in the Netherlands with PTE 65?+
5 universities publish a postgraduate minimum of 65 or lower, including University of Twente, Wageningen University, Hanze University. That is the university-wide floor: many master's courses set a higher score, so check your course page.
Which universities in the Netherlands accept PTE 65 for a bachelor's degree?+
8 publish an undergraduate minimum of 65 or lower, including University of Twente, Wageningen University, Erasmus University Rotterdam. Competitive courses such as medicine, law and teaching usually ask more.
What IELTS band do these universities ask instead?+
8 of them also publish an IELTS Academic minimum; the most common is 6.0 (7 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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