PTE 65 · UK · 2026 data

Universities in the UK accepting PTE 65 (2026)

68 universities in the UK publish a minimum overall PTE of 65 or lower: 62 for undergraduate entry and 59 for postgraduate entry. Each row links to a guide written from that university's admissions pages.
  • 68 universities
  • 62 undergraduate
  • 59 postgraduate
  • Checked to 23 Oct 2026
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Universities68
Undergraduate62
Postgraduate59
Most common IELTS6.0

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Universities in the UK accepting PTE 65

UniversityPTE UGPTE PGIELTS (UG / PG)Checked
Cranfield University–65– / 6.5
Loughborough University–65– / 6.5
Manchester Metropolitan University61656.0 / 6.5
Robert Gordon University61656.0 / 6.0
SOAS65656.5 / 6.5
University of Glasgow59656.5 / 6.5
University of Portsmouth62656.0 / 6.5
University of Portsmouth London62656.0 / 6.5
BPP University64–6.0 / –
Harper Adams University60646.0 / 6.5
Liverpool Hope University59646.0 / 6.5
Regent's University London64676.0 / 6.5
Heriot-Watt University63–6.0 / –
University of Worcester59636.0 / 6.5
Solent University59626.0 / 6.0
UHI59626.0 / 6.5
University of Aberdeen59626.0 / 6.5
University of Bradford62626.0 / 6.0
University of Brighton59626.0 / 6.5
University of Chester59626.0 / 6.5
University of Suffolk59626.0 / 6.5
UWE Bristol59626.0 / 6.5
Anglia Ruskin University60616.0 / 6.5
ARU London–61– / 6.5
Edge Hill University59616.0 / 6.5
St Mary's University Twickenham–616.5 / 6.5
UCLan (University of Lancashire)61616.0 / 6.0
UCLan London61616.0 / 6.0
University of Liverpool59616.0 / 6.5
Falmouth University55606.0 / 6.5
London South Bank University59606.0 / 6.5
Northeastern University London60606.5 / 6.5
Richmond American University London60606.0 / 6.0
Royal Agricultural University60706.0 / 6.5
UEA60606.0 / 6.0
University of Essex60–6.0 / –
University of Leeds60606.0 / 6.0
University of Stirling60–6.0 / –
University of Strathclyde60–6.0 / 6.0
Aberystwyth University59596.0 / 6.0
Brunel University of London59596.5 / 6.5
Canterbury Christ Church University59566.0 / 6.0
City St George's59–6.0 / 6.5
Edinburgh Napier University59596.0 / 6.0
Glasgow Caledonian University59596.0 / 6.0
Kingston University59596.0 / 6.5
Leeds Trinity University59596.0 / 6.0
Lincoln Bishop University59596.0 / 6.5
London Metropolitan University59596.0 / 6.0
Middlesex University59596.0 / 6.0
Ravensbourne University London59595.5 / 6.0
Teesside University59595.5 / 6.0
Teesside University London59596.0 / 6.0
UCA59596.0 / 6.5
University College Birmingham59596.0 / 6.0
University of Buckingham59596.5 / 6.5
University of Hertfordshire59596.0 / 6.5
University of Huddersfield59596.0 / 6.0
University of Plymouth59596.0 / 6.5
University of Roehampton59596.0 / 6.5
University of South Wales–59– / 6.0
University of Sunderland–59– / 6.0
University of Sussex59596.0 / 6.0
Wrexham University59596.0 / 6.0
York St John University59596.0 / 6.0
Lancaster University58586.0 / 6.5
University of West London51566.0 / 6.0
University of London54–6.0 / 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.

Requirements vary by course. These are the lowest overall scores each university publishes for undergraduate or postgraduate entry; many courses ask more, and rules change between intakes. Confirm the score on the university's course page before you book a test.

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 UK accept PTE 65?+

68 of the 77 universities in the UK with a published PTE minimum in our dataset ask for 65 or lower at one level or more: 62 for undergraduate entry and 59 for postgraduate entry.

Can I study a master's in the UK with PTE 65?+

59 universities publish a postgraduate minimum of 65 or lower, including Cranfield University, Loughborough University, Manchester Metropolitan University. That is the university-wide floor: many master's courses set a higher score, so check your course page.

Which universities in the UK accept PTE 65 for a bachelor's degree?+

62 publish an undergraduate minimum of 65 or lower, including Manchester Metropolitan University, Robert Gordon University, SOAS. Competitive courses such as medicine, law and teaching usually ask more.

What IELTS band do these universities ask instead?+

68 of them also publish an IELTS Academic minimum; the most common is 6.0 (57 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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