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PTE Accepted Universities in Australia

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Explore some important details about the PTE test, like its types, preparation tips, and Australian universities that accept PTE scores. Read this article to know how much PTE score is required to study in top Australian universities and colleges.

In recent years, PTE has emerged as one of the alternatives to IELTS to study abroad. Many top study-abroad destinations like USA, UK and New Zealand accept it as an eligibility criterion. One such country is Australia, home to many universities that accept PTE scores for admitting international students.

This article will guide those who have questions in their mind, like what is PTE, what are its types, how to prepare for it, how to compare scores of TOEFL and PTE and which Australian universities accept PTE scores. Read this piece of content to know the answer to all these questions. After reading this article, students will have a good amount of knowledge on PTE.

What is PTE?

PTE (Pearson Test of English) is one of the most recognized English tests worldwide. More than 3000 universities trust it in top study-abroad destinations like the USA, UK, and New Zealand. This exam has opened the doors to study in Australia as there are many PTE accepting Australian universities. The PTE exam is flexible as it allows the students to choose the date and time as per their preference for more than 400 centers.

Unlike other exams, PTE is short of just 2 hours and assesses all 4 skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. PTE is the first exam in the world to use machine learning to calculate scores, and therefore, the results are error-free. In the next topic let’s see the types of PTE.

Types of PTE

Test takers must know that PTE conducts different types of tests according to the needs of individuals. By knowing about all types of PTE tests, test takers can know which test they need to take. There are three types of PTE tests as follows:

PTE Exam Type	Description
PTE Academic	PTE Academic is 2 hours and includes sections like speaking & writing, reading and listening. Students take this exam to study and work in English-speaking countries. The exam is usually conducted in the months of February, May, June, October, November and December. The exam scores are valid for two years. Most of the Australian universities accept PTE academic. The duration of the PTE academic exam is 1.5 to 3 hours with three sections speaking & writing, reading and listening.
PTE General	PTE General is divided into two sections, which are writing and speaking. This exam is used to work and study in non-English speaking European regions. The exam scores are valid forever. The duration of PTE General is 3 hours. There are six levels of proficiency in PTE General which are Foundation, Elementary, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, Advanced (Operational Proficiency) and Proficient (Mastery).
PTE Academic Online	This exam is designed for students who can’t find any test centre and want to take the test from the comfort of their homes. The exam pattern is the same as PTE academic. The duration of the exam is 1 hour. Students don’t need to worry about the security of the exam as it takes various measures into account such as ID checks, live proctor, locker browser and AI monitoring.

How to Prepare for PTE

After choosing the PTE exam to study in Australian Universities the next step is to prepare for it. Here is a list of tips students can use to prepare for PTE 2025 and get the required PTE score for the chosen university.

1. Practice as much as possible: Test takers must practice for the exam by reading newspapers, academic journals and magazines. They can also listen to English-formatted content like movies, music, and videos on YouTube and observe native speakers.

2. Understand the test format: Test takers must know the following things about PTE:

Types of questions
Duration of the exam
Layout of each question
Time allowed for each section

3. Marking Criteria: Candidates must know how their answers will be marked in the exam. They must have with them the updated PTE score chart. The answers in the PTE test are evaluated based on three factors:

Correctness
Formal aspects
Quality of the response

4. Use Test Preparation Resources: Test takers can use PTE test preparation resources available on PTE's official website. The PTE website provides study material in the form of online courses, practice app and course books.

After using the tips mentioned above, students can pursue their dream courses at PTE-accepting Australian universities.

Score Comparison Between PTE and TOEFL

PTE and TOEFL are two of the most globally recognized English language tests accepted by universities worldwide. Many times international students think how a particular PTE academic score will be in TOEFL iBT. Given below is the table by looking at which students can easily convert their PTE scores in TOEFL iBT.

TOEFL iBT	PTE Academic
40-44	38
54-56	42
65-66	46
74-75	50
79-80	53
87-88	59
94	64
99-100	68
105	72
113	78
120	84

PTE Accepted Universities in Australia for International Students

PTE is an excellent option for all students who are not able to get good IELTS scores. PTE allows students to study in their desired universities. Following are the various prestigious PTE accepted universities in Australia 2025 as one of their admission requirements. The list includes universities which accept even a score of 35. After looking at this list, students can shortlist the universities for which they are eligible.

Name of Universities/Colleges	Overall PTE Score Requirement
University of Canberra College	42
SAE Institute	46
The University of Newcastle College of International Education	46
Central Queensland University	46
Australian Institute of Technology and Commerce (AITC)	56
Australian Institute of Business Intelligence	58
Western Sydney University International College	58
ECA College of Health Sciences	58
Macquarie University	58
The Australian National University	64
UNSW College	65
The University of Sydney	68

PTE 50 Score Accepted Universities in Australia for Masters

Many international students have this myth that they need to score at least 70 or 80 to study master’s in Australian universities. But that’s not true! There are various universities which even accept students with a PTE score of 50. Our readers don’t have to find it themselves. We have done the work for them. Given below is the list of some prestigious Australian universities which accept a PTE score of 50 to study master’s. this is a great opportunity for all international students because even if they scored 50 they can study their dream program in Australian Universities.

Name of Universities/Colleges	Overall PTE Score Requirement
Australian Technical & Management College	50
Charles Sturt University	50
Kaplan Business School	50

Candidates must get the required PTE scores to study in the above-mentioned PTE-accepting Australian universities. To ensure the same students can start studying at the best PTE training institute in Chandigarh.

FAQ

Is PTE accepted in Australia for Master’s?

To pursue any master's program in Australia, you must have a minimum PTE score of 58.

What is the eligibility criteria for the PTE test?

To take the PTE test, candidates must be 16 years old. Candidates under the age of 18 would be required to have parental consent to take the PTE test.

What are the two types of PTE?

The two types of PTE are PTE Academic and PTE General. The duration of PTE Academic is 3 hours, while PTE General is 1.5 to 3 hours. PTE Academic is taken by students who want to work in English-speaking countries, while PTE General is to study in non-English-speaking European regions.

What is the validity of PTE in Australia?

For immigration purposes, a PTE score is valid for three years in Australia.

How much does PTE cost in India?

The exam fee for PTE in India is INR 15,900.

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Table of Contents

What is PTE?

Types of PTE

How to Prepare for PTE

Score Comparison Between PTE and TOEFL

PTE Accepted Universities in Australia for International Students

PTE 50 Score Accepted Universities in Australia for Masters

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