What is the PTE requirement at the University of Notre Dame Australia?
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1 Answer
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IELTS / TOEFL / PTE scores are accepted by international students at the Uni of Notre Dame with their minimum scores. The scores required are listed below:
Tests
UG
PG
Master of Philosophy, Masters by Research, Professional Doctorate, Doctorate of Philosophy programs
IELTS
Overall 6.0, with no individual score less than 6.0
Overall 6.5, with no individual score less than 6.0
Overall 7.0, with no individual score less than 7.0 in Writing and no other individual band score lower than 6.5
TOEFL
Overall 73 and no other band score lower than 18
Overall 84 and no other band score lower than 18
Overall 94, with no score less than 27 in Writing and no individual score lower than 20
PTE
Overall 50, with no individual band score less than 50
Overall 58, with no individual band score less than 50
Overall 68, with no score lower than 27 in Writing and no individual band score lower than 20
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PTE score of 50 is accepted for student visas especially in Australia & Canada. These scores meet the English requirement for studying abroad. You may need higher scores for better universities, work visas or for getting a PR.
Starting August 7, 2025, PTE Academic changed how it scores tests. Important tasks like Describe Image and Essay are now scored by both AI and humans together. The new scoring focuses more on how relevant and meaningful your content is, not just grammar and mechanics. This change affects visa points and how the overall test works.
Many students find PTE easier because it is marked by a computer and uses templates. You can get a high score quickly if you practice the test pattern well. However the computer is very strict about your pronunciation during the speaking part.
For scoring more than 70 scores in PTE writing section, you must ace your essay writing skills. Ideal essay has the following sections in it - introduction, body and conclusion. It should be wrapped in 200-300 words.
As per the latest research published by Pearson PTE in July 2025, the IELTS and PTE concordance were updated for this year. Hence, the PTE scores corresponding to an IELTS band score 7.0 lie in the range of 63-70.
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