What is the PTE requirement for University of Dundee?
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Yes, the University of Dundee requires PTE as one of its entry requirement criteria. However, students can submit to another English proficiency test other than PTE. However, IELTS, PTE is a highly taken English Language test worldwide. Check out the below table for the required scores:
English Language Proficiency Test
Minimum score
IELTS Academic
A Standard score of 6.0 with no band below 5.5 and with a higher score of 7.0 with no band score below 7.
TOEFL iBT
An overall standard score of 87, Minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking, and 19 in writing.
And the University also has a higher overall score of 95, with writing 24, listening 22, reading 24, and speaking 25.
Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
Overall score of 62, a minimum of 60 in each band.
And the university has a higher overall score of 76 with no band score less than 76.
Note: The English Language Test should not be more than 2 years old on the start date of the student’s chosen course.
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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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