{"id":3599,"date":"2026-10-07T07:18:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T07:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/?p=3599"},"modified":"2026-10-08T08:36:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T08:36:15","slug":"pte-score-for-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/pte-score-for-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"PTE Score for Australia: Requirements for Visa, University and PR"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re thinking about moving to Australia, your PTE score matters way more than you probably think. It&#8217;s not just some number you get in an email from Pearson. That PTE score for Australia literally decides if immigration takes your visa seriously, if universities will actually say yes to you, and how many points you&#8217;re working with for permanent residence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s the real thing though: Australia doesn&#8217;t have just one magic PTE score that works everywhere. Most people don&#8217;t realize this going in. Your student visa needs one score, work visas want different numbers, and PR? That&#8217;s got a whole different system. Then add universities on top of that, each doing their own thing. It&#8217;s honestly a bit of a mess, but we will break it down for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/pte-score-for-australia\/#Important_Changes_in_August_2025\" >Important Changes in August 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/pte-score-for-australia\/#English_Proficiency_Levels_How_This_Actually_Works\" >English Proficiency Levels: How This Actually Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/pte-score-for-australia\/#PTE_Score_for_Australia_Student_Visa_Subclass_500\" >PTE Score for Australia Student Visa (Subclass 500)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/pte-score-for-australia\/#Work_Visas_Post-Study_Work_and_Skills_Routes\" >Work Visas: Post-Study Work and Skills Routes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/pte-score-for-australia\/#Temporary_Graduate_visa_485\" >Temporary Graduate visa (485)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/pte-score-for-australia\/#Skills_in_Demand_visa_482\" >Skills in Demand visa (482)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/pte-score-for-australia\/#Permanent_Residency_Skilled_Migration_Visas\" >Permanent Residency: Skilled Migration Visas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/pte-score-for-australia\/#Minimum_PTE_Score_Required_for_Australian_Universities\" >Minimum PTE Score Required for Australian Universities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/pte-score-for-australia\/#Quick_Comparison\" >Quick Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/pte-score-for-australia\/#How_Long_a_PTE_Score_Is_Valid_for_Australia\" >How Long a PTE Score Is Valid for Australia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/pte-score-for-australia\/#How_To_Prepare_For_PTE_For_Australia\" >How To Prepare For PTE For Australia\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/pte-score-for-australia\/#FAQ\" >FAQ:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Changes_in_August_2025\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important Changes in August 2025<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back in August 2025, Home Affairs changed the rules on PTE requirements. PTE Academic kept the same name, but the actual numbers you need got way different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you took your test on or after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/pte-changes-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 7, 2025 Pearson update<\/a>, you&#8217;re dealing with the new system. If you tested before that, your old score still works until August 6, 2028; also, the government only accepts real test center results now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\ud83d\udc4d Start free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/practice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PTE practice tests<\/a> for an Australia score requirement<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"English_Proficiency_Levels_How_This_Actually_Works\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English Proficiency Levels: How This Actually Works<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australia looks at English through three different levels. Here&#8217;s the thing that catches most people: Home Affairs doesn&#8217;t just look at your overall score. They go through each of your four skills one by one. So even if you crushed the overall number, one weak area can kill your whole application. This is probably the most common mistake I see.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"my-custom-right-link\" ><a class=\"my-custom-outer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/app.79score.com\/register?utm_source=blog-study&#038;utm_medium=website&#038;utm_campaign=blog-banners\"><div class=\"my-custom-left\"><p class=\"my-custom-left-heading\">Start Your PTE Preparation Journey from Home<\/p><p>Score high in every section with guided practice, performance insights, and accurate scoring.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"my-custom-right\"><div class=\"my-custom-right-inner\"><p class=\"my-custom-right-heading\">Which Exam do you wan to target ?<\/p><div class=\"my-custom-right-box-outer\"><div class=\"my-custom-right-box\"><p>I want to prepare<\/p><span>PTE Academic<\/span><\/div><div class=\"my-custom-right-box\"><p>I want to prepare<\/p><span>PTE Core<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For tests taken after August 7, 2025, here&#8217;s what you&#8217;re actually looking at:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 211px;\" width=\"754\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>\u00a0 English level<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0Listening<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0Reading<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Writing<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0Speaking<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0PR points<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competent<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proficient<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">58<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">59<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">69<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">76<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superior<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">69<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">88<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare this to the old system where everyone just needed 50, 65, or 79 across the board. That&#8217;s gone now. Writing and speaking especially got way harder. Used to be you&#8217;d need 79; now it&#8217;s 85 and 88. That&#8217;s not a small jump.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Pearson explains that your overall PTE score is based on your performance across the test, including question scores, difficulty, and scoring weightings. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/pte-score-chart-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PTE Score Chart Guide<\/a> to understand the PTE scoring system and score ranges.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PTE_Score_for_Australia_Student_Visa_Subclass_500\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PTE Score for Australia Student Visa (Subclass 500)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A student visa (Subclass 500) is how most people get into Australia for school. Your required PTE score for Australia depends on what your study plan looks like.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 255px;\" width=\"865\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>\u00a0 \u00a0Study pathway<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0 Minimum overall PTE score<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct entry into your main course<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least 10 weeks of ELICOS, or an eligible foundation or pathway program<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least 20 weeks of ELICOS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s where it gets confusing: that visa minimum and what your university wants are two completely different things. Your university doesn&#8217;t care about the government&#8217;s minimum. They set their own bar, usually much higher.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check what your university actually wants first. Make sure whatever score you&#8217;re aiming for works for both. Don&#8217;t just aim for the visa minimum and hope the university likes it. Also look at their component requirements because some universities care about that too.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"free-mock-test\"><div class=\"free-mock-test-heading-outer\"><div class=\"free-mock-test-heading-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/single-star1.svg\" alt=\"icon\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\"\/><\/div><p class=\"free-mock-test-heading\">Not sure where you stand? Take a free PTE mock and find out instantly<\/p><div class=\"free-mock-test-logo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/79Score-logo.svg\" alt=\"Logo\" width=\"188\" height=\"59\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"free-mock-test-content-outer\"><div class=\"free-mock-test-content-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-mock.jpg\" alt=\"free-mock\" width=\"430\" height=\"188\"><\/div><div class=\"free-mock-test-content\"><\/p><ul><li>Get a complete performance breakdown instantly<\/li><li>Access 30,000+ Free Question Wise Practice<\/li><\/ul><p><div class=\"free-mock-test-btn\"><a class=\"comman-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/app.79score.com\/register?utm_source=blog-main1&#038;utm_medium=website&#038;utm_campaign=blog-banners\"><span>Start Free Practice Now <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Visas_Post-Study_Work_and_Skills_Routes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work Visas: Post-Study Work and Skills Routes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temporary_Graduate_visa_485\"><\/span><b>Temporary Graduate visa (<a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/temporary-graduate-485\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">485<\/a>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What lets you work in Australia after you graduate. You need 55 overall with Listening 40, Reading 42, Writing 41, and Speaking 39. You&#8217;ve only got 12 months. Your test has to be within 12 months of your visa application.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skills_in_Demand_visa_482\"><\/span><b>Skills in Demand visa (<a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">482<\/a>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Totally different and depends on your job. General minimums are Listening 33, Reading 36, Writing 29, Speaking 24, but honestly this changes based on what occupation you&#8217;re in and which visa stream. You really need to verify what your specific job actually requires. Don&#8217;t just assume these numbers are right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Permanent_Residency_Skilled_Migration_Visas\"><\/span><b>Permanent Residency: Skilled Migration Visas<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re going for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationsaustralia.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PR through skilled migration<\/a> (189, 190, 491), your English level literally gives you points or doesn&#8217;t.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competent English (47, 48, 51, 54): eligibility only<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Proficient English (58, 59, 69, 76): 10 points<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Superior English (69, 70, 85, 88): 20 points<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competent English? Gets you nothing. Zero points. It&#8217;s just the minimum to qualify. Proficient gets you 10 points. Superior gets you 20. When thousands of people are applying for limited spots, those extra 10 or 20 points genuinely matter. Sometimes that&#8217;s literally the difference between getting invited and waiting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your test needs to be from the last three years. And here&#8217;s what trips people up: they check each skill individually. You can&#8217;t have one amazing score balance out a weak one. Each skill stands completely alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_PTE_Score_Required_for_Australian_Universities\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum PTE Score Required for Australian Universities<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are the minimum PTE scores for Australian universities. Check them before applying.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>University<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Overall PTE score<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Minimum in each skill<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Melbourne<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65 (Undergraduate &amp; Postgraduate)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55 minimum in each band for standard programs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The University of Sydney<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60\u201365 (Undergraduate &amp; Postgraduate)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54 in each band for undergraduate; 61 in each band for postgraduate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monash University<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">58 (Undergraduate &amp; Postgraduate)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 minimum in each skill<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The University of Queensland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64 (Undergraduate &amp; Postgraduate)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 in each band<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UNSW Sydney<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62 (Undergraduate &amp; Postgraduate)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54 in each band<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australian National University<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64 (Undergraduate &amp; Postgraduate)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55 minimum each band for standard programs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adelaide University<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55 (Undergraduate &amp; Postgraduate)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not specifically defined<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Technology Sydney<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">58\u201364 overall<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing score of 50 minimum<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Macquarie University<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">58 overall<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicative skills 50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The University of Western Australia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64 overall<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking &amp; Writing: 59; Listening &amp; Reading: 54<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em><strong><br \/>\nPlease note that Australia PTE score requirements for these universities might vary according to their courses, so before applying, please check the official website.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Comparison\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick Comparison<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PTE score you need depends on the purpose of your application. Whether you are checking the PTE score for an Australian student visa or the PTE score for an Australian work visa, the requirements can differ based on your visa category and English proficiency level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The table below compares the PTE Academic scores required for student visas, the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), and skilled visas under Competent, Proficient, and Superior English levels, along with the points awarded for each level.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Purpose<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>PTE Academic requirement<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Points<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student visa, direct entry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47 overall<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary Graduate visa (485)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55 overall, 40, 42, 41, 39<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skilled visas, Competent English<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47, 48, 51, 54<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skilled visas, Proficient English<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">58, 59, 69, 76<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skilled visas, Superior English<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">69, 70, 85, 88<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"new-blog-banner\"><div class=\"new-blog-banner-top\"><div class=\"new-blog-banner-content\"><p class=\"new-blog-banner-content-heading\">Get Your Desired Score in PTE <\/p><p><span>Practice with an expert-curated AI-powered mock test with predictive questions<\/span><\/p><\/p><ul><li>In-depth Analysis<\/li><li>Accurate AI Scoring<\/li><li>Instant Result<\/li><\/ul><p><p><a class=\"comman-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/app.79Score.com\/register?utm_source=blog-gnrc&#038;utm_medium=website&#038;utm_campaign=blog-banners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Take a Free Mock Test <\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"new-blog-banner-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/new-blog-banner-img.png\" alt=\"new-blog-banner\" width=\"362\" height=\"241\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_a_PTE_Score_Is_Valid_for_Australia\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Long a PTE Score Is Valid for Australia<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For skilled migration (189, 190, 491), your score is valid for three years. Sounds like forever but it goes quickly. Work visas? Only 12 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Universities usually accept scores up to two years old, but it varies by school. Some are cool with older scores, some aren&#8217;t. Here&#8217;s the problem: if you test for university and then want to do PR later, your score might expire. You could end up taking the test twice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re planning a multi-step thing, work out your whole timeline first. Figure out what you need for your immediate goal, then think about PR later.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It sounds complicated because it kind of is. But thinking through your whole pathway before you book your test saves you money. One test usually doesn&#8217;t cover everything.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Prepare_For_PTE_For_Australia\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Prepare For PTE For Australia\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/pte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free mock test<\/a> on 79Score and check your scores.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write down what you need in each skill. Not just the overall number, but each component separately. Then aim a bit higher than that.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing and speaking are usually the hardest parts, and they&#8217;ve got the highest thresholds, so spend extra time on practicing those.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do full practice tests under real time limits. Check your progress weekly. Figure out which skills are holding you back and focus there.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your test center way ahead of time. Don&#8217;t wait until the last second when you&#8217;re stuck with weird times. Make sure it&#8217;s actually an approved center. Skip online versions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you finalize anything, triple-check what you&#8217;re actually aiming for. Different pathways want different things. Make sure you know the current requirements for your test date. Look at your university or visa requirements. Understand your timeline. Then book.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start practicing on 79Score to increase your PTE score with full-length mock tests, section-wise tests, and question-wise practice. Strengthen your weak areas with targeted practice and get instant AI scoring to track your performance, identify areas for improvement, and understand where you need to focus. With realistic practice and detailed performance insights, 79Score helps you prepare smarter and move closer to your target PTE score.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h5>How much PTE score is required for an Australia student visa? <\/h5>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFor an Australia Student Visa (Subclass 500), you need 47 overall for direct entry into your main course. The requirement is 39 overall with at least 10 weeks of eligible ELICOS or pathway study, and 31 overall with at least 20 weeks of ELICOS.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h5>What is the minimum score in PTE for Australia?<\/h5>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe minimum PTE score depends on your visa and study pathway. For direct entry on a Student Visa, the minimum is 47 overall. Eligible ELICOS or pathway programs may require 39 or 31 overall.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h5>What PTE score is required for Australia PR?<\/h5>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFor skilled migration, Competent English requires 47 Listening, 48 Reading, 51 Writing, and 54 Speaking. Proficient English requires 58, 59, 69, and 76, while Superior English requires 69, 70, 85, and 88, respectively.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h5>How long is my PTE score for Australia valid?<\/h5>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFor skilled migration, your PTE score is generally valid for three years. For the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), the test must be within 12 months of your visa application. Universities generally accept scores up to two years old, depending on their requirements.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h5>What PTE score for Australia PR earns the most points?<\/h5>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSuperior English earns the maximum 20 points. You need 69 Listening, 70 Reading, 85 Writing, and 88 Speaking. Proficient English earns 10 points, while Competent English earns 0 points.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h5>What is the PTE score for Australia 189, 190, and 491 visas?<\/h5>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFor Subclass 189, 190, and 491, Competent English requires 47, 48, 51, 54; Proficient English requires 58, 59, 69, 76; and Superior English requires 69, 70, 85, 88 in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, respectively. 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It&#8217;s not just some number you get in an email from Pearson. That PTE score for Australia literally decides if immigration takes your visa seriously, if universities will actually say yes to you, and how many points you&#8217;re working with for permanent residence. Here&#8217;s the real thing though: Australia doesn&#8217;t have just one magic PTE score that works everywhere. Most people don&#8217;t realize this going in. Your student visa needs one score, work visas want different numbers, and PR? That&#8217;s got a whole different system. Then add universities on top of that, each doing their own thing. It&#8217;s honestly a bit of a mess, but we will break it down for you. Important Changes in August 2025 Back in August 2025, Home Affairs changed the rules on PTE requirements. PTE Academic kept the same name, but the actual numbers you need got way different. So if you took your test on or after August 7, 2025 Pearson update, you&#8217;re dealing with the new system. If you tested before that, your old score still works until August 6, 2028; also, the government only accepts real test center results now. \ud83d\udc4d Start free PTE practice tests for an Australia score requirement English Proficiency Levels: How This Actually Works Australia looks at English through three different levels. Here&#8217;s the thing that catches most people: Home Affairs doesn&#8217;t just look at your overall score. They go through each of your four skills one by one. So even if you crushed the overall number, one weak area can kill your whole application. This is probably the most common mistake I see. For tests taken after August 7, 2025, here&#8217;s what you&#8217;re actually looking at: \u00a0 English level \u00a0Listening \u00a0Reading Writing \u00a0Speaking \u00a0PR points Competent 47 48 51 54 0 Proficient 58 59 69 76 10 Superior 69 70 85 88 20 Compare this to the old system where everyone just needed 50, 65, or 79 across the board. That&#8217;s gone now. Writing and speaking especially got way harder. Used to be you&#8217;d need 79; now it&#8217;s 85 and 88. That&#8217;s not a small jump. Pearson explains that your overall PTE score is based on your performance across the test, including question scores, difficulty, and scoring weightings. Check out the PTE Score Chart Guide to understand the PTE scoring system and score ranges. PTE Score for Australia Student Visa (Subclass 500) A student visa (Subclass 500) is how most people get into Australia for school. Your required PTE score for Australia depends on what your study plan looks like. \u00a0 \u00a0Study pathway \u00a0 Minimum overall PTE score Direct entry into your main course 47 At least 10 weeks of ELICOS, or an eligible foundation or pathway program 39 At least 20 weeks of ELICOS 31 \u00a0 Here&#8217;s where it gets confusing: that visa minimum and what your university wants are two completely different things. Your university doesn&#8217;t care about the government&#8217;s minimum. They set their own bar, usually much higher. Check what your university actually wants first. Make sure whatever score you&#8217;re aiming for works for both. Don&#8217;t just aim for the visa minimum and hope the university likes it. Also look at their component requirements because some universities care about that too. Work Visas: Post-Study Work and Skills Routes Temporary Graduate visa (485) What lets you work in Australia after you graduate. You need 55 overall with Listening 40, Reading 42, Writing 41, and Speaking 39. You&#8217;ve only got 12 months. Your test has to be within 12 months of your visa application. Skills in Demand visa (482) \u00a0Totally different and depends on your job. General minimums are Listening 33, Reading 36, Writing 29, Speaking 24, but honestly this changes based on what occupation you&#8217;re in and which visa stream. You really need to verify what your specific job actually requires. Don&#8217;t just assume these numbers are right for you. Permanent Residency: Skilled Migration Visas When you&#8217;re going for PR through skilled migration (189, 190, 491), your English level literally gives you points or doesn&#8217;t. Competent English (47, 48, 51, 54): eligibility only \u00a0Proficient English (58, 59, 69, 76): 10 points \u00a0Superior English (69, 70, 85, 88): 20 points Competent English? Gets you nothing. Zero points. It&#8217;s just the minimum to qualify. Proficient gets you 10 points. Superior gets you 20. When thousands of people are applying for limited spots, those extra 10 or 20 points genuinely matter. Sometimes that&#8217;s literally the difference between getting invited and waiting. Your test needs to be from the last three years. And here&#8217;s what trips people up: they check each skill individually. You can&#8217;t have one amazing score balance out a weak one. Each skill stands completely alone. Minimum PTE Score Required for Australian Universities Below are the minimum PTE scores for Australian universities. Check them before applying. University Overall PTE score Minimum in each skill University of Melbourne 65 (Undergraduate &amp; Postgraduate) 55 minimum in each band for standard programs The University of Sydney 60\u201365 (Undergraduate &amp; Postgraduate) 54 in each band for undergraduate; 61 in each band for postgraduate Monash University 58 (Undergraduate &amp; Postgraduate) 50 minimum in each skill The University of Queensland 64 (Undergraduate &amp; Postgraduate) 60 in each band UNSW Sydney 62 (Undergraduate &amp; Postgraduate) 54 in each band Australian National University 64 (Undergraduate &amp; Postgraduate) 55 minimum each band for standard programs Adelaide University 55 (Undergraduate &amp; Postgraduate) Not specifically defined University of Technology Sydney 58\u201364 overall Writing score of 50 minimum Macquarie University 58 overall Communicative skills 50 The University of Western Australia 64 overall Speaking &amp; Writing: 59; Listening &amp; Reading: 54 Please note that Australia PTE score requirements for these universities might vary according to their courses, so before applying, please check the official website.\u00a0\u00a0 Quick Comparison The PTE score you need depends on the purpose of your application. Whether you are checking the PTE score for an Australian student visa or the PTE score for an Australian work visa, the requirements can differ based on your visa category and English proficiency level. The table below compares the PTE Academic scores required for student visas, the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), and skilled visas under Competent, Proficient, and Superior English levels, along with the points awarded for each level. Purpose PTE Academic requirement Points Student visa, direct entry 47 overall None Temporary Graduate visa (485) 55 overall, 40, 42, 41, 39 None Skilled visas, Competent English 47, 48, 51, 54 0 Skilled visas, Proficient English 58, 59, 69, 76 10 Skilled visas, Superior English 69, 70, 85, 88 20 &nbsp; How Long a PTE Score Is Valid for Australia For skilled migration (189, 190, 491), your score is valid for three years. Sounds like forever but it goes quickly. Work visas? Only 12 months. Universities usually accept scores up to two years old, but it varies by school. Some are cool with older scores, some aren&#8217;t. Here&#8217;s the problem: if you test for university and then want to do PR later, your score might expire. You could end up taking the test twice. If you&#8217;re planning a multi-step thing, work out your whole timeline first. Figure out what you need for your immediate goal, then think about PR later. It sounds complicated because it kind of is. But thinking through your whole pathway before you book your test saves you money. One test usually doesn&#8217;t cover everything. How To Prepare For PTE For Australia\u00a0 Take a free mock test on 79Score and check your scores. Write down what you need in each skill. Not just the overall number, but each component separately. Then aim a bit higher than that. Writing and speaking are usually the hardest parts, and they&#8217;ve got the highest thresholds, so spend extra time on practicing those. Do full practice tests under real time limits. Check your progress weekly. Figure out which skills are holding you back and focus there. Book your test center way ahead of time. Don&#8217;t wait until the last second when you&#8217;re stuck with weird times. Make sure it&#8217;s actually an approved center. Skip online versions. Before you finalize anything, triple-check what you&#8217;re actually aiming for. Different pathways want different things. Make sure you know the current requirements for your test date. Look at your university or visa requirements. Understand your timeline. Then book. Start practicing on 79Score to increase your PTE score with full-length mock tests, section-wise tests, and question-wise practice. Strengthen your weak areas with targeted practice and get instant AI scoring to track your performance, identify areas for improvement, and understand where you need to focus. 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