PTE 63 to IELTS
PTE 63 equals IELTS 7.0 by Pearson's table (July 2025), but IELTS 6.5 by the IELTS Partners' table (2021).
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PTE 63 is about
IELTSBands 4.0–9.0
7.0
Pearson, Jul 2025
IELTS Partners' table: 6.5IELTS Partners, 2021
PTE 63 is about IELTS 7.0.
Get a study plan for 7.0Universities that accept PTE 63
This score meets each university's own minimum for this test, as stated on its website and checked in the last six months. Courses can ask for more.
| University | Country | IELTS, undergrad | IELTS, postgrad | PTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan Polytechnic | Canada | 6.5 | – | 63 |
| University of Waterloo | Canada | 6.5 | – | 63 |
| Dublin City University | Ireland | 6.5 | 6.5 | 63 |
| University College Cork | Ireland | 6.5 | 6.5 | 63 |
| Imperial College London | United Kingdom | 6.5 | 6.5 | 62 |
| King's College London | United Kingdom | 6.5 | 6.5 | 62 |
| National University of Singapore | Singapore | 6.5 | – | 62 |
| Özyeğin University | Türkiye | – | – | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
What is PTE 63 in IELTS?
PTE 63 equals IELTS 7.0 by Pearson's table (July 2025), but IELTS 6.5 by the IELTS Partners' table (2021).
What CEFR level is PTE 63?
PTE 63 matches IELTS 7.0, which is CEFR C1, Advanced. You use English flexibly for study and work, and understand long, demanding texts.
Why are there two PTE answers?
Pearson (July 2025) and the IELTS Partners (2021) built their tables from different studies, on different versions of PTE. Pearson's is newer and covers the current test. If a university names a PTE minimum, use that number.
Which universities accept PTE 63?
For example Saskatchewan Polytechnic, University of Waterloo, and Dublin City University. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.
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