PTE 83 to IELTS
PTE 83 equals IELTS 8.0 in both official tables: Pearson's (July 2025) and the IELTS Partners' (2021).
10Overall score90
PTE 83 is about IELTS 8.0.
Get a study plan for 8.0Universities that accept PTE 83
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | United States | 7.5 | – | 79 |
| London Business School | United Kingdom | – | 7.0 | 76 |
| University of Graz | Austria | – | 7.0 | 76 |
| Brown University | United States | 8.0 | – | 75 |
| Erasmus University Rotterdam | Netherlands | 7.0 | 6.5 | 75 |
| INSEAD | Singapore | – | 7.5 | 72 |
| University of Nottingham Ningbo China | China | – | 6.5 | 71 |
| London School of Economics and Political Science | United Kingdom | 7.0 | 7.0 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
What is PTE 83 in IELTS?
PTE 83 equals IELTS 8.0 in both official tables: Pearson's (July 2025) and the IELTS Partners' (2021).
What CEFR level is PTE 83?
PTE 83 matches IELTS 8.0, which is CEFR C1, Advanced. You use English flexibly for study and work, and understand long, demanding texts. The IELTS partners call 8.0 a borderline band: it sits between C1 and C2.
Which universities accept PTE 83?
For example Northeastern University, London Business School, and University of Graz. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.
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