This page tracks what changes around the Duolingo English Test: new universities accepting it, score-requirement changes, scholarship and visa decisions, and policy updates — each with its official source and date. Reviewed weekly.
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University of Pennsylvania (undergraduate) for the 2026–2027 cycle: Duolingo accepted, 130 or above is competitive, and tests must be dated 1 April 2025 or later
Penn’s undergraduate admissions page confirms that for the 2026–2027 application cycle it accepts TOEFL, IELTS Academic and the Duolingo English Test, and says competitive applicants should have an overall DET score of 130 or above with consistency across the subsections. Only scores from exams taken on or after 1 April 2025 are accepted; anyone with an older result has to sit a new English test. Scores must be sent directly by the testing agency, and the IELTS Indicator and TOEFL MyBest scores are not accepted. If you are applying to Penn this cycle, check your DET test date before you submit. Source
Stanford Graduate Admissions for Autumn 2027–2028: only TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic are accepted; Duolingo is not listed
Stanford’s Office of Graduate Admissions page for Autumn 2027–2028 entry (applications opened September 2026) says applicants must submit an official TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic score; the Duolingo English Test is not mentioned as an option. Scores are valid for two years, so the earliest acceptable test date for this cycle is 1 September 2024. The minimums for admission consideration are TOEFL 90 on the old scale or 4.5 on the new scale, and IELTS 7, with individual programs allowed to require more. DET holders planning on Stanford graduate programs will need one of these two tests. Source
University College Dublin (all programmes) for September 2027 entry: DET 120 with at least 110 in each subscore, results from 1 February 2025 onwards
UCD’s Registry page on minimum English language requirements states that the Duolingo English Test is accepted with a minimum of 120 overall and at least 110 in each individual subscore. Results are assessed from a single sitting only and must normally have been issued within the last two years; the page gives the example that for entry in September 2027 results must have been attained since 1 February 2025. An interview may also be required at the Programme Board’s discretion, and graduate programmes may set higher requirements. This is the university-wide rule; the Smurfit business school’s 130 requirement remains separate. Source
Keele University 2027/28 entry: Duolingo is not on the list of accepted English language tests
Keele’s English language requirements page, which states that it applies to the 2027/28 academic year (September 2027 or January 2028 entry), lists the accepted tests as IELTS Academic and IELTS Indicator, TOEFL iBT including Home Edition, Pearson Academic including the online version, Cambridge English, Trinity ISE, the NCUK English Test, LanguageCert Academic SELT and the Language Gallery UPP. The Duolingo English Test does not appear anywhere on the page. Different tests cannot be combined, and students who need a visa must have taken the test within two years of their course start. DET holders considering Keele should plan for one of the listed tests. Source
Lancaster University 2027 entry: Duolingo is not among the recognised English tests for undergraduate or postgraduate study
Lancaster’s postgraduate English language requirements page, marked as relevant to 2027 entry, lists IELTS Academic (including Online and One Skill Retake), TOEFL iBT, Pearson, LanguageCert and Cambridge qualifications among its recognised tests; the Duolingo English Test is not mentioned on either the postgraduate or the undergraduate page. Most programmes ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each skill or an equivalent score on an approved test, and results are valid for two years. Students who hold only a DET will need another recognised test for Lancaster. Source
University of Auckland 2027 English language requirements (effective for applications from 1 August 2026): Duolingo is not an approved test
The University of Auckland’s official 2027 undergraduate English language requirements document, approved by its Education Committee in July 2026 and effective for applications received on or after 1 August 2026 for Semester 1 2027 onwards, lists the approved tests as IELTS Academic (including IELTS Online), TOEFL iBT (including the Home Edition and the new 6-point scale), PTE Academic, Cambridge C1/C2, MELAB and others. The Duolingo English Test is not named anywhere in the document. The standard undergraduate level is IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5 or TOEFL 80 with writing 21. DET holders planning on Auckland should budget for one of the listed tests. Source
HKUST (Hong Kong) 2027 intake: the Duolingo English Test is on the list of accepted English qualifications; applications opened 2 October 2026
HKUST’s international qualifications page for the 2027 intake lists the Duolingo English Test (DET) among its English language admissions requirements alongside IELTS Academic, TOEFL, PTE Academic and Cambridge English. The page itself does not state a minimum DET score, so applicants should confirm the required level with the admissions office or in their programme information. The online application opened on 2 October 2026, the priority round closes on 25 November 2026, applications are then considered on a rolling basis with offers from late December 2026, and the system closes on 30 June 2027. Source
Monash College (Australia) Foundation Year: students packaged with Nursing from the 2027 Standard Program need DET 120 with subscores of at least 110
Monash College’s Foundation Year English language requirements page sets a higher English requirement for students who hold a Nursing package and are commencing the Monash University Foundation Year Standard Program from 2027 or the Extended Program from 2026. For these students the Duolingo English Test requirement is 120 overall with minimum subscores of 110, alongside IELTS 6.5 with 6.0, TOEFL 79 and PTE 58 equivalents. The page also notes that students without a recent recognised test result can take the Duolingo English Test to enter the Monash English pathway. Nursing-bound students should check this higher bar before booking. Source
University of Minnesota Duluth Graduate School raises its Duolingo minimum to 120 (Writing and Reading 120) from Fall 2027
The Graduate School at the University of Minnesota Duluth publishes two sets of English proficiency minimums. For admission through Summer 2027 the Duolingo English Test requirement is 115 overall with Writing and Reading subscores of 115 or above. For admission in Fall 2027 and later, the requirement rises to 120 overall with Writing and Reading subscores of 120 or above. Applicants planning to start in Fall 2027 should aim for the higher scores; the page also notes that TOEFL and IELTS test dates must be within two years of the program start. Source
Georgetown University in Qatar for Fall 2027: TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo still required, and 130 or higher on Duolingo is the competitive range
Georgetown University in Qatar’s admissions policy page for fall 2027 applicants confirms that, while SAT and ACT remain test-flexible, every applicant must still submit a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test result. There is no official minimum, but the page says the most competitive applicants score 130 or higher on Duolingo (102+ TOEFL iBT or 7+ IELTS), and it recommends that applicants scoring around 100 on Duolingo delay applying and keep improving their English. The English test is waived only for applicants with 620 or higher on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section or 26 or higher on the ACT Reading and Writing sections. Source
University of Liverpool 2027 entry: Duolingo 115 overall, with speaking, reading and writing at 105 and listening at 100
The University of Liverpool’s 2027 entry course pages list the Duolingo English Test as an accepted qualification, with the standard requirement of 115 overall, speaking, reading and writing not less than 105, and listening not below 100 (as shown, for example, on the Civil Engineering BEng 2027 page). Applicants should still check the English language table on their own course page, since some programmes set a different level. Source
Vanderbilt School of Engineering accepts Duolingo 130 for Fall 2027 graduate applications
Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering states that all its graduate programs accept the Duolingo English Test, with a minimum acceptable score of 130, as an alternative to TOEFL (minimum 89) or IELTS (minimum 7.0). Fall 2027 applications opened on 1 August; the final Ph.D. deadline is 8 January 2027 and the final M.S. deadline is 15 March 2027, while M.Eng. applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. GRE scores are not required. Source
University of Southampton: Duolingo accepted as an online test, 120 overall for bands C to E and 130 for bands G to I, with individual subscores required
The University of Southampton lists the Duolingo English Test among its accepted online English tests and publishes band-by-band scores: 120 overall for bands C, D and E (for example band C needs listening 105, reading 110, writing 110 and speaking 110) and 130 overall for bands G, H and I (band G: listening 115, reading 120, writing 130, speaking 120). The required scores must be achieved in individual subscores, not integrated subscores, and the test must be awarded within two years of the course start date. Each course page states which band applies; Duolingo cannot be used where a Secure English Language Test is required for a Student visa. Source
McMaster University (Canada) for September 2027 entry: Duolingo 120 with Reading 115, Writing 125, Listening 110 and Speaking 115
McMaster’s updated undergraduate English proficiency page sets the Duolingo English Test requirement at 120 overall for all direct-entry programs, with minimum subscores of 115 in Reading, 125 in Writing, 110 in Listening and 115 in Speaking. The MELD pathway accepts 75 overall with no subscore minimums, and STEP requires 115 overall (Reading 115, Writing 125, Listening 100, Speaking 105). For September 2027 entry a result is accepted as long as it is valid when you submit your application, and Duolingo results must be sent to McMaster electronically through the test provider. Source
Lethbridge Polytechnic (Canada) raises its Duolingo minimum for 2027–2028: 115 for most programs, 130 for Practical Nursing
Lethbridge Polytechnic’s English language page shows a separate table for each year: for 2026–2027 the Duolingo minimum is 110 for most programs and 115 for Practical Nursing, and for 2027–2028 it rises to 115 and 130. The page also states that, beginning in 2027–2028, all applicants must meet the English language proficiency requirement as part of the admissions process. Applicants aiming for the 2027–2028 year should target the new scores. Source
Duke Graduate School for Fall 2027: Duolingo 125 with subscores, and scores must be dated 1 August 2024 or later
Duke University’s Graduate School accepts TOEFL, IELTS Academic or the Duolingo English Test with subscores, and says it generally seeks scores of no less than 125 on the DET. Score reports without subscores are not accepted. Scores must be no more than two years old on 1 August of the application year, so for Fall 2027 admission the report must be dated 1 August 2024 or later. Check the date on your certificate and make sure subscores are included when you send it. Source
Cornell Graduate School: Duolingo not accepted, and minimum English scores are expected to rise for Summer and Fall 2027
Cornell University’s Graduate School accepts only IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT as proof of English proficiency and states that it does not accept other exams such as the Duolingo English Test, TOEFL Essentials or Pearson. The page, updated in October 2026, adds that minimum test score requirements are expected to increase for Summer and Fall 2027 admission. Applicants planning on Cornell graduate programs should prepare for IELTS or TOEFL rather than the DET and watch for the updated minimums. Source
San Diego State University lists Duolingo 105 among its English proficiency options for Fall 2027 international first-year applicants
SDSU’s international first-year admissions page for Fall 2027 (last updated 9 October 2026) lists the Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 105 as one way to meet the English proficiency requirement for applicants from high schools where English was not the main language of instruction. The other options include TOEFL iBT (80 on the old scale or 4 on the new scale), IELTS 6.5, PTE 58, ACT English 22, SAT reading and writing 550, or qualifying IB or AP English scores. Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS and PTE scores must be from within the past two years. Source
Goldsmiths, University of London publishes 2027 entry English requirements: Duolingo accepted from 110 to 130 depending on the programme
Goldsmiths’ page “English language requirements for 2027 entry” accepts the Duolingo English Test, with results valid for two years. Programmes that require IELTS 6.0 need 110 overall with no skill below 100; IELTS 6.5 programmes need 120 with no skill below 110; and IELTS 7.0/7.5 programmes need 130 overall with 130 in Writing and no other skill below 120. Check which IELTS level your programme asks for and match it to the Duolingo band. Source
Georgia Tech graduate admissions: from Fall 2027 citizenship alone no longer proves English, and Duolingo is not an accepted test
Georgia Tech’s Graduate Education page states that, effective with Fall 2027 admission, citizenship alone will no longer satisfy its English proficiency requirement. Applicants must show proficiency through a degree taught in English, a degree earned in an approved country, an approved University System of Georgia ESL programme, or an approved test: TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic. Duolingo is listed under tests not accepted, so applicants who need a test should plan for TOEFL or IELTS. Source
UBC undergraduate admission for 2027/2028: DET 125 with per-skill minimums, and scores must be from 1 January 2025 onwards
UBC’s English Language Admission Standard lists the Duolingo English Test at 125 overall with Reading 115, Listening 115, Writing 120 and Speaking 120, on both the Vancouver and Okanagan pages. Applicants for the 2027/2028 Winter Session must submit test scores from 1 January 2025 onwards, and documents showing the standard is met are due by 15 February. Check the date on your certificate and each subscore before you apply. Source
Fulbright Egypt Master's programme lists the Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 105
The Fulbright Egyptian Student Program (Master’s Degree) page for AY2027-2028 lists the Duolingo English Test with a minimum required score of 105, alongside TOEFL iBT 80 and IELTS 6.5; applicants submit a score report for only one test. The commission states that applications for AY2028-2029 will open in February 2027. Egyptian graduates planning to apply should check the page when the new cycle opens and confirm the test list for that cycle. Source
AUC undergraduate admission for Spring and Fall 2027: Duolingo scores are used for English placement
The American University in Cairo’s undergraduate requirements page, last updated on 5 October 2026, states that English placement depends on an applicant’s International TOEFL, Academic IELTS or Duolingo test score. Tests must be completed no more than two years before the first day of the semester applied for, and Duolingo results have to be sent electronically, directly to the admissions office. The page lists application deadlines for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 and links to AUC’s cut-off scores and placement levels, which applicants should check before testing. Source
Dublin City University (DCU) 2027 entry: Duolingo 120 with 110 in each subscore, 130 for the translation master's programmes
DCU’s English language requirements page now carries a “For Entry 2027” row in every undergraduate and postgraduate table. The Duolingo English Test is accepted with a minimum overall score of 120 and at least 110 in each of the four subscores (Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening). The MA in Translation Studies and MA in Translation Technologies require 130 overall with at least 120 in each subscore. Applicants must share their results with DCU and include the verification link when submitting the certificate. Source
Netherlands: the updated national list of English tests dated 1 October 2026 still does not include the Duolingo English Test
The Dutch Code of Conduct commission adopted a new language-test annex dated 1 October 2026 for international students applying to English-taught programmes. It adds Linguaskill and IELTS Online alongside IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English, PTE Academic, LanguageCert Academic and TOEIC; the DET is not on the list, and the listed online-delivered tests are allowed only in exceptional situations. If you are targeting a Dutch university, plan for one of the listed tests and confirm with the university. Source
University of Twente (Netherlands) master's intakes of February and September 2027: closed list of accepted tests, Duolingo not included
The University of Twente’s master’s language requirements page, updated on 29 September 2026, lists the only test results it will accept for the February 2027 and September 2027 intakes: IELTS Academic (6.5, no section below 6.0), TOEFL iBT, Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency, PTE Academic (63, no section below 59) and LanguageCert Academic (in-person only). The Duolingo English Test does not appear on the list, and the page states that only these internationally recognised results will be accepted and that the university does not offer English waivers. Students targeting Twente should plan for one of the listed tests. Source
Western University (Canada): DET 115 with 100 in each subscore for Fall 2027, test must be taken before March 2027
Western University’s undergraduate admissions page lists the Duolingo English Test at a minimum of 115 overall with at least 100 in each subscore for direct entry, or 100 overall (100 in literacy, 90 in each subscore) for its English Boost pathway. For Fall 2027 admission the test must be written before March 2027, and Western will not accept tests written before 1 January 2025. Scores must be sent through your Duolingo account and the name and date of birth must match your OUAC application. Source
Toronto Metropolitan University: DET 120 with no band minimums; Fall 2027 score deadline is 1 April 2027
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) requires a Duolingo English Test score of 120 for all undergraduate programs, including Engineering and Science, and states there are no minimum requirements for band scores. Official results must be sent electronically by Duolingo. For Fall 2027 the deadline to provide a test score is 1 April 2027; international applicants for Winter 2027 must provide it by 3 November 2026. Source
University of York publishes 2027/28 postgraduate English requirements: Duolingo accepted except for Hull York Medical School
The University of York has rolled its postgraduate taught and postgraduate research English-language pages over to the 2027/28 academic year. Duolingo stays on the accepted list, with the exception of Hull York Medical School courses. Typical equivalencies are 120 overall with 105 in each component for IELTS 6.5 courses and 130 with 120 in each component for IELTS 7.0 courses; requirements vary by department, so check your course page. The test must have been taken no more than two years before your course start date. Source
LSE 2027/8 graduate entry: Duolingo only as an alternative test combined with the LSE Language Centre Assessment
LSE’s graduate English-language page now shows requirements for 2027/8 entry. Its preferred tests are IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, Cambridge, TOEFL iBT, Trinity ISE and the LSE pre-sessional. Duolingo is not a standard route: applicants who are unable to take a preferred test may be allowed to submit a Duolingo score supplemented by the LSE Language Centre Assessment, but only by requesting it through the extenuating circumstances form, and appointments are limited. Tests must be less than two years old on 1 October 2027. Source
Coventry University at TKH (Egypt) lists the Duolingo English Test: 95 for Foundation Year, 105 for Year One
The admissions page of Coventry University at The Knowledge Hub (TKH) in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital lists the Duolingo English Test alongside IELTS, TOEFL iBT and PTE. Foundation Year applicants need 95 overall with a minimum of 85 in individual subscores; Year One applicants need 105 overall with a minimum of 100 in individual subscores. This gives students in Egypt a DET route into a UK degree taught locally. Source
UC Berkeley Graduate Division for Fall 2027: Duolingo not accepted; TOEFL/IELTS tests before 1 June 2025 rejected
UC Berkeley’s Graduate Division has published its English proficiency requirements for admissions starting Fall 2027. It states that it does not accept the Duolingo exam, TOEFL ITP, MyBest scores, IELTS Indicator or IELTS retake scores. Only TOEFL iBT (5 overall with 4.5 in Speaking and Writing on the new scale, or 90 for tests taken 1 June 2025 to 20 January 2026) and IELTS (7.0 overall, 6.5 in Speaking and Writing) are accepted, and tests taken before 1 June 2025 will not be accepted for Fall 2027 even if already reported to Berkeley. Source
Nebraska–Lincoln Graduate Studies accepts DET only for tests dated up to 31 December 2026
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Office of Graduate Studies lists the Duolingo English Test as accepted for test dates from 3 February 2020 through 31 December 2026, with a graduate minimum score of 120. Admitted students with a DET writing score below 145 (for tests taken from 1 July 2024 onward) must enroll in the ESL 887 course. If you plan to apply with DET, take the test before the end of 2026. Source
WashU: from Fall 2027 SAT/ACT no longer replace an English test; DET 130 recommended and December 2026 is the last test date
Washington University in St. Louis states that beginning with students applying for Fall 2027 admission, SAT or ACT scores will no longer be accepted in lieu of English proficiency exam scores. For the Duolingo English Test the recommended competitive score is 130. Tests administered in December 2026 are the last ones accepted for Fall 2027 admission (October 2026 for Early Action or Early Decision I), so plan your DET date accordingly. Source
Ritsumeikan University accepts Duolingo for four English-medium programmes in its 2027 enrollment handbook
Ritsumeikan University’s AO admissions handbook for 2027 enrollment lists the Duolingo English Test as an accepted proof of English for four English-medium undergraduate routes: the JD Program (120), the GS major (110), the CRPS major (105) and the ISSE course (105). Tests must be taken within the two years before the last day of the application period. Other programmes, including the College of Global Liberal Arts, require TOEFL iBT, IELTS, PTE Academic or Cambridge instead. Applicants must send results online to Ritsumeikan University via the Duolingo website. Source
Duolingo publishes a research report explaining how DET Writing and Speaking are scored
Duolingo Research Report DRR-26-09 (22 September 2026) sets out how the test scores open responses. Writing is judged on content, discourse coherence, vocabulary and grammar across Interactive Writing, Write About the Photo, the Interactive Listening summary and the Writing Sample; Speaking adds fluency and pronunciation across Speak About the Photo, Read Then Speak, the Speaking Sample and Interactive Speaking. The automated scoring is built on and checked against ratings from expert human raters. In practice, every one of these tasks counts toward your Writing or Speaking subscore. Source
University of Washington raises its Duolingo minimum to 115 (130 recommended) from Winter 2027
The UW Graduate School’s revised English proficiency policy applies to students enrolling Winter 2027 or later: the Duolingo English Test minimum rises from 110 to 115, and the recommended score rises from 125 to 130. Scores between the minimum and the recommended level may lead to extra Academic English coursework, and individual programs can ask for more. If you are applying to UW for 2027, aim for 130 or higher. Source
Bahcesehir University (Istanbul): Duolingo results are not accepted as proof of English proficiency
Bahcesehir University’s international admissions page on language proficiency, updated on 15 September 2026, states that Duolingo test results are not acceptable proficiency scores at BAU. IELTS, the TOEFL Special Home Edition and PTE Academic Online are also not accepted. The tests BAU does accept include TOEFL iBT (72 for most undergraduate programmes, 85 for Dentistry and Pharmacy, 96 for Medicine, ELT and Translation), PTE Academic (55/71/78), the Oxford Test of English, Cambridge Linguaskill, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, YDS/YOKDIL and the BAU proficiency exam. Students considering BAU should prepare for one of those tests instead. Source
King's College London 2027/28: Duolingo not on the accepted English test list
King’s College London has published its English-language requirements for entry in the 2027/28 academic year, stating the list is correct as of September 2026. Accepted tests are Cambridge C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, Oxford Test of English Advanced, OET, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition) and Trinity ISE. The Duolingo English Test does not appear, and King’s says a test not on the list cannot be accepted. Tests must be taken within two years of the course start date. Source
University of Tokyo's new College of Design accepts the Duolingo English Test for its first intake in September 2027
The application guidelines for 2027 enrollment list the Duolingo English Test among the designated English tests, with a score greater than 110, for the new English-taught five-year combined Bachelor’s and Master’s programme. Only tests taken on or after 1 January 2025 are accepted, and results must come from a single test sitting. Applications run from 15 October to 5 November 2026 and enrollment is on 1 September 2027. Source
University of Waterloo undergraduate: Duolingo 120 overall with Literacy and Production at 125, and no results without subscores
The University of Waterloo’s undergraduate English language requirements page, updated in September 2026, requires a Duolingo English Test overall score of 120 with Literacy and Production subscores of 125 for tests completed after 1 July 2024, and states that results will not be accepted without subscores. Waterloo also says it only accepts English scores completed on or after 1 May 2025 and that it verifies all test results. Scores must be sent from your Duolingo account to University of Waterloo – Undergraduate. Source
MBZUAI (Abu Dhabi) undergraduate admission for Fall 2027: Duolingo 120 accepted only when access to other tests is limited
MBZUAI’s undergraduate admissions page lists the Duolingo English Test at 120 alongside IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90/4.5, PTE Academic 60 and Cambridge C1 Advanced 180 or C2 Proficiency 200. It adds that DET results are accepted only when access to IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Cambridge is limited. Deadlines are 1 November 2026 for Early Action and 1 February 2027 for Regular Decision, for the semester starting in mid-August 2027, so applicants who can sit one of the other tests should plan for it. Source
University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) accepts the Duolingo English Test from Fall 2027
UIC’s international admissions pages now state that Duolingo is accepted for Fall 2027 admission onwards. Undergraduate applicants need 120 overall with at least 115 in each of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking; graduate applicants need 130 overall with at least 125 in each subscore. Scores must be sent to UIC officially through your Duolingo account, and applications slightly below the minimums are still reviewed by the college. Source
Imperial College London accepts the Duolingo English Test: 115 (105 per subscore) standard, 125 (115) higher level
Imperial College London lists the Duolingo English Test among the tests it accepts for entry to undergraduate and postgraduate study. The standard level is 115 overall with no less than 105 in any integrated subscore, and the higher level is 125 overall with no less than 115 in any integrated subscore; each course page states which level applies. Scores are valid only if the test was taken within two years of the intended course start date. Source
University of Bath postgraduate taught: Duolingo 120 (listening 105, other skills 110) for the standard level, 130 or 135 for higher levels
The University of Bath’s English language page for postgraduate taught courses sets Duolingo English Test minimums for tests taken on or after 1 July 2024: 120 overall with speaking, writing and reading 110 and listening 105 for courses asking IELTS 6.5; 130 overall (speaking 120, writing 130, reading 120, listening 115) for IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each; and 135 overall (speaking 130, writing 145, reading 130, listening 125) for IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each. Duolingo is not accepted for the MA Contemporary European Studies (Euromasters), and results must be no more than 24 months old at course start. Source
UBC Graduate School will accept the Duolingo English Test for May and September 2027 admissions
The University of British Columbia’s Graduate School page now states that the Duolingo English Test will be accepted for May and September 2027 admissions. The minimum is 125 overall with at least 115 in Reading and Listening and 120 in Writing and Speaking. Some programs require a higher score, so check the requirement of the specific program before you book your test. Source
Duolingo publishes lists of engineering programs in the UK, US and Europe that accept the DET
In early September 2026 the Duolingo English Test blog published three guides to engineering programs that accept the DET, covering the UK, the US and Europe. The UK list includes Imperial College London, Southampton, Bath, Loughborough, Warwick, Cranfield, Strathclyde, Durham, Queen’s Belfast, Heriot-Watt, Surrey and Newcastle. The posts do not give minimum scores, so applicants should confirm the required DET score on each university’s own English language page. Source
Duolingo English Test no longer available in Iran or to holders of Iranian IDs
Duolingo’s help centre now states the test is unavailable in Iran and for users with Iranian IDs, following the suspension of the US general licence that had allowed it. Students with a second nationality should ask Duolingo support in writing before booking. Source
Princeton Graduate School: DET Conversation below 125 triggers an English assessment, and stricter score validity from Fall 2026
Princeton’s Graduate School accepts TOEFL, IELTS and the Duolingo English Test and sets no university-wide minimum, but admitted students with a DET Conversation subscore lower than 125 must complete an English language proficiency assessment upon enrollment. Beginning with Fall 2026 admission, test scores are only considered if they are still valid on the date the application opens; DET scores expire two years after the test date. Check your department, since departments may set their own minimums. Source
UC San Diego Graduate Division lists DET 120 as an approved option for the Fall 2026 cycle
UC San Diego’s Graduate Division page, marked “Effective for Fall 2026 Admissions Cycle”, accepts the Duolingo English Test with a minimum total score of 120 out of 160 alongside TOEFL, IELTS and PTE Academic, and states it has no preference among the exams. Scores are valid for two years from the test date and must be sent electronically from Duolingo to UC San Diego Graduate Admissions. Some programs set higher minimums, so check your program page. Source
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