Yes — University of California – San Diego (UC) accepts the Duolingo English Test. It is listed as a score-share destination for 5 programs in United States, which means you can send your official DET result to it directly from your Duolingo account at no extra cost.
The minimum score is set by the program, not by Duolingo: check the admissions page linked below or our score-requirements finder. Most universities ask for an overall of 95–120 with minimum subscores.
Programs that accept DET scores
| Program | Type | Location | DET score | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California – San Diego – Graduate Admissions | Graduate | California, United States | — | Open ↗ |
| University of California – San Diego – Rady School of Management | Graduate | California, United States | 120* | Open ↗ |
| University of California, San Diego – School of Global Policy and Strategy | Graduate | California, United States | 120* | Open ↗ |
| UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies | Other programs | California, United States | — | Open ↗ |
| University of California San Diego | Undergraduate | California, United States | 115* | Open ↗ |
* DET score: the minimum mentioned on the institution’s own website, extracted automatically — always confirm with the program before booking.
How to send your DET score to University of California – San Diego
- Log in to your Duolingo English Test account and open your certified result.
- Choose “Send results”, search for University of California – San Diego and pick the program above.
- The institution receives the score directly; sending is free and unlimited.
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Last updated: October 2026