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Duolingo English Test: Accepted Universities & How to Score 120+
The Duolingo English Test is cheaper and taken at home, and is now accepted by thousands of universities. Here's who accepts it, the scores they want, and how to hit them.
Who accepts the Duolingo English Test
Thousands of universities across the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe accept the Duolingo English Test (DET), and the list keeps growing. Always confirm acceptance and the minimum score on your specific programme's admissions page, and check whether your student visa also accepts it.
What score you need
DET is scored 10–160. Many universities ask for roughly 105–120, and competitive programmes may want 120–130 or more. As a rough guide, 120 is broadly comparable to IELTS 7.0 — but always use the university's own stated requirement.
How to reach 120+
DET is adaptive and integrates reading, writing, speaking and listening into quick tasks. Practise the recurring task types, type and speak clearly and quickly, and build vocabulary. Free DET practice with instant scoring helps you learn the format and pace before test day.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Duolingo English Test accepted for universities?
- Yes — thousands of universities worldwide accept it, and the number is growing. Always confirm acceptance and the minimum score on your specific programme, and check your visa requirement separately.
- What Duolingo score equals IELTS 7?
- As a rough guide, a Duolingo score of about 120 is broadly comparable to IELTS 7.0, but each university sets its own requirement, so use their stated score.