The Duolingo English Test is accepted by over 5000 International Programs

Unlock your study abroad dreams with the Duolingo English Test (DET). This blog explores DET's rising acceptance worldwide, particularly in top universities across the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia. Discover a comprehensive list of US universities accepting DET scores for undergrad, business, and engineering programs.

The Duolingo English Test (DET) has emerged as a reliable alternative to traditional English proficiency exams for test-takers worldwide. Renowned for its accuracy, convenience, affordability, and thorough evaluation of language skills, the DET has gained widespread recognition.

With over 5000 international programs now accepting the DET, including prestigious institutions like Imperial College London, New York University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Yale, and Columbia University, it has become an essential tool for students seeking higher education opportunities globally.

The DET is widely accepted by undergraduate and postgraduate programs across the top English-speaking countries, namely the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia. In India, the DET holds particular significance, with a majority of test-takers opting for popular degree programs such as Computer Science & Math, Business & Management, and Engineering. 

Duolingo English Test (DET): Acceptance

In this section, we are going to talk about the top three countries and courses that accept the Good Duolingo English Test scores as part of their admission criteria. 

Top 3 Countries for Duolingo English Test Takers in India	Top 3 Courses for Duolingo English Test Takers in India
USA	Computer science & mathematics
Study in UK	Business & management
Canada	Engineering

USA

Studying in USA, the DET is almost universally accepted, on par with IELTS and TOEFL. Below is a list of top undergraduate and postgraduate programs accepting the DET.

Read: Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA for 2024 Intake

Undergraduate

The DET is accepted by 97 of the US News top 100 ranked undergraduate programs. 

Princeton University	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Harvard University
Stanford University	Yale University	University of Chicago
Johns Hopkins University	University of Pennsylvania	California Institute of Technology
Duke University	Northwestern University	Dartmouth College
Brown University	Rice University	Vanderbilt University
Washington University in St Louis	Cornell University	Columbia University in the City of New York
University of Notre Dame	University of California-Berkeley	University of California-Los Angeles
Carnegie Mellon University	Emory University	Georgetown University
New York University	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	University of Southern California
University of Virginia-Main Campus	University of Florida	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Wake Forest University	Tufts University	University of California-Santa Barbara
University of California-Irvine	University of California-San Diego	Boston College
University of Rochester	The University of Texas at Austin	University of California-Davis
University of Wisconsin-Madison	n/a	n/a

Post-Graduate Business

University of Pittsburgh	Fordham University	Michigan State University
University of Florida	University of Texas at Dallas	University of Georgia
Boston University	University of California - Davis	Southern Methodist University
University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign	Vanderbilt University	George Washington University
Northeastern University	Syracuse University	Drexel University
Iowa State University	Temple University	Babson College
Baruch College	Saint Louis University	Belmont University
University of Oklahoma	The College of William & Mary	Texas Christian University
Tulane University	North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University	University of Colorado - Boulder
North Carolina State University	University at Buffalo, The State	University of New York
University of Utah	Clemson University	University of San Francisco
University of Colorado - Denver	Binghamton University	University of Connecticut
University of Alabama	University of Houston	Baylor University
University of Massachusetts - Amherst	University of Kentucky	University of Mississippi
University of Denver	University of South Carolina	American University
University of Kansas	Auburn University	Carnegie Mellon University
Arizona State University	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities	Washington University in St. Louis
Emory University	Dartmouth College	The University of Chicago
New York University	Cornell University	Northwestern University
Harvard University	Rice University	University of Washington
University of Rochester	n/a	n/a

Post-Graduate Engineering

Washington University of Science and Technology (FKA IGlobal University)	Harrisburg University of Science and Technology	Carnegie Mellon University
Dartmouth College	Northeastern University	University of Nebraska Lincoln
University of Pennsylvania	University of California Santa Barbara	Colorado School of Mines
Washington State University	University of Colorado - Boulder	University of Texas - Arlington
University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	North Carolina State University
University at Buffalo, The State	University of New York	University of Rochester
University of Utah	Wichita State University	Clemson University
Arizona State University	University of Texas at Dallas	Michigan State University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	University of Iowa	New Jersey Institute of Technology
Vanderbilt University	Rice University	Syracuse University
University of Connecticut	Oregon State University	Iowa State University
Tufts University	Missouri University of Science & Technology	University of Notre Dame
University of Houston	Drexel University	University of California - Davis
University of Dayton	The Ohio State University	University of Massachusetts -Amherst
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities	University of Washington	University of Cincinnati
University of South Florida	George Mason University	SUNY at Stony Brook
Stevens Institute of Technology	Illinois Institute of Technology	Texas Tech University
Auburn University	University of Virginia	n/a

Canada

Studying in Canada, the DET is recognized by all 15 leading English-medium universities and the Top 10 universities as per the international student enrollment. Below is a list of undergraduate Canadian universities accepting the DET. Read: Duolingo Accepted Universities in Canada in 2024

Undergraduate

University of Toronto	McGill University	University of British Columbia
University of Alberta	University of Waterloo	Western University (University of Western Ontario)
University of Calgary	McMaster University	University of Ottawa
Queen’s University at Kingston	Dalhousie University	Simon Fraser University
University of Saskatchewan	York University	University of Manitoba

Candidates looking for assistance with university admissions can get in touch with our Shiksha Study Abroad Counsellors on our website. 

About the Author

The Duolingo English Test is a modern English proficiency assessment for today’s international students and institutions. The test is available online, on demand. You don’t have to make an appointment or travel to a test centre—you can take the test from your home via a computer and webcam.  The test is administered using computer adaptive technology, meaning that the question difficulty adapts to each test taker. The test also integrates a video interview and writing sample, which are sent to an institution along with your proficiency score when you send your results. The entire test experience takes just under an hour. Test results are certified within two days, and they can be shared with an unlimited number of institutions.