University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Aston University?

Aston University sets Duolingo English Test minimums by school. Undergraduate Engineering and Physical Sciences and Law and Social Sciences need 110 with 100 in each band, Business and Health and Life Sciences need 120, and the Medical School needs 130 with Writing at 145. Taught master's need 110 or 120, and Duolingo is not accepted for postgraduate research. Tests must be within two years of the start date.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Aston Duolingo minimums

From Aston's English language requirements page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate, Aston Medical School130Reading 130, Writing 145, Listening 130, Speaking 130
Undergraduate, Aston Business School120Two bands at 100 and other bands at 110 and above
Undergraduate, Engineering and Physical Sciences110100 in each band
Undergraduate, Health and Life Sciences (except Medical School)120110 in each band
Undergraduate, Law and Social Sciences110100 in each band
Master's, Business School (incl. MBA) or Law and Social Sciences120One band at 100 minimum, others 110 or above
Master's, Engineering and Physical Sciences110100 in each band (Engineering Systems and Management: 120, 110 each)
Master's, Health and Life Sciences120110 in each band (OSPAP: 130, Writing 145, others 130)
Postgraduate researchNot acceptedStated on the page

Aston's Duolingo rules

Tests must be taken within the last two years from the start date of your course. For tests with several components, all must come from the same test; Aston cannot accept components taken separately. Aston reserves the right to ask for an English qualification or an interview in any case.

For comparison, the same page sets undergraduate Engineering and Physical Sciences at IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each band and the Medical School at 7.0 in every band.

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If your Duolingo score is short

Aston runs Pre-sessional English Language programmes for applicants whose English falls short of the minimum entry requirements. Graduates who studied at least one year in the UK with a 2:2 or better in the last five years are treated as meeting the postgraduate requirement.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Aston programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

Does Aston University accept Duolingo?+

Yes, for undergraduate and taught master's courses, but not for postgraduate research.

What is Aston's lowest Duolingo requirement?+

110 with 100 in each band, for Engineering and Physical Sciences and for undergraduate Law and Social Sciences.

What Duolingo score does Aston Business School need?+

120 overall, with two bands allowed at 100 for undergraduates and one band at 100 for master's.

How recent must my Duolingo test be for Aston?+

Within the last two years from your course start date.

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Guide updated on 1 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.

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