University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Barry University?

Barry University asks for a Duolingo English Test score of 85 or more from undergraduate international applicants and 95 or more from graduate applicants. The graduate page warns that some programmes set higher minimums and that scores are only valid for two years. Undergraduates can also use a medium of instruction letter from their school.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Barry Duolingo minimums by level

From Barry's undergraduate international page and graduate international page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate85IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 61, PTE 44
Graduate school95IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE 53; some programmes higher

Validity, waivers and the IELTS comparison

The graduate page says scores are only valid for two years and the minimum may be higher for some programmes. The graduate requirement may be waived with at least 24 college-level credits from an institution where English is the basis of instruction. For undergraduates, the undergraduate page says your school may submit a medium of instruction letter instead. Neither page sets Duolingo subscores or an assistantship level.

Compared with IELTS: Barry pairs Duolingo 85 with IELTS 6.0 for undergraduates on its undergraduate page, and Duolingo 95 with IELTS 6.5 for graduate school.

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If your Duolingo score is below the level

The pages read do not describe conditional admission or a pathway programme. Check your programme's own page too, as the graduate page warns some programmes ask for more than 95.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Barry University need for undergraduates?+

85 or higher.

What Duolingo score does Barry need for graduate school?+

95 or higher, though some programmes may ask for more.

How long are scores valid at Barry?+

The graduate page says scores are only valid for two years.

What IELTS score matches Barry's graduate Duolingo 95?+

IELTS 6.5.

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Guide updated on 31 October 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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