Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
CSUCI Duolingo minimums by level
From CSUCI's international undergraduate admissions page and graduate admissions page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95 | IELTS 6.0, PTE 46 |
| Graduate | 105 | Request an official Duolingo score; IELTS 6.5, PTE 56 |
Waivers and the IELTS comparison
The graduate page says no English exam is needed if you earned a bachelor's degree in the US, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or another listed country. The undergraduate page exempts freshmen who graduated from, and attended for three years, a high school in a listed country. Neither page states a validity period, Duolingo subscores or an assistantship level.
Compared with IELTS: CSUCI pairs Duolingo 95 with IELTS 6.0 for undergraduates and Duolingo 105 with IELTS 6.5 on its graduate page.
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If your Duolingo score is below the level
The pages read do not describe conditional admission or an English pathway, so contact international admissions before applying with a lower score.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your CSUCI programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Cal State Channel Islands need for undergraduates?+
95.
What Duolingo score does CSUCI need for graduate study?+
105, sent as an official Duolingo score.
Can I skip the English test at CSUCI as a graduate applicant?+
Yes, if your bachelor's degree is from the US or one of the listed English-speaking countries.
What IELTS score matches CSUCI's graduate Duolingo 105?+
IELTS 6.5 overall.
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- Cal State Channel Islands IELTS requirement
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- Cal State Monterey Bay Duolingo requirement
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