University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Charles Sturt University?

Charles Sturt University sets its English requirements in IELTS terms and publishes a concordance table for the Duolingo English Test. IELTS 6.0, the level for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, maps to Duolingo 110-115 overall and in each skill. IELTS 6.5, the research degree level, maps to 120-125. Some health and professional courses need more.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Charles Sturt Duolingo concordance

From Charles Sturt's course entry requirements page. The page gives Duolingo ranges against each IELTS level for overall, listening, speaking, reading and writing. For IELTS 5.5 it gives skill scores only, with no overall figure.

Course level (IELTS needed)Duolingo concordanceNotes
Undergraduate (IELTS 6.0, no score below 5.5)110-115 overallSkills at the 5.5 level: 95-100 in each
Postgraduate coursework (IELTS 6.0, no score below 6.0)110-115 overall110-115 in each skill
Higher degree by research (IELTS 6.5, no score below 6.0)120-125 overall110-115 in each skill
IELTS 7.0130-135Same range for each skill
IELTS 7.5140-145Same range for each skill

Charles Sturt test rules

Results must be from the last two years. Courses with higher English requirements include the Bachelor of Dental Science, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science and the Master of Nursing (Pre-registration); the page sends you to each course brochure. Charles Sturt adds that it may set separate English requirements linked to Genuine Student processing. The page gives no Duolingo-specific instructions for sending scores.

For comparison, the same page asks undergraduates for IELTS Academic 6.0 with no individual score below 5.5.

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If your Duolingo score falls short

The page says you may still be admitted if you do not meet the listed English requirement, under the University's Admissions Policy, and that you can ask in writing for alternative evidence to be considered case by case, such as working in an English-speaking environment.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Charles Sturt University accept Duolingo?+

Yes. Its concordance table converts IELTS levels to Duolingo scores.

What Duolingo score equals IELTS 6.0 at Charles Sturt?+

110-115 overall and in each skill.

What Duolingo score do Charles Sturt research degrees need?+

Research degrees need IELTS 6.5 with no score below 6.0, which the table maps to Duolingo 120-125 overall and 110-115 in each skill.

How recent must my Duolingo test be for Charles Sturt?+

Within the last two years.

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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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