University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Chulalongkorn University?

Chulalongkorn University sets English minimums per international programme. For academic year 2027, the International School of Engineering (ISE) accepts a Duolingo English Test score of 105, and the Faculty of Science's BBTech programme accepts 110. Both programmes ask IELTS 6.0 as the alternative. BBTech offers no English waiver under any circumstances.
  • Guide updated · 3 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 3 November 2026

Chulalongkorn Duolingo minimums by programme

From ISE's international admission page and BBTech's 2027 admissions page. Other Chulalongkorn international programmes set their own lists.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
International School of Engineering (ISE), 2027105English test carries 20% of the score in both application options
BBTech, Faculty of Science, 2027110No English waiver, even for English-medium school graduates

How the two programmes treat Duolingo scores

At ISE, the English test is weighted at 20% in both the Test Scores and Portfolio options. ISE's admission criteria page says English, mathematics and science scores must have been obtained within two years before the application date. Applicants with at least two academic years at an English-medium international school may submit an institutional confirmation as equivalent to the passing score.

BBTech says English proficiency waivers are not available under any circumstances, including for graduates of English-speaking schools or countries, and that school transcript grades cannot fulfil the requirement. You submit a copy of your English test report with the application.

For comparison, ISE asks IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80, and BBTech asks IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 for tests from 21 January 2026).

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If your Duolingo score is below the minimum

Neither page describes conditional admission. ISE also accepts CU-TEP 80 and Gaokao English 100; BBTech accepts CU-TEP 80, SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 500, CU-AAT Verbal 400 or Gaokao English 105. BBTech runs two international admission rounds, so a retake before the second round may be possible if that round opens.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Chulalongkorn need?+

105 for the International School of Engineering and 110 for BBTech, for 2027 entry.

How old can my Duolingo score be for ISE?+

ISE says scores must be from within two years before the application date.

Can I get an English waiver at BBTech?+

No. BBTech says waivers are not available under any circumstances.

What is the IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS 6.0 for both ISE and BBTech.

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Guide updated on 3 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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