University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Concordia University Wisconsin?

Concordia University Wisconsin asks for a Duolingo English Test score of 95 for direct undergraduate admission and 105 for direct graduate admission. The School of Nursing asks for 100, and the Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Occupational Therapy and Doctor of Occupational Therapy programmes need 120 with no exceptions. CUW sets no subscore minimums.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

CUW Duolingo minimums by programme

From CUW's international admission requirements page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate (direct admission)95No sub-score minimums
School of Nursing100
Graduate (direct admission)105
DPT, MOT and OTD120No exceptions; score no more than two years old

CUW Duolingo rules

CUW says it has no minimum sub-score requirements. For DPT, MOT and OTD applicants on a student visa, the test score cannot be more than two years old at the time of application. The page gives no sending instructions or teaching assistant rule.

Exemptions include a test-exempt home country, at least one year of study in an exempt country, a degree from an exempt country and, for undergraduates, ACT or SAT scores or IB, O level or A level study.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS at 6 for undergraduates, 6.5 for graduates and 6.5 for Nursing and the DPT, MOT and OTD programmes.

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If your Duolingo score is below CUW's level

Completing ESL coursework through CUW's ESL programme, offered with Oxford ELLT, meets the requirement for direct admission, and coursework at partner schools MLC, WESLI or ELS can also exempt you. Other tests on the page include Kaplan KTE, Michigan MET, Oxford ELLT, PTE and Cambridge.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Concordia University Wisconsin need for undergraduates?+

95 for direct admission, or 100 for the School of Nursing.

What Duolingo score does CUW need for graduate study?+

105 for direct graduate admission, or 120 for DPT, MOT and OTD.

Does CUW set Duolingo subscores?+

No. CUW says it has no minimum sub-score requirements.

Can I meet CUW's English requirement through ESL?+

Yes. CUW's ESL programme with Oxford ELLT, or partner ESL coursework, is accepted.

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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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