University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Dalhousie University?

Dalhousie University asks undergraduate applicants for a Duolingo English Test score of at least 120 overall, with results sent to Dalhousie by Duolingo directly. The Faculty of Graduate Studies publishes its own list of accepted tests and minimum scores, and Duolingo is not on it. Undergraduates below the minimum may be offered conditional admission through an approved English pathway.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Dalhousie Duolingo minimums by level

From Dalhousie's undergraduate English requirements page and the Faculty of Graduate Studies English language requirements.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate120 overallNo subscores listed
Graduate (Faculty of Graduate Studies)Not listedThe graduate list covers EAP Level 2, TOEFL, MET, IELTS, CAEL and PTE

How Dalhousie handles Duolingo scores

The undergraduate page asks you to have your results sent to Dalhousie University from Duolingo directly. It gives no separate validity period for the Duolingo test.

The graduate page says the Faculty of Graduate Studies accepts its listed tests up to two years after completion and that some programmes ask for higher scores. Duolingo is not among those tests.

For comparison, the same undergraduate page asks for IELTS 6.5 overall with bands of 6.0.

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If your Duolingo score is below 120

Dalhousie says applicants below its minimums, or without proof of English, may be offered conditional admission provided they complete another test or an approved English language pathway. Options named on the page are Dalhousie's own English for Academic Purposes programme and partner schools CLLC and Oxford International.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Dalhousie need for undergraduate study?+

120 overall.

Does Dalhousie accept Duolingo for graduate admission?+

The Faculty of Graduate Studies list of minimum test scores does not include Duolingo.

How do I send Duolingo results to Dalhousie?+

Ask Duolingo to send them to Dalhousie University directly.

Can I get conditional admission at Dalhousie?+

Undergraduates below the minimum may be offered conditional admission tied to another test or an approved English pathway.

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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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