University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Drexel University?

Drexel's College of Engineering lists a Duolingo English Test minimum of 100 to 110 for its graduate programmes, and the College of Computing and Informatics asks for 115 or higher for its master's and certificates. Undergraduate admissions accepts Duolingo but its standardised tests page gives no minimum score, so ask admissions before you test.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Drexel Duolingo minimums by programme

From the College of Engineering graduate admission guidelines, the College of Computing and Informatics master's and certificate admissions page and the undergraduate standardised tests page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
College of Engineering graduate programmes100-110Range as listed; check your department
College of Computing and Informatics master's and certificates115
Undergraduate (first-year)No figure publishedDET is an approved exam

Test rules and IELTS comparison

For engineering master's programmes, the English test requirement is waived if you graduated from a US institution of higher education. The undergraduate page says applicants whose first language is not English may be asked to submit a proficiency exam, and lists exemptions such as English as your first language.

IELTS comparison: the engineering guidelines and the CCI page both ask for IELTS 6.5.

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If your score is lower

Engineering applicants below the department's language requirement who meet everything else may be accepted with a recommendation to complete a bridge programme. Drexel's English Language Center runs the five-week Graduate Preparation Program (Grad Prep), which starts the summer before your master's; apply through the standard application by 15 April.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Drexel engineering need?+

The College of Engineering lists 100-110 for graduate programmes.

What Duolingo score does Drexel CCI need?+

115 or higher for its master's and certificate programmes.

Does Drexel accept Duolingo for undergraduates?+

Yes, it is an approved exam, but the page does not give a minimum score.

What if my Duolingo score is too low for Drexel engineering?+

You may be accepted provisionally with a recommendation to complete the Grad Prep programme.

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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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