University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Esade?

Esade asks for a Duolingo English Test score of 130 or above for its Master of Science programmes and its Full-Time MBA. That sits alongside IELTS Academic 7.0, TOEFL iBT 100 and PTE Academic 68. Scores are valid for two years, and native speakers or graduates of a degree taught in English can be exempt with a certificate from their university.
  • Guide updated · 3 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 3 November 2026

Esade Duolingo minimums

From Esade's MSc admissions page and Full-Time MBA admissions page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Master of Science programmes130Listed as +130; valid for two years
Full-Time MBA130Listed as +130; valid for two years

Esade test rules

Both pages say language test scores are valid for two years. Neither page sets Duolingo subscores or gives instructions for sending Duolingo results, so ask the admissions team how they want to receive it.

If your bachelor's degree (at least 120 ECTS, or three academic years for MSc) was taught in English, you can send a diploma supplement or university certificate stating the language of instruction instead. CEMS MIM candidates cannot use secondary education as proof of English.

For comparison, the MSc page asks for IELTS Academic 7.0 where it asks for Duolingo 130.

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If your Duolingo score is below 130

The pages list no conditional entry or pre-sessional route for English. The alternatives are another accepted test at its own minimum, such as PTE Academic 68 or Cambridge Advanced at B+, or the English-taught degree exemption.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Esade require?+

130 or above for the MSc programmes and the Full-Time MBA.

How long is a Duolingo score valid for Esade?+

Two years, according to both admissions pages.

Is Esade's Duolingo bar higher than IELTS?+

It sits alongside IELTS Academic 7.0 and TOEFL iBT 100, so both are C1-level bars.

Can an English-taught degree replace the test?+

Yes, with a diploma supplement or university certificate stating English as the language of instruction.

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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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