University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Fairleigh Dickinson University?

Fairleigh Dickinson University asks for a Duolingo English Test score of 100 for direct undergraduate or graduate admission. Below that, its pathway programmes give conditional admission: 90 for the Pre-Master's Program and 80 for the Pre-University Program. Conditional admission without a pathway needs no test score.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

FDU Duolingo minimums by route

From FDU's English proficiency page and its pathway programmes page, which cover the New Jersey campuses.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Direct admission (undergraduate and graduate)100IELTS 6.0 on the same page
Pre-Master's Program (graduate pathway)90IELTS 5.5
Pre-University Program (undergraduate pathway)80IELTS 5.0
Conditional admission (non-pathway)Not requiredListed as not requiring a test score

Reporting scores and the IELTS comparison

The English proficiency page says applicants submit a copy of qualifying results with the application, and official scores must be reported before the first academic semester. Most new international undergraduate and graduate students are tested for English proficiency during International Student Orientation.

The page does not give a Duolingo validity period or a graduate assistantship level.

Compared with IELTS: direct admission is IELTS 6.0 or Duolingo 100, the Pre-Master's Program IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 90, and the Pre-University Program IELTS 5.0 or Duolingo 80.

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If you fall short

The pathway programmes page offers conditional admission pending completion of the Pre-University Program or the Pre-Master's Program to applicants who meet every academic requirement except English. Each pathway can be completed in as little as one semester, depending on an online placement test. Applicants can also be granted conditional admission without enrolling in a pathway.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does FDU need for direct admission?+

100, for both undergraduate and graduate applicants.

What Duolingo score gets me into FDU's Pre-Master's Program?+

90.

What Duolingo score is needed for FDU's Pre-University Program?+

80.

What IELTS score matches FDU's Duolingo 100?+

IELTS 6.0 for direct admission.

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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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