University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Furman University?

Furman University's international admissions FAQ sets a Duolingo English Test minimum of 120 for undergraduates, alongside IELTS 7.0 and TOEFL 100. Furman notes it cannot provide Duolingo fee waivers. The graduate studies page asks for official TOEFL or IELTS scores and does not list Duolingo, so plan on one of those tests for a master's.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Furman Duolingo minimums by level

From Furman's international admissions FAQ and international graduate student requirements.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate120Furman is unable to provide Duolingo fee waivers
GraduateNot listedThe graduate page asks for official TOEFL or IELTS scores

How Furman handles English scores

Undergraduates can also meet the requirement through the IB Diploma with Higher Level English at grade 5, two college English composition courses at C or above, an SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 550, or four full years of US secondary school.

For graduate study, Furman says official TOEFL or IELTS scores must be sent directly by the testing institute and be no more than two years old.

For comparison, the undergraduate FAQ sets IELTS at 7.0 overall, and the graduate page asks IELTS 7.0, or 7.5 for the MS in Community Engaged Medicine.

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If your Duolingo score is below Furman's level

Neither page describes conditional admission or an English pathway. Below 120, an undergraduate's options on the FAQ are the other tests or the IB, coursework and SAT routes listed above.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Furman need?+

120 for undergraduate applicants.

Does Furman graduate studies accept Duolingo?+

The graduate requirements page asks for official TOEFL or IELTS scores and does not list Duolingo.

Does Furman waive the Duolingo fee?+

No. Furman says it is unable to provide Duolingo fee waivers.

What IELTS score does Furman want?+

7.0 for undergraduates and most graduate programmes.

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