University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Griffith College?

Griffith College sets Duolingo English Test ranges by programme type. Most undergraduate programmes need 105 to 115 overall, with no component below 95. Most postgraduate programmes and undergraduate law and communications need 120 to 125, with no component below 105. Postgraduate journalism and communications need 130 to 135. Lower ranges apply if you take in-sessional English support classes.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Griffith College direct-entry Duolingo ranges

From Griffith College's English language entry requirements page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Postgraduate journalism/communications130-135No component below 120
Postgraduate ICHAS programmes120-125No component minimum stated
Postgraduate, all other programmes120-125No component below 105
Undergraduate law and communications120-125No component below 105
Undergraduate, all other programmes105-115No component below 95
Foundation80No component below 65

Entry with in-sessional English support

Griffith publishes a second, lower set of ranges for full-time students who take free in-sessional English support classes, about 3 hours a week from week 1. These classes do not apply to postgraduate law and journalism/communications, three named ICHAS master's, undergraduate law, music, animation and psychology, the International Foundation Year or advanced entry.

For comparison, the same page asks for IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 for most undergraduate programmes and 6.5 with no component below 6.0 for most postgraduate programmes.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
All other ICHAS postgraduate programmes105-115With in-sessional support
Postgraduate, all other programmes105-115No component below 95
Undergraduate communications (Stage 1 only)105-115No component below 95
Undergraduate, all other programmes (Stage 1)95-100No component below 80

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If your Duolingo score is below the range

Students needing more English can take English support classes before registration, run year-round on the Dublin, Cork and Limerick campuses by the Griffith Institute of Language. For advanced entry, the page asks you to contact international@griffith.ie.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Griffith College need for undergraduate study?+

105 to 115 for most programmes, with no component below 95.

What is the postgraduate Duolingo range at Griffith?+

120 to 125 for most programmes, and 130 to 135 for journalism and communications.

Can a lower Duolingo score work at Griffith?+

For some programmes, yes, if you take in-sessional English support classes.

What is Griffith's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS 6.0 (5.5) for most undergraduate and 6.5 (6.0) for most postgraduate programmes.

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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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