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 programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate journalism/communications | 130-135 | No component below 120 |
| Postgraduate ICHAS programmes | 120-125 | No component minimum stated |
| Postgraduate, all other programmes | 120-125 | No component below 105 |
| Undergraduate law and communications | 120-125 | No component below 105 |
| Undergraduate, all other programmes | 105-115 | No component below 95 |
| Foundation | 80 | No 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 programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All other ICHAS postgraduate programmes | 105-115 | With in-sessional support |
| Postgraduate, all other programmes | 105-115 | No component below 95 |
| Undergraduate communications (Stage 1 only) | 105-115 | No component below 95 |
| Undergraduate, all other programmes (Stage 1) | 95-100 | No 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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