University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Illinois Tech?

Illinois Institute of Technology asks graduate applicants for a Duolingo English Test score of 115 overall with 110 in each subsection, and its undergraduate page lists 115 or above. IELTS is 6.5 at both levels. Applicants who meet the academic and financial requirements but fall short on English may be offered conditional admission.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Illinois Tech Duolingo minimums by level

From Illinois Tech's graduate admission and English language requirements page and its undergraduate English language proficiency page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate115 or aboveConditional admission possible below this
Graduate115 overall110 in each subsection

Illinois Tech's Duolingo rules

Graduate applicants must submit an official score report, and test scores are valid for two years from the test date. The undergraduate page gives the same two-year rule for TOEFL and IELTS but does not mention Duolingo validity.

For comparison, the graduate page sets IELTS at 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each subsection, and the undergraduate page sets IELTS at 6.5 or above.

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If your Duolingo score is below 115

Graduate applicants may be offered conditional admission in two forms: admission with English language courses taken alongside your degree courses, as set by English Language Services, or admission after first completing an intensive English programme such as ELS Level 112. Undergraduates may be admitted on condition that they first complete an intensive English programme at a partner institution.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Illinois Tech need?+

115 or above for undergraduates; 115 overall with 110 in each subsection for graduate applicants.

Does Illinois Tech offer conditional admission on Duolingo?+

Conditional admission is offered to applicants who meet academic and financial requirements but not the English minimum.

How long is a Duolingo score valid for Illinois Tech graduate admission?+

Two years from the test date.

What IELTS score does Illinois Tech need?+

6.5, with 6.0 in each subsection for graduate applicants.

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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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