Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
IUP Duolingo minimums by level
From IUP's international undergraduate requirements and international graduate requirements.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90 | Residents of some countries do not need to submit scores |
| Graduate | 110 | Waivers include a degree taught and examined in English |
How IUP handles Duolingo scores
Both pages accept a qualifying exam score from applicants who do not meet a waiver. The pages give TOEFL code 2652 but no Duolingo sending instructions or validity period.
For comparison, IUP asks IELTS 5.5 for undergraduates and IELTS 6 for graduate study.
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If your Duolingo score is below IUP's level
Undergraduates may apply, or be referred, for conditional admission through the American Language Institute intensive English programme. Those who complete nine credits through the Bridge programme can waive the TOEFL/IELTS requirement.
At graduate level, completing the ALI Bridge pathway after conditional admission also waives the requirement, but conditional admission is available only for select graduate programmes.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your IUP programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does IUP need?+
90 for undergraduates and 110 for graduate applicants.
Does IUP offer conditional admission?+
Yes, through the American Language Institute's Bridge programme; for graduate study only in select programmes.
What IELTS score does IUP need?+
IELTS 5.5 for undergraduates and 6 for graduate admission.
How does the ALI Bridge programme waive the test?+
Undergraduates who complete nine credits through the Bridge programme can waive the TOEFL/IELTS requirement.
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