University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Liverpool John Moores University?

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) lists two Duolingo English Test minimums: 120 overall with at least 110 in each skill, equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with 6.0, or 130 with at least 120 in each skill, equivalent to IELTS 7.0 with 6.5. Requirements may vary by course. LJMU does not accept Duolingo from students from countries that require a SELT.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

LJMU Duolingo minimums

From LJMU's international entry requirements page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Courses at IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each skill)120At least 110 in each skill
Courses at IELTS 7.0 (6.5 in each skill)130At least 120 in each skill
Other IELTS levelsAsk LJMUContact international@ljmu.ac.uk if your programme needs a different equivalent

LJMU's Duolingo rules

LJMU does not accept the Duolingo English Test from students from countries that require a SELT, and it reserves the right to change the evidence it accepts, so treat the page as guidance. Minimums may vary by course.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS Academic for UKVI at a minimum of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component, a level for which it lists no Duolingo figure.

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If your Duolingo score is short

If your programme needs an IELTS equivalent that the Duolingo table does not show, LJMU asks you to email international@ljmu.ac.uk. Other routes include its listed SELTs and school-level English qualifications taken no more than four years before your start date.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does LJMU accept the Duolingo English Test?+

Yes, except from students from countries that require a SELT.

What Duolingo score does LJMU need?+

120 with 110 in each skill, or 130 with 120 in each skill, depending on the course's IELTS level.

What if my LJMU course needs IELTS 6.0?+

The page gives no Duolingo figure for that level; contact international@ljmu.ac.uk.

What is LJMU's minimum IELTS?+

IELTS Academic for UKVI 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component, which may vary by course.

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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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