Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Loughborough Duolingo minimums
From Loughborough's English language requirements page and its higher-level undergraduate page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (undergraduate and postgraduate taught) | 120 | Speaking 110, Writing 115, Reading 110, Listening 105 |
| Higher-level undergraduate courses (e.g. PPE, Law, Psychology, Sport Science) | 120 | The higher-level page lists the same Duolingo figure and subscores |
| Art and Design Foundation Studies | Not listed | The page says this course needs a UKVI IELTS SELT |
Loughborough's Duolingo rules
The subscore minimums apply to each integrated and individual sub-test. English language tests must be no more than two years old at the start of the course, and the test table is headed as taken within two years of the start of the academic year.
Some schools set higher levels for particular undergraduate courses, listed on the higher-level page. For postgraduate taught courses, every school uses the standard level except MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology, which asks for IELTS 6.5 with 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in speaking and listening, or equivalent.
For comparison, the same page sets the standard IELTS requirement at 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element.
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If your Duolingo score is short
At the discretion of the School or Department, Loughborough offers pre-sessional English language programmes as an alternative way to meet the requirement.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Loughborough programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Does Loughborough accept the Duolingo English Test?+
Yes, at 120 overall with set minimums in each sub-test.
What Duolingo subscores does Loughborough need?+
Speaking 110, Writing 115, Reading 110 and Listening 105.
How old can my Duolingo result be for Loughborough?+
No more than two years old at the start of the course.
What is Loughborough's IELTS equivalent?+
IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element.
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