University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Memorial University?

Memorial University of Newfoundland asks undergraduate applicants for a minimum Duolingo English Test score of 115 overall. The test must be taken within two years before you apply and be verifiable with Duolingo. Most graduate programmes also ask for 115, while graduate programmes with higher English requirements ask for 125.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Memorial Duolingo minimums by level

From Memorial's undergraduate English proficiency tests page and the graduate apply page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate (general admission)115Minimum overall score
Graduate (most programmes)115Aggregate score
Graduate programmes with higher English requirements125Shown on the programme's page

How Memorial handles Duolingo scores

The undergraduate page says the test must be taken within two years before you apply and be verifiable with the provider. Final results go into the admissions portal. Graduate applicants upload their score report in the application portal as "Grad Proof of English Proficiency".

For comparison, the undergraduate page asks for IELTS Academic 6.5 with at least 6 in reading and writing, and the graduate page sets IELTS 6.5 (7 for higher-requirement programmes).

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If your Duolingo score is below 115

Graduate applicants who do not yet meet the requirement may be considered for conditional admission pending completion of the Intensive English Program at Grenfell Campus.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Memorial University need?+

115 overall for undergraduates and most graduate programmes.

Do any Memorial programmes need a higher Duolingo score?+

Graduate programmes with higher English requirements ask for 125.

How old can my Duolingo test be for Memorial?+

The undergraduate page says it must be taken within two years before you apply.

Is there conditional admission at Memorial?+

Graduate applicants may be considered pending the Intensive English Program at Grenfell Campus.

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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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