University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Miami University?

Miami University asks for a Duolingo English Test score of 110 for direct admission to a bachelor's degree on the Oxford campus, and 110 for the Graduate School. Graduate applicants must send an official Duolingo report, because Miami does not accept unofficial Duolingo scores. Test scores are valid for two years and must be valid when you apply.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Miami University Duolingo minimums

From the undergraduate English proficiency page, the graduate international application page and the graduate bulletin.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate, direct admission (Oxford)110Listed as the direct admission standard
Graduate School110Some departments set a higher minimum
Graduate, conditional admission to ACE-G (bulletin)90 to 109Bulletin wording; see the note below

Sending scores and graduate English tests

The graduate page says test scores are valid for two years and must be valid at the time of application. Applicants must send an official Duolingo score report to Miami University - Oxford - Graduate Admission, the name the page tells you to use. Unofficial TOEFL, IELTS and PTE reports are accepted with the application, but unofficial Duolingo scores are not.

Graduate students admitted with an English test score must take the English Placement Test before registering, and the SPEAK test decides whether you take ACE 619. The page says students holding a graduate assistantship must have their spoken English assessed, under state law, before they can be given instructional duties.

On the same pages, IELTS is 6.5 for both direct undergraduate admission and the Graduate School, so the two tests sit at the same level for both.

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If your Duolingo score is short

The graduate bulletin says students with Duolingo scores between 90 and 109 can be considered for conditional admission to the ACE-G programme, with English study before academic study and a 3.00 average needed to progress. The Graduate School's application FAQ, however, says Miami does not offer conditional admission to applicants who cannot show English proficiency, so ask Graduate Admission which applies to you.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Miami University need?+

110 for direct undergraduate admission and 110 for the Graduate School. Some graduate departments ask more.

Can I send an unofficial Duolingo score to Miami?+

Not for graduate applications. Miami will not accept unofficial Duolingo scores and asks for an official report sent to Graduate Admission.

How long is a Duolingo score valid for Miami?+

Two years, and it must still be valid at the time you apply.

Does Miami offer conditional admission with Duolingo?+

The graduate bulletin names a 90 to 109 range for ACE-G conditional admission, but the graduate FAQ says conditional admission is not offered. Confirm with Graduate Admission.

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