Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Murdoch Duolingo minimums
From Murdoch's English proficiency tests page. The standard requirements apply to all undergraduate and postgraduate courses except those with specific or higher requirements.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (standard) | 115 | Reading 110, writing 110, speaking 110, listening 105 |
| Postgraduate (standard) | 115 | Reading 110, writing 110, speaking 110, listening 105 |
| Research degrees | 120 | Reading 110, writing 110, speaking 110, listening 105 |
| Law combined degrees, Master of Education, Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice | 120 | Reading 110, writing 110, speaking 110, listening 105 |
| Health Science/Clinical Chiropractic, Food Science and Nutrition, Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology | 120 | Reading 120, writing 130, speaking 120, listening 115 |
| Education, Master of Teaching, Nursing, Master of Clinical Chiropractic | N/A | Duolingo not listed for these courses |
Murdoch test rules
Some courses, such as Veterinary Medicine and Nursing specialisations, have more than one table on the page, with Duolingo shown as N/A in some and 120 in others, so read the table for your exact course code. The page gives no Duolingo-specific rules on validity or sending scores.
For comparison, the same page sets IELTS Academic 6.0 with 6.0 in each band for undergraduate and postgraduate study, and 6.5 overall for research degrees.
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If your Duolingo score falls short
Murdoch's site lists pathways for international students through partner providers, and individual course pages list Australian and overseas qualifications that may meet the English requirement.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Murdoch programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Murdoch University need?+
115 overall with 110 in reading, writing and speaking and 105 in listening, for standard undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
What Duolingo score do Murdoch research degrees need?+
120 overall with 110 in reading, writing and speaking and 105 in listening.
Does Murdoch accept Duolingo for Education or Nursing?+
No. The page shows Duolingo as N/A for Education, the Master of Teaching and Nursing.
Which Murdoch courses need a higher Duolingo score?+
Several, including Law combined degrees and the Master of Education at 120, and some health courses at 120 with 130 in writing.
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Related
- Murdoch University IELTS requirement
- UWA Duolingo requirement
- Duolingo English Test score chart
- IELTS for Australia: scores by university
- All 4750 guides
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