Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 3 November 2026
Nanjing University Duolingo minimums
From Nanjing University's master's programmes admission page and the China and Global Affairs programme page (posted 26 February 2025).
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| English-taught master's programmes | 100 | HSK Level 3 needed to graduate |
| Master's in International Relations: China and Global Affairs | 100 | For applicants whose native language is not English |
| Chinese-taught master's programmes | Not used | HSK 4 (sciences, engineering, medicine) or HSK 5 (arts, social sciences, business) |
Nanjing test rules and the IELTS comparison
You upload your TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test result with the other documents in the online application system; the application window on the master's page runs from 1 March to 20 May. The page gives no Duolingo validity period.
For comparison, the same page accepts IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 85 (or 4.5 on the 1 to 6 scale) and TOEFL Essentials 9 at the same level as Duolingo 100.
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If your Duolingo score is below 100
The pages list no conditional admission or English pathway. If your Chinese is strong, the Chinese-taught master's programmes use HSK instead of an English test.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Nanjing University programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Nanjing University need?+
100 for English-taught master's programmes.
Do I need Chinese for an English-taught master's at Nanjing?+
You must reach HSK Level 3 before graduation.
What is Nanjing University's IELTS equivalent?+
IELTS 6.0, or TOEFL 85.
When do Nanjing master's applications open?+
The master's page gives 1 March to 20 May.
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