What Duolingo score do you need for Newcastle University?

The Duolingo English Test is listed in the page's tests section, which says the tests listed are the only ones Newcastle accepts if you need a visa to study with it. The page gives validity periods for several tests, such as three years for IELTS, but states none for Duolingo, so confirm with admissions if your result is older.

For comparison, the same page gives a typical IELTS requirement of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each sub-skill, and accepts IELTS One Skill Retakes for 2025 entry onwards.

Newcastle provides courses to improve your English before your degree at Newcastle University International Study Centre, and the page lists the Newcastle University International Study Centre Pre-Sessional English Programme (a score of 65 with a minimum sub-score of 55%) as an accepted route. Newcastle also offers free English for Academic Purposes lessons throughout the year.

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