University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Nova Southeastern University?

Nova Southeastern University asks for a Duolingo English Test score of 105 or higher from international undergraduates. Its College of Computing, AI, and Cybersecurity and its College of Business and Entrepreneurship ask the same 105 from graduate applicants. Every page that sets a Duolingo figure pairs it with IELTS 6.0.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Nova Southeastern Duolingo minimums by level

From NSU's undergraduate international page, the College of Computing international page and the business graduate admissions page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate105SAT, ACT or CLT also required from Fall 2026
Graduate, College of Computing, AI, and Cybersecurity105Send to "Nova Southeastern University - Graduate"
Graduate, College of Business and Entrepreneurship105Scores can be no more than two years old

How Nova Southeastern handles Duolingo scores

The computing page says official results must come directly from the testing agency. For Duolingo, the institution to choose is "Nova Southeastern University - Graduate"; you should then tell the graduate admissions office you have sent your results and allow at least two days for them to arrive.

The business page applies the test to anyone whose degrees came from a college where English is not the main language of instruction, and says scores cannot be more than two years old.

For comparison, the undergraduate page and the computing page both set IELTS at 6.0.

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If your Duolingo score is below Nova Southeastern's level

None of the three pages offers a lower Duolingo band or English pathway. The business page accepts completion of ELS Level 112 as an alternative to a test score.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Nova Southeastern need?+

105 for undergraduates and for graduate computing and business applicants.

How do I send Duolingo scores to NSU graduate admissions?+

Send them to "Nova Southeastern University - Graduate", tell the office, and allow two days.

How old can a Duolingo score be for NSU business?+

No more than two years old.

What IELTS score matches at Nova Southeastern?+

IELTS 6.0.

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Guide updated on 31 October 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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