University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Ontario Tech University?

Ontario Tech University asks undergraduate applicants for a Duolingo English Test score of 120, rising to 130 for Education and Nursing. Graduate Studies accepts 120 for the MBAI, MFDA, MITS and Master of Engineering, and 130 for the course-based MEd, EdD and MHSc. Undergraduate tests must fall within two years of your start date.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Ontario Tech Duolingo minimums by level and programme

From Ontario Tech's undergraduate English language proficiency page and the Graduate Studies English language proficiency page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate120Most programmes
Undergraduate Education and Nursing130Total score
MBAI, MFDA, MITS, Master of Engineering120Overall
MEd, EdD, MHSc (course-based only)130Overall

How Ontario Tech handles Duolingo scores

For undergraduates, the test date must be within two years of your desired start date. Results must go to Ontario Tech Admissions straight from the provider unless they can be checked online.

Graduate Studies will not consider results dated more than 24 months before your application. You can upload a copy of the official score after applying. If you apply to both a course-based and a thesis-based programme, you need an acceptable test for the thesis-based one.

For comparison, the undergraduate page asks for IELTS Academic 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0, and 7.0 for Education and Nursing.

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If your Duolingo score is below the minimum

Applicants who meet every requirement except English may be able to enrol in an English for Academic Purposes programme with an Ontario Tech partner, including the online programme run by Oxford International Digital Institute.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Ontario Tech need?+

120 for most undergraduate programmes, 130 for Education and Nursing.

Which Ontario Tech graduate programmes accept Duolingo?+

The MBAI, MFDA, MITS and MEng at 120, and the course-based MEd, EdD and MHSc at 130.

How old can my Duolingo test be for Ontario Tech?+

Within two years of your start date for undergraduates, and no more than 24 months before you apply for graduate study.

Is there an English pathway at Ontario Tech?+

Yes, through English for Academic Purposes partners.

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Guide updated on 1 November 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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