University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Prince Sultan University?

Prince Sultan University (PSU) in Riyadh accepts a Duolingo English Test score of 60 for undergraduate admission, alongside IELTS Academic 4 and TOEFL iBT 25. Results are valid for two years from the test date. Duolingo is not listed for the Medicine Preparatory Year or for master's programmes, where PSU asks for IELTS or TOEFL and does not accept online tests at graduate level.
  • Guide updated · 3 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 3 November 2026

PSU Duolingo minimums by level

From PSU's undergraduate admission page, Medicine admissions page and graduate requirements page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate60Overall score; other routes include IELTS Academic 4, TOEFL iBT 25 (or 2), Qiyas EPT or STEP 50
Preparatory Year for Medicine and SurgeryNot listedIELTS Academic 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 50 only
Master's programmesNot acceptedTOEFL iBT or IELTS at official centres; online tests not accepted

PSU test rules and the IELTS comparison

The undergraduate page says the tests are valid for two years from the test date. PSU accepts the Duolingo English Test, TOEFL iBT Home Edition and IELTS Online as online tests, subject to the provider's proctoring and compliance rules, and says a result may be cancelled if those rules are broken. PSU is not responsible for disputes over cancelled results; contact the test provider.

A high school diploma from an international school in Saudi Arabia, or from an English-medium school abroad that the Ministry of Education has equalised, also meets the undergraduate requirement.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS Academic at an overall 4 for undergraduate entry.

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If your Duolingo score is below 60

Undergraduate applicants who meet none of the English criteria are admitted to the Intensive English Program (IEP), one semester before the Preparatory Year Program (PYP).

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Prince Sultan University need?+

60 overall for undergraduate admission.

Does PSU accept Duolingo for master's programmes?+

No. The graduate page asks for TOEFL iBT or IELTS from official centres and says online tests are not accepted.

How long is a Duolingo score valid for PSU?+

Two years from the test date.

What happens if I score below 60?+

You are admitted to the Intensive English Program, one semester before the Preparatory Year.

What is PSU's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS Academic 4 overall for undergraduate entry.

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Guide updated on 3 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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