Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Queen's Duolingo minimums
From Queen's English language requirements page. Your course page gives the IELTS level.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Courses comparable to IELTS 6.0 (5.5) | 110 | Not less than 100 in each individual and integrated subskill test |
| Courses comparable to IELTS 6.5 (5.5) | 120 | Not less than 100 in each individual and integrated subskill test |
| Courses requiring IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component | 120 | Not less than 110 in all subskills |
| Courses comparable to IELTS 7.0 (5.5) | 130 | Not less than 110 in each individual and integrated subskill test |
Queen's Duolingo rules
The validity column gives two years for the Duolingo English Test. Applicants holding deferred offers must make sure their English qualification is still valid for the new date of admission and meets that year's course requirements.
For comparison, the same page arranges every test against IELTS 6.0, 6.5 and 7.0 with 5.5 in each test component, so Duolingo 110, 120 and 130 are its equivalents of those IELTS levels.
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If your Duolingo score is short
The page lists the Queen's University Belfast International Study Centre Pre-sessional English course, on campus and online, among the qualifications it accepts.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Queen's programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Does Queen's University Belfast accept Duolingo?+
Yes, at 110, 120 or 130 depending on the course's IELTS level.
What Duolingo score equals IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 at Queen's?+
120 overall with not less than 110 in all subskills.
How long is Duolingo valid for Queen's?+
Two years.
What if I defer my Queen's offer?+
Your English result must still be valid for the new admission date and meet that year's requirement.
Keep reading
Related
- Queen's University Belfast IELTS requirement
- Newcastle University Duolingo requirement
- Duolingo English Test score chart
- IELTS for the UK: scores by university and visa
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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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