University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Saint Joseph's University?

Saint Joseph's University sets a graduate Duolingo English Test minimum of 110. Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology/Toxicology need 120. The same graduate page sets IELTS at 6.5 overall and TOEFL iBT at 80, or 4 on the 2026 scale.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Saint Joseph's Duolingo minimums by programme

From Saint Joseph's graduate admission information page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Most graduate programmes110
Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry120
Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology/Toxicology120
Health Administration, Health Informatics, Health EducationNo Duolingo figurePage sets TOEFL 90 (4.5) only

How Saint Joseph's handles Duolingo scores

Language test scores go to the Office of Graduate Operations; official electronic documents can be sent to gradstaff@sju.edu, and copies emailed by students are not accepted as official.

The application packet asks for official TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores from a test taken within the last two years; it does not repeat Duolingo in that line. The health programmes listed above give a raised TOEFL figure and no Duolingo equivalent, so confirm with the programme before using Duolingo.

For comparison, the same graduate page sets IELTS at 6.5 overall.

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If your Duolingo score is below Saint Joseph's level

Completion of the ELS Language Center's English Level 112, with a favourable letter of recommendation from an ELS administrator, is accepted in place of a test score. The page does not describe conditional admission.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Saint Joseph's need for graduate study?+

110 for most programmes.

Which Saint Joseph's programmes need Duolingo 120?+

Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology/Toxicology.

What IELTS score does Saint Joseph's graduate study need?+

6.5 overall.

Can ELS replace the English test at Saint Joseph's?+

Yes, ELS Level 112 with a favourable ELS recommendation letter.

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