University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Schiller International University?

Schiller International University accepts the Duolingo English Test at 95 for all undergraduate programmes and 105 for all graduate programmes, including the MBA. Graduates of an English-medium secondary school may have proof waived, and graduates of the Tampa Language Center Level 6 programme are eligible for admission without a test score.
  • Guide updated · 3 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 3 November 2026

Schiller Duolingo minimums

From Schiller's admissions requirements page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Bachelor's (all programmes)95"For all programs"
Master's (all programmes)105"For all programs"
MBA and MBA International Business105IELTS is higher for these (6.5), but the Duolingo line is the same

Schiller's Duolingo rules and the IELTS comparison

Graduate applicants need English proof if they are not native speakers, did not complete post-secondary education only in English, or did not complete at least 30 credits in an English-taught university programme. For both levels, proof may be waived for graduates of a secondary school where English is the language of instruction or the official language.

The page does not state a Duolingo validity period or how to send results.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS at 5.5 for undergraduates and 6.0 for master's, or 6.5 for the MBA programmes.

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If your Duolingo score falls short

Schiller says graduates of the Tampa Language Center Level 6 programme are eligible for admission at either level, without a test score. The page names no conditional Duolingo level.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Schiller need for a bachelor's?+

At least 95 for all undergraduate programmes.

What Duolingo score does Schiller need for a master's?+

At least 105 for all graduate programmes.

Is the Duolingo score higher for the Schiller MBA?+

No. The page lists 105 for all programmes; only the IELTS figure rises to 6.5 for the MBA.

What is the IELTS equivalent at Schiller?+

IELTS 5.5 for undergraduates and 6.0 for master's.

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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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