University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Trinity College Dublin?

Trinity College Dublin accepts the Duolingo English Test for undergraduate and postgraduate entry. Most courses use Band B: 120 overall with at least 100 in each subscore. Band C courses ask for 130 overall with 110 in each subscore. Results must be issued within two years before your course starts, and you share them with Trinity from the Duolingo website.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Trinity Duolingo minimums by band

From Trinity's English language requirements page. The page says the majority of undergraduate and postgraduate courses accept Band B; your course page tells you which band applies.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Band B: undergraduate and postgraduate standard120100 in each subscore
Band C: undergraduate and postgraduate higher130110 in each subscore
Band A: Trinity International Foundation Programme8080 in Literacy, 65 in other subscores
Band A: Foundation Programme, specified higher10590 in each subscore
Band A: CELLT Pre-Sessional Summer Programme10590 in each subscore
Band A: CELLT Pre-Sessional, specified higher120100 in each subscore

How Trinity handles Duolingo scores

The requirements refer to Duolingo integrated scores. You must share your score with the institution "Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin" from the Duolingo website.

For all proficiency tests, results must be issued within two years before the start of your course. Postgraduate applicants who completed a primary degree through English may request an exemption, which is only considered once the application is otherwise complete.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS Academic at 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each band for Band B, and 7.0 with 6.5 in each band for Band C.

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If your Duolingo score is below the band

Applicants to undergraduate or postgraduate courses who do not meet the band requirement can apply for the CELLT Pre-Sessional Summer Programme, which itself accepts Duolingo 105 with 90 in each subscore. The Trinity International Foundation Programme is another route, from 80 overall.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Trinity College Dublin need?+

120 with 100 in each subscore for Band B courses, which covers most courses.

Which Trinity courses need 130?+

Band C courses, which ask for 130 overall with 110 in each subscore.

How do I send Duolingo results to Trinity?+

Share them from the Duolingo website with "Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin".

How old can my Duolingo result be?+

It must be issued within two years before your course starts.

What is Trinity's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS Academic 6.5 with 6.0 in each band for Band B.

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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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