Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Tulane Duolingo minimums by school
From the School of Science and Engineering graduate admissions page, the School of Public Health admissions FAQ and the School of Social Work international admissions page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Science and Engineering, MS | 120 | Duolingo not accepted for PhD applicants |
| Public Health and Tropical Medicine | 120 | "120 or higher on Duolingo" required |
| School of Social Work | 130 | Must be sent directly; not valid after two years |
Test rules and the IELTS comparison
Science and Engineering applies its English requirement to US citizens and permanent residents as well as international applicants, and admitted students may be asked to confirm proficiency before arrival. Engineering PhD applicants must use TOEFL or IELTS. The Social Work page considers scores official only when sent directly to the school by the testing agency.
None of these pages sets Duolingo subscores.
On the same pages, Science and Engineering pairs DET 120 with IELTS Academic 7.0, Public Health pairs DET 120 with IELTS 6.5, and Social Work pairs DET 130 with IELTS 7.
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Exemptions and next steps
Science and Engineering exempts applicants with a degree, or two years of full-time study, at an accredited university in the US or a country where English is both the daily and teaching language. Public Health waives the test for US citizens and permanent residents and for degrees of at least two years from accredited US institutions. None of the pages describes conditional admission.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Tulane programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tulane accept Duolingo?+
Yes for graduate schools including Science and Engineering (MS only), Public Health and Social Work.
What Duolingo score does Tulane engineering need?+
120 for MS applicants. Duolingo is not accepted for PhD applicants.
What Duolingo score does Tulane Social Work need?+
130.
How long is Duolingo valid for Tulane Social Work?+
Scores are not valid after two years.
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