University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Tulane University?

Tulane University's graduate schools set their own Duolingo English Test minimums. The School of Science and Engineering accepts 120 for MS applicants but not for PhD applicants. The School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine also asks for 120, and the School of Social Work for 130. Social Work treats scores older than two years as invalid.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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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 programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Science and Engineering, MS120Duolingo not accepted for PhD applicants
Public Health and Tropical Medicine120"120 or higher on Duolingo" required
School of Social Work130Must 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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Guide updated on 31 October 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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