University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for the University of New Brunswick?

The University of New Brunswick asks for a Duolingo English Test score of 115 overall for undergraduate entry. Nursing, Education and Arts in Fredericton, and Nursing and Health Sciences in Saint John, need 130. The School of Graduate Studies asks for 125 overall with a minimum subscore of 105. Undergraduates can also be admitted on condition of English training.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

UNB Duolingo minimums by level and programme

From UNB's undergraduate English requirements page and the School of Graduate Studies international admissions page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate115Minimum overall score
Fredericton Nursing, Education, Arts; Saint John Nursing, Health Sciences130Direct-entry level
Graduate125Minimum subscore of 105

How UNB handles Duolingo scores

The graduate page says applications are incomplete without test scores. You can send a copy of your scores for early review until official scores arrive directly from the testing agency.

For comparison, the undergraduate page asks for IELTS Academic 6.5 (7.0 for the higher-requirement programmes), and the graduate page asks for IELTS Academic 7.

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If your Duolingo score is below the minimum

International students without a score, or who need to improve, may be accepted on condition that they complete full-time English Language Training at UNB first. In Fredericton this is the Program of Academic English Preparation (PAEP). In Saint John it runs through Saint John College's EAP and ESLS programmes.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does UNB need for undergraduates?+

115 overall, or 130 for Nursing, Education, Arts and Health Sciences as listed.

What Duolingo score does UNB need for graduate study?+

125 overall with a minimum subscore of 105.

Can I get conditional admission at UNB?+

Yes. Undergraduates can be admitted on condition of completing English Language Training at UNB.

What is the UNB IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS Academic 6.5 for undergraduates and 7 for graduate study.

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