University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for the University of Arizona?

The University of Arizona accepts a Duolingo English Test score of 110 for undergraduate admission, and the score must be dated within two years of your application date. The Graduate College does not accept Duolingo scores, so graduate applicants need TOEFL, IELTS or another test on the Graduate College list.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

University of Arizona Duolingo levels

From the undergraduate international admissions page and the Graduate College international applicant requirements.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate110Dated within two years of application
Graduate CollegeNot acceptedUse TOEFL, IELTS or another listed test

Validity and sending

Undergraduate test scores must be dated within two years of your application submission date. Students who take an exam must have the testing centre send the official score report directly to the University of Arizona.

IELTS comparison: the same undergraduate page sets 6.5 for IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS Indicator and IELTS One Skill Retake.

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If your score is lower

Undergraduates can also meet the requirement by completing the highest level of the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) for programme endorsement, or with the CEPT Full Academic test at 110. The Graduate College page describes conditional admission, but it does not accept Duolingo for English proficiency.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does the University of Arizona need?+

110 for undergraduate admission.

Does the University of Arizona Graduate College accept Duolingo?+

No. The Graduate College does not accept Duolingo scores.

How old can my Duolingo score be for Arizona?+

It must be dated within two years of your application submission date.

How is Duolingo sent to the University of Arizona?+

The official score report must be sent directly to the university by the testing organisation.

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