Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 3 November 2026
Bologna Duolingo minimums by programme
From the programme enrolment pages for Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering. The Archaeology language certificate page is one example of a programme page that does not list Duolingo.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering (second cycle degree) | 100 | Proof of English at CEFR B2 |
| Environmental Engineering (second cycle degree) | 100 | Proof of English at CEFR B2 |
| Other programmes | Varies | Each programme page lists its own accepted certificates |
How Bologna handles Duolingo scores
Both engineering pages ask for English at CEFR level B2 and list Duolingo (minimum 100) among the certificates that satisfy it. No subscore minimums are given, and the pages do not state a validity period or a sending method for Duolingo results; the certificate is enclosed with the application.
For comparison, the Civil Engineering page sets IELTS at a minimum of 5.5 and PTE Academic at 59, and the Environmental Engineering page also sets IELTS at 5.5.
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If you have no Duolingo certificate or score below 100
On both engineering pages, the English requirement is also met by a B2 "idoneità" from the University of Bologna's Linguistic Centre (CLA-UNIBO) or another Italian university, or by a university degree taught fully in English, at least two years (120 ECTS) long, from an EU/EEA country or another listed country. English certificates or medium of instruction letters from universities in countries outside that list are not admissible.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your University of Bologna programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Does the University of Bologna accept the Duolingo English Test?+
Some programmes do. Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering list Duolingo with a minimum of 100.
What Duolingo score does Bologna need?+
100 on the programme pages that list it, as proof of CEFR B2.
Do all Bologna programmes accept Duolingo?+
No. Each programme lists its own certificates, and some, such as Archaeology, do not list Duolingo.
What is the IELTS equivalent on those pages?+
IELTS 5.5 minimum on both the Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering pages.
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