University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for the University of Europe for Applied Sciences?

The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) lists the Duolingo English Test among its accepted English certificates. Bachelor's applicants need a Duolingo score of 100, and master's applicants need 105. The MBA also lists 105, and the bachelor's dual study programmes list 100. No subscore minimums are given on UE's pages.
  • Guide updated · 3 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 3 November 2026

UE Duolingo minimums by level

From UE's bachelor's application page, master's application page and admission requirements overview. These figures apply to English-taught programmes; UE says to switch to its German page for German-taught programmes.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Bachelor's degrees100Bachelor's application page
Master's degrees105Master's application page
MBA105Admission requirements overview; at least one year of work experience also required
Dual study programmes (bachelor)100Admission requirements overview; a contract with a practice partner is also required

How UE uses Duolingo scores

UE's pages give a single overall Duolingo figure for each level and no subscore minimums. The admission requirements overview describes the general standard as CEFR level B2.

The pages do not state a validity period for Duolingo results or how to send them; you upload documents with your online application. A footnote that limits one option to students who graduated within two years before applying is attached to the EFSET plus medium of instruction route, not to Duolingo.

For comparison, the bachelor's page sets IELTS Academic at 5.5 overall, and the master's page sets it at 6.0 overall (B2 level).

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If your Duolingo score is below the minimum

Besides Duolingo, UE lists other routes, including EFSET (50 minutes) combined with a medium of instruction letter or a proctored test at UE, at 51 for bachelor's and 60 for master's applicants. The admission requirements page also invites applicants who cannot provide documents at the time of application to contact its admissions advisers.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does UE need for a bachelor's degree?+

100, per UE's bachelor's application page.

What Duolingo score does UE need for a master's degree?+

105, and the MBA also lists 105.

Does UE set Duolingo subscore minimums?+

No subscore minimums are given on UE's pages.

What is UE's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS Academic 5.5 overall for bachelor's and 6.0 overall for master's.

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