Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Findlay Duolingo minimums by level and programme
From Findlay's international admission criteria and its English proficiency requirements page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, direct admission | 95 | Conditional acceptance with IELP below this |
| Graduate (general) | 105 | IELTS 6.5 |
| MBA, MS ESHM, MA TESOL and Applied Linguistics | 105 | TESOL does not accept PTE |
| MS Health Informatics | 115 | IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in all bands |
| MS Applied Security and Analytics | Not listed | TOEFL 110 or IELTS 8.0 only |
How Findlay handles Duolingo scores
Applicants who completed their studies in, or are citizens of, the UK, US, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Ghana (with a Ghanaian qualification) or New Zealand do not need an English test. Graduate applicants who can show a C1-equivalent CEFR level may also be exempt.
Neither page gives a Duolingo validity period, subscore rule or sending instructions.
For comparison, Findlay sets IELTS at 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate study on its English proficiency page.
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If your Duolingo score is below Findlay's level
If your score is below the minimum, you can be conditionally accepted and enrol in the IELP programme to improve your scores before starting your course. Undergraduates can also meet the requirement by completing Level 8 of The Language Company.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Findlay 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 Findlay need?+
95 for direct undergraduate admission and 105 for most graduate programmes.
What Duolingo score does the Findlay MBA need?+
105.
Does Findlay offer conditional admission?+
Yes. Students below the minimum can be conditionally accepted and enrol in IELP.
What is Findlay's IELTS equivalent?+
IELTS 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate study.
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