Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
University of Idaho Duolingo minimums
From the international undergraduate admissions page and the College of Graduate Studies' international admissions requirements.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100 | Taken within two years of your semester |
| Graduate | 115 overall | Some graduate programmes ask more |
Validity and the IELTS level
Both pages say all tests must have been taken within two years of the semester for which you are applying. Neither page gives DET subscores, a separate assistantship level or Duolingo sending instructions.
On the same pages, IELTS is 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 overall for graduate study.
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If your Duolingo score is short
Select graduate programmes, such as biological engineering and chemical engineering, may admit applicants who qualify academically but have not met the English minimum. You enrol in the American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) until you meet the university and department requirements; if that does not happen within two years, you must reapply. Undergraduates can meet the requirement by completing ALCP. No DET entry level is given.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your University of Idaho 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 Idaho need?+
100 for undergraduates and 115 overall for graduate study.
How old can my Duolingo score be for Idaho?+
Taken within two years of the semester you are applying for.
Can I start a graduate programme at Idaho without the Duolingo minimum?+
Some programmes offer admission with English pending through ALCP, but full admission waits until you meet the requirement.
Do some Idaho graduate programmes need more than 115?+
Yes. The graduate page says some programmes have a higher requirement.
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