Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
University of Kentucky Duolingo minimums
From the international undergraduate admission requirements and the Graduate School's application process page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, first year | 105 | Sent directly from the testing centre |
| Undergraduate, transfer | 105 | Sent directly from the testing centre |
| Graduate School | 115 | May be evaluated by an ESL professional |
Sending scores and the IELTS level
The Graduate School lists the recipient as University of Kentucky Graduate School and asks for an official, valid score. You can self-report it in the application, but the official score should be sent directly from the testing agency. The page does not give a validity period or a separate level for assistantships.
On the same pages, IELTS is 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 overall for the Graduate School.
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If your Duolingo score is short
The pages read set no DET pathway or conditional English range. Transfer applicants who completed English 101 and 102 at a US college may qualify for a TOEFL waiver, the undergraduate page says.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky need?+
105 for undergraduates and 115 for the Graduate School.
What does 'may be evaluated by an ESL professional' mean at UK?+
The Graduate School notes that a Duolingo score of 115 may be reviewed by an ESL professional. The page says no more than that.
Can I self-report Duolingo for Kentucky grad school?+
Yes, in the application, but official scores should be sent directly from the testing agency.
Is the Kentucky undergraduate Duolingo level lower?+
Yes. Undergraduates need 105, ten points below the Graduate School's 115.
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