Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Nevada, Reno Duolingo minimums
From the international undergraduate page, the Graduate School's international requirements page and Nevada Global's graduate admissions page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95 | Listed as Duolingo English Exam score 95 |
| Graduate School, university-wide | 115 | Some programmes require higher scores |
| Nevada Global, Graduate Direct | 105 | Nevada Global track; differs from the Graduate School figure |
| Nevada Global, Advanced MAP | 100 | Nevada Global track |
| Nevada Global, MAP | 90 | Nevada Global track |
Graduate test rules and the IELTS level
The Graduate School asks for official scores taken within the past two years if your education is from a non-English-speaking country, and gives institution code 4844 for sending English test or GRE scores. Graduate assistantships are awarded by departments, and the page sets no separate DET level for them.
The Graduate School lists 115 while Nevada Global's Graduate Direct track lists 105. Nevada Global's page says its admissions team places you in a track, so check which figure applies to your application.
On the same pages, IELTS is 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for the Graduate School.
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If your Duolingo score is short
Nevada Global offers graduate tracks designed for international students, with Advanced MAP from DET 100 and MAP from DET 90. The undergraduate page gives no lower DET route, though it says SAT or ACT scores may be used to meet the English requirement.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Nevada, Reno 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 Nevada, Reno need?+
95 for undergraduates and 115 for the Graduate School. Some programmes ask more.
Is the Nevada, Reno grad Duolingo minimum 105 or 115?+
The Graduate School lists 115; Nevada Global's Graduate Direct track lists 105. Confirm which applies to your application.
How old can my Duolingo score be for Nevada, Reno grad school?+
Taken within the past two years.
Is there a pathway at Nevada, Reno with Duolingo?+
Nevada Global lists graduate tracks at DET 100 (Advanced MAP) and 90 (MAP).
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