Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 3 November 2026
Padova Duolingo minimums
Padova's language requirement page asks for at least B2 English for all English-taught degrees, and its list of English certificates gives a Duolingo score for each level.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| English-taught bachelor's and master's (B2) | 115 | The minimum for all degree programmes and curricula delivered in English |
| Programmes that require C1 | 135 | Only where the programme's teaching regulations ask for C1 |
How Padova handles Duolingo scores
Only valid certificates count. Where a certificate has no expiry date, Padova accepts it if it was obtained within two years of the opening of its international selection process on 15 September 2026.
You can submit the certificate after your application on the apply.unipd.it portal, but no later than the enrolment deadline of 31 July 2027. The page does not describe a separate score-sending step for Duolingo.
For comparison, the same certificate list sets IELTS 6.0 for B2 and 7.0 for C1.
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If you do not have a Duolingo score yet
Padova publishes a separate list of exemptions from the English certificate. Check it before booking a test, and check the language section of your programme's entry on apply.unipd.it for any higher level.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Padova programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Does Padova accept the Duolingo English Test?+
Yes, for degree programmes taught in English.
What Duolingo score does Padova want?+
115 for B2, the minimum for English-taught programmes, and 135 where C1 is required.
How old can my Duolingo result be?+
It must be valid, or obtained within two years of 15 September 2026 if it has no expiry date.
When must I submit my certificate?+
It can follow your application, but no later than 31 July 2027.
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