Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
URI Duolingo minimums by level
From URI's undergraduate international admission page and the Graduate School's international applicants page, which gives its minimums as of 29 October 2024.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 105 | IELTS 6.5 on the same page |
| Six-year Pharm.D. | 125 | IELTS 7.0 on the same page |
| Graduate School | 115 | IELTS 6.5 with section minimums |
| Graduate teaching assistantship | 120 | Higher level for TA roles |
Sending scores and the IELTS comparison
The undergraduate page says TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo scores must be sent to URI directly by the testing agency. Applicants from English-medium secondary or post-secondary schools may be exempt depending on their English grades and any SAT or ACT scores, decided case by case.
The Graduate School page sets Duolingo at 115 for admission and 120 for a teaching assistantship. For IELTS it asks 6.5 overall with section minimums, and suggests a speaking score of 7 for a teaching assistantship.
Compared with IELTS: undergraduates need IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 105, Pharm.D. applicants IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo 125, and graduate applicants IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 115.
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If you fall short
The pages read do not describe a conditional admission or pathway route for applicants below these Duolingo levels. Undergraduates from English-medium schools can ask about the case-by-case exemption on the admission page.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your URI programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does URI need for undergraduates?+
105, or 125 for the six-year Pharm.D. programme.
What Duolingo score does the URI Graduate School need?+
115 for admission and 120 for a teaching assistantship.
How do I send Duolingo scores to URI?+
The undergraduate page says scores must be sent to URI directly by the testing agency.
What IELTS score matches URI's Duolingo levels?+
IELTS 6.5 for undergraduate and graduate admission, and 7.0 for Pharm.D.
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