University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for the University of South Florida?

The University of South Florida asks international graduate applicants for a Duolingo English Test score of 110 or higher. The score must be earned within two years of your intended term of entry, and USF says applications submitted with English scores below the minimum will be denied, so meet 110 before you apply.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

USF Duolingo minimum

From the USF international graduate academic requirements page. USF's undergraduate freshman page I read sets SAT, ACT and CLT minimums and says English tests are not substitutes for those minimums; it gives no Duolingo figure, so this guide covers graduate entry.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Graduate (university minimum)110Earned within two years of the intended term

Validity and test rules

Test scores must have been earned within two years of your intended term of entry. Applications with English proficiency scores that do not meet the minimum will be denied. You must meet the requirement if your country's official language is not English, and USF links a list of English-speaking countries.

IELTS comparison: the same page asks for IELTS 6.5 or higher.

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If your score is lower

The page says the requirement may be waived if you meet another proof of English proficiency, such as alternatives in the USF academic catalog or certain completed coursework at the University's discretion. It does not offer a conditional Duolingo range.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your USF programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does USF graduate school need?+

110 or higher.

What happens if my Duolingo score is below 110 for USF?+

USF says applications with scores below the minimum will be denied.

How recent must my Duolingo score be for USF?+

Earned within two years of your intended term of entry.

Can the English requirement be waived at USF?+

Yes, if you meet one of the alternatives in the USF academic catalog.

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Guide updated on 31 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.

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