University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga?

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga asks new international undergraduates for a Duolingo English Test score of 85 on the 160-point scale. Graduate applicants need 100, and the MS in Computer Science asks for 107. At both levels scores must be no more than two years old, and graduates of a US institution within the past two years can request an exemption.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

UTC Duolingo minimums by level

From UTC's prospective international students page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate (new and transfer)85160-point scale
Graduate100160-point scale
MS Computer Science107Higher programme minimum

How UTC handles Duolingo scores

Scores must be no more than two years old at both levels. Graduate applicants report scores using UTC's institution code 1831.

Applicants from an approved English-speaking country, or with a degree from a US institution in the past two years, may request an exemption with UTC's waiver form. Graduate applicants who have worked full time in the US or an approved English-speaking country for two of the past four years may also apply.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS at 5.5 for undergraduates, 6.0 for graduate study and 6.5 for the MS in Computer Science.

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If your Duolingo score is below UTC's level

The page lists TOEFL (61 undergraduate, 79 graduate, 83 for MS Computer Science) and IELTS as the other accepted tests. It does not describe a conditional or pathway admission route.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does UT Chattanooga need?+

85 for undergraduates and 100 for graduate study.

What Duolingo score does UTC's MS in Computer Science need?+

107.

How old can my Duolingo score be for UTC?+

No more than two years old.

What is UTC's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS 5.5 undergraduate, 6.0 graduate and 6.5 for MS Computer Science.

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