Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
UPEI Duolingo minimums by level
From UPEI's undergraduate English proficiency page and the graduate English proficiency page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (all programmes) | 120 | Literacy 115, Comprehension 115, Conversation 115, Production 115 |
| Graduate, regular offer (all programmes) | 120 | Literacy, Comprehension, Conversation and Production 115 |
| Graduate, conditional offer | 115 | No subscore below 110 |
How UPEI handles Duolingo scores
The graduate page says any exam should have been written within the last two years. If yours is older, arrange a new test at least three months before the semester starts.
For comparison, the undergraduate page asks for IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6 for Arts, Science, Business and Engineering.
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If your Duolingo score is below 120
Undergraduates below the minimum may be admitted conditionally, except in Nursing, Radiography, Education and Veterinary Medicine. To clear the condition you can re-test, or UPEI will usually offer part-time English Academic Preparation alongside credit courses. Graduate conditional offers need updated results by April 1 (summer), August 1 (fall) or December 1 (winter).
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UPEI programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does UPEI need?+
120 with 115 in Literacy, Comprehension, Conversation and Production.
Is the UPEI Duolingo level higher for Nursing?+
No. The undergraduate page lists the same 120 with 115 subscores for Nursing.
What Duolingo score gives a conditional graduate offer at UPEI?+
115 with no subscore below 110.
How recent must my Duolingo test be for UPEI graduate study?+
Written within the last two years.
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