Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
UT Arlington Duolingo minimums by level
From UTA's international freshmen page, the undergraduate admissions catalogue, the international graduate page and the graduate admissions catalogue.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, non-engineering majors | 100 | |
| Undergraduate, engineering majors | 105 | |
| Graduate master's and doctoral | 100 | For programmes requiring TOEFL iBT 79 |
| Teaching assistantship | Not accepted | TOEFL Speaking 23 or IELTS Speaking 7, or an ELI route |
UTA's Duolingo rules
Scores must be sent directly to UT Arlington by the testing service to count as official; student score reports are not used. The graduate catalogue says admission is competitive, meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place, and programmes may prefer higher scores.
Before a teaching assistantship, a student whose native language is not English must show a higher level of English than admission requires. The catalogue says Duolingo results cannot be substituted for TOEFL or IELTS for this purpose. The pages do not state a Duolingo validity period or subscores.
For comparison, the undergraduate catalogue and graduate catalogue both set IELTS at 6.5 and TOEFL iBT at 79.
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If your Duolingo score is below UTA's level
At graduate level, any other waiver of the score requirement must be recommended by your Graduate Advisor and approved by the college or school dean. For teaching assistant roles, the English Language Institute's English Language Proficiency Assessment interview or its Developmental English for International Teaching Assistants course are alternatives to TOEFL or IELTS speaking scores.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UT Arlington programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does UT Arlington need?+
100 for non-engineering undergraduates and graduate programmes, 105 for undergraduate engineering.
Can I use Duolingo for a teaching assistantship at UT Arlington?+
No. The catalogue says Duolingo cannot replace TOEFL or IELTS for the TA requirement.
Can I send my own Duolingo result to UTA?+
No. Scores must come directly from the testing service.
What IELTS score does UT Arlington need?+
6.5 for both undergraduate and graduate admission.
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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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