Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 3 November 2026
ZJU Duolingo minimums by programme
From ZJU's English-taught undergraduate programmes 2026 list and its language requirements for international graduate programmes.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine (MBBS), International School of Medicine | 100 | IB, A-level or similar scores can exempt |
| Biomedical Engineering, International School of Medicine | 100 | IB, A-level or similar scores can exempt |
| Communication (Global Communication and Management), ZIBS | 120 | Haining International Campus |
| English-taught graduate programmes | 120 | Native English speakers exempt |
How ZJU handles Duolingo scores
Graduate applicants whose native language is not English must provide a test result within its validity period, a certificate of instruction in English from a previous institution, or other proof of English. Exemption documents are uploaded to the Language Proficiency Certificate section of the online application system.
The ZJU-UoE Institute dual degree programmes refer applicants to the institute's own entry requirements for English, so the list does not give a Duolingo figure for them.
For comparison, the undergraduate list asks for IELTS 6.0 with 5.0 in each component for MBBS and Biomedical Engineering, and the graduate requirements set IELTS at 6.5.
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If your Duolingo score is below the minimum
The pages read do not describe a conditional offer or English pathway. A certificate of instruction in English is the alternative route for graduate applicants with an English-taught degree.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your ZJU programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Zhejiang University need?+
100 for English-taught MBBS and Biomedical Engineering, and 120 for English-taught graduate programmes.
What Duolingo score does ZJU MBBS need?+
100 or above.
What Duolingo score does ZIBS Communication need?+
120 or above.
What is ZJU's IELTS equivalent for graduate study?+
IELTS 6.5.
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