{"id":66734,"date":"2024-10-15T08:16:57","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T08:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=66734"},"modified":"2026-07-28T12:58:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T12:58:42","slug":"duolingo-accepted-universities-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany in 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">13<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>More than 50 German universities now take Duolingo scores for the next intake, some ranked in the global top 100.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Score requirements typically run from 95 up to 120, depending on the university and course.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Don&#8217;t expect the embassy to care about it though, DET carries zero weight at your visa interview.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Booking the test costs Rs.6,703 ($70), and results land within 2 days.<\/li>\n\n    <li>German A1 certificates like Goethe or TestDaF are a separate requirement DET can&#8217;t replace.<\/li>\n\n    <li>India overtook every other country as Germany&#8217;s top source of international students last year, nearly 59,000 enrolled, up 20%.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students shortlisting Duolingo accepted universities in Germany for the Summer 2027 or Winter 2027 intake\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcac <strong>What Indian students are saying right now:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/germany\/comments\/1l7w296\/ielts_or_det_for_englishtaught_bachelors_in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">About Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany<\/a><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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for the Next Intake\">Admission Requirements of Top Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany for the Next Intake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-germany\/#Documents_Required_for_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_Germany\" title=\"Documents Required for Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany\">Documents Required for Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-germany\/#Benefits_of_Taking_a_Duolingo_Test_to_Study_in_Germany\" title=\"Benefits of Taking a Duolingo Test to Study in Germany\">Benefits of Taking a Duolingo Test to Study in Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-germany\/#Understanding_Duolingo_Scores_in_Comparison_to_IELTS\" title=\"Understanding Duolingo Scores in Comparison to IELTS\">Understanding Duolingo Scores in Comparison to IELTS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-germany\/#How_to_Get_an_Ideal_Duolingo_Score_for_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_Germany\" title=\"How to Get an Ideal Duolingo Score for Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany\">How to Get an Ideal Duolingo Score for Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-germany\/#Best_Preparation_Books_for_Duolingo_English_Test_Accepted_in_Germany\" title=\"Best Preparation Books for Duolingo English Test Accepted in Germany\">Best Preparation Books for Duolingo English Test Accepted in Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-germany\/#3_Takeaways_on_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_Germany\" title=\"3 Takeaways on Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany\">3 Takeaways on Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-germany\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_Germany\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany\">Frequently Asked Questions About Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Duolingo English Test costs Rs.6,703 ($70) and can be taken from home using a laptop and webcam. Acceptance policies differ across courses, so applicants should always check each university&#8217;s official requirements before relying on DET alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leading_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Leading Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With top-class universities and a high quality of life, Germany remains a top choice for Indian students. While many universities still require IELTS or TOEFL, a growing number of institutions also recognize DET scores as part of the application process. The average Duolingo score accepted across these universities is around 105 out of 160, though specific requirements vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>University<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Minimum Duolingo Score<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>QS World University Ranking 2027<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tum.de\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Technical University of Munich<\/a><\/td><td>115-120<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lmu.de\/en\/study\/degree-students\/applications-for-admission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit\u00e4t M\u00fcnchen<\/a><\/td><td>110-120<\/td><td>61<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-heidelberg.de\/en\/study\/management-of-studies\/semester-fees\/tuition-fees-for-international-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universit\u00e4t Heidelberg<\/a><\/td><td>105-120<\/td><td>86<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fu-berlin.de\/en\/studium\/studieren\/studienorganisation\/gebuehren\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freie Universit\u00e4t Berlin<\/a><\/td><td>100-120<\/td><td>98<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rwth-aachen.de\/cms\/root\/zielgruppenportale\/~uzn\/internationale\/?lidx=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RWTH Aachen University<\/a><\/td><td>100-115<\/td><td>104<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sowi.hu-berlin.de\/en\/studies\/studiengaenge-en\/ma\/getma\/student-services\/handbook\/semester-ticket-and-matriculation-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Humboldt-Universit\u00e4t zu Berlin<\/a><\/td><td>100-115<\/td><td>140<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-muenster.de\/studium\/en\/kosten\/semesterbeitrag.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of M\u00fcnster<\/a><\/td><td>95-105<\/td><td>350-400 band<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-konstanz.de\/en\/study\/study-essentials\/finances\/tuition-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universit\u00e4t Konstanz<\/a><\/td><td>95-105<\/td><td>400-450 band<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-passau.de\/en\/apply\/requirements-for-study\/requirements-for-intl-applicants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Passau<\/a><\/td><td>100<\/td><td>700+ band<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/constructor.university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jacobs University Bremen (Constructor University)<\/a><\/td><td>90-110<\/td><td>Not ranked (QS Sustainability 1001-1020)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IU Internationale Hochschule (Berlin)<\/a><\/td><td>95+<\/td><td>NA (private university)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srh-berlin.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SRH Hochschule Berlin<\/a><\/td><td>100-105<\/td><td>NA (private university)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><strong><em>Source: <\/em><\/strong><\/strong><em>QS World University Rankings 2027, university admissions pages. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Duolingo lets you send your scores to unlimited universities at no extra cost. Score bands are indicative; confirm the exact figure on your target program&#8217;s page, since DET requirements shift between intake cycles.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight: <\/em><\/strong><em>I receive this question every week: does University X take Duolingo? Wrong question. Ask about your specific program instead; a TU9 engineering master&#8217;s might insist on IELTS while the business school two buildings over takes DET without blinking. Screenshot the language requirement page the day you apply. Requirements shift mid-cycle more than students expect, and that screenshot is the only proof you&#8217;ll have if admissions later disputes what the page said<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Top_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>5 Top Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several leading German universities accept the Duolingo English Test for the next intake. Here are five top institutions that recognize DET scores for selected English-taught programs, with fee figures sourced directly from each university&#8217;s official finance page rather than third-party aggregators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Heidelberg University<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If prestige matters to you, Heidelberg is about as old and well-regarded as it gets in Germany, dating back to 1386, and it takes DET for a handful of English-taught master&#8217;s programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Accepted English Tests<\/td><td>Duolingo English Test (DET), IELTS, TOEFL, PTE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum Duolingo Score<\/td><td>105-120 overall (varies by program)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Courses<\/td><td>Law, Economics, Social Sciences<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-heidelberg.de\/en\/study\/management-of-studies\/semester-fees\/tuition-fees-for-international-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Per-Semester Cost (Non-EU)<\/a><\/td><td>Rs.1,65,060 (\u20ac1,500) tuition + Rs.20,886 (\u20ac189.80) semester fee<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Freie Universit\u00e4t Berlin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FU Berlin has built a real international student base over the years, and that shows in its willingness to take Duolingo scores across several postgraduate and research programs taught in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Accepted English Tests<\/td><td>Duolingo English Test (DET), IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge Advanced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum Duolingo Score<\/td><td>100-120 overall<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Courses<\/td><td>Political Science, Economics, History<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fu-berlin.de\/en\/studium\/studieren\/studienorganisation\/gebuehren\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Per-Semester Cost (Non-EU)<\/a><\/td><td>No tuition; Rs.33,012-41,815 (\u20ac300-380) semester dues<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Humboldt University of Berlin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask around, and Humboldt comes up constantly for law and medicine, both of which now take DET scores for their English-taught master&#8217;s tracks, philosophy too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Accepted English Tests<\/td><td>Duolingo English Test (DET), IELTS, TOEFL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum Duolingo Score<\/td><td>100-115 overall<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Courses<\/td><td>Law, Medicine, Philosophy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sowi.hu-berlin.de\/en\/studies\/studiengaenge-en\/ma\/getma\/student-services\/handbook\/semester-ticket-and-matriculation-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Per-Semester Cost (Non-EU)<\/a><\/td><td>No tuition; approx. Rs.35,213 (\u20ac320) semester fee<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. University of M\u00fcnster<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Score just under 100 on your first attempt? M\u00fcnster is worth a serious look; it accepts Duolingo scores for several English-taught postgraduate programs and doesn&#8217;t require the highest band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Accepted English Tests<\/td><td>Duolingo English Test (DET), IELTS, TOEFL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum Duolingo Score<\/td><td>95-105 overall<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Courses<\/td><td>Communication &amp; Media Studies, Mathematics, Law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-muenster.de\/studium\/en\/kosten\/semesterbeitrag.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Per-Semester Cost (Non-EU)<\/a><\/td><td>No tuition; Rs.40,660 (\u20ac369.50) semester fee<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. University of Konstanz<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tucked beside Lake Constance, Konstanz isn&#8217;t the flashiest name on this list, but it does take Duolingo scores for select master&#8217;s courses in science, economics, and politics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Accepted English Tests<\/td><td>Duolingo English Test (DET), IELTS, TOEFL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum Duolingo Score<\/td><td>95-105 overall<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Courses<\/td><td>Science, Economics, Politics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-konstanz.de\/en\/study\/study-essentials\/finances\/tuition-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Per-Semester Cost (Non-EU)<\/a><\/td><td>Rs.1,65,060 (\u20ac1,500) tuition + approx. Rs.17,606 (\u20ac160) admin fee<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note on TUM:<\/strong> Technical University of Munich now charges non-EU students Rs.4,41,504-6,62,256 (\u20ac4,000-6,000) per semester for master&#8217;s programs and Rs.2,20,752-3,31,128 (\u20ac2,000-3,000) for bachelor&#8217;s, a change introduced from Winter Semester 2024\/25 under Bavaria&#8217;s Higher Education Innovation Act. Full fee tiers and waiver scholarships are on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tum.de\/en\/studies\/fees\/tuition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tum.de\/en\/studies\/fees\/tuition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TUM&#8217;s official tuition fee page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scholarships that can offset these costs:<\/strong> Most DAAD scholarships accept whichever English test your program itself accepts, DET included, though this is confirmed program by program rather than a blanket policy. Start with the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daad.in\/en\/find-funding\/scholarship-database\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> official DAAD India scholarship database<\/a> rather than a third-party list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our guides on the<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/daad-scholarship-germany-requirement-and-eligibility-for-indian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/daad-scholarship-germany-requirement-and-eligibility-for-indian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DAAD Scholarship for Indian Students<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> and<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/fully-funded-scholarships-in-germany-for-international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/fully-funded-scholarships-in-germany-for-international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fully Funded Scholarships in Germany<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> break down eligibility further.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Here&#8217;s something that confuses many applicants: the state a university is in matters more than its reputation when it comes to fees. Heidelberg and Konstanz, both in Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, now charge non-EU tuition on top of the semester fee. FU Berlin, Humboldt, and M\u00fcnster don&#8217;t. So, a university that asks for a lower Duolingo score isn&#8217;t automatically the cheaper choice once you factor in the state-level tuition rule.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Study_in_Germany_Without_IELTS_With_the_Duolingo_English_Test\"><\/span><strong>Study in Germany Without IELTS With the Duolingo English Test<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission to universities in Germany usually requires proof of English proficiency, generally demonstrated through IELTS. Pursuing higher education in Germany without IELTS is possible by using the Duolingo English Test instead. Here are the key details for taking the DET at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Test Details<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Eligibility<\/td><td>Anyone applying without IELTS, no prior Duolingo account needed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Format<\/td><td>Reading, writing, listening, and speaking, all in one sitting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>About an hour, start to finish<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Score Range<\/td><td>10 to 160, in steps of 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Test Environment<\/td><td>Just a quiet room, stable wifi, and a working webcam and mic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mock Test<\/td><td>A free practice run on Duolingo&#8217;s site before you pay for the real one<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration<\/td><td>Create an account directly on Duolingo&#8217;s test website<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Test Purchase Cost<\/td><td>Rs.6,703 ($70), same price worldwide<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Timeframe to Take the Test<\/td><td>21 days from purchase to sit it<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Score Reporting<\/td><td>Usually within 48 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Acceptance<\/td><td>Over 50 German universities, though it comes down to the specific program<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Admission_Requirements_of_Top_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_Germany_for_the_Next_Intake\"><\/span><strong>Admission Requirements of Top Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany for the Next Intake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is the Duolingo-focused admission process for the next intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Shortlist universities that actually list DET on their site.<\/strong> program pages change more often than blog posts do, so skip the aggregator &#8220;top 50&#8221; lists and go straight to the source.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check what score your target program actually requires.<\/strong> Most sit somewhere between 95 and 120 for English-taught courses, and that number moves depending on how competitive the program is.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Book and sit the Duolingo test.<\/strong> It costs Rs.6,703 ($70), takes about an hour, and you&#8217;ll have your result within 2 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Once your score is in, send it straight to each university from your Duolingo account.<\/strong> There&#8217;s no charge for this service, no matter how many universities you send it to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submit your application<\/strong>, either through the university&#8217;s own portal or Uni-Assist, with your DET report attached alongside your academic documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From here, it&#8217;s a waiting game.<\/strong> Universities weigh your academics and your language score together before deciding on an offer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Once the offer&#8217;s in hand, the visa process starts.<\/strong> You&#8217;ll need the admission letter, proof of funds, and your DET score if it was part of your application. Budget roughly Rs.8,255 (\u20ac75) for the visa fee itself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Last step: land, register, and pay up.<\/strong> Enroll with the university, settle your semester fee, and hand in whatever final paperwork they still need.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One thing worth flagging:<\/strong> by the time you&#8217;re reading this, Winter 2026 applications have mostly closed. Realistically, you&#8217;re looking at either the <strong>Summer 2027 intake<\/strong> (classes start April 2027, applications typically open around September 2026) or the <strong>Winter 2027 intake<\/strong> (classes start September\/October 2027, applications open roughly February through July 2027).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Deadlines shift by university and by whether a program runs open or restricted admission, so cross-check the exact dates against LeapScholar&#8217;s<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/intakes-in-germany-deadline-and-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/intakes-in-germany-deadline-and-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intakes in Germany: Deadlines and Universities<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> before you plan around them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> If you&#8217;re finishing your degree this year and sitting on a 95-100 score, don&#8217;t put everything on one application. Apply to M\u00fcnster, Konstanz, Passau, or one of the private universities alongside your reach option, since a single rejection at this band can cost you the whole intake. And if your score comes back under 90 for a university that wants 105+, don&#8217;t just retake the test right away. Pull up your subscores first. Production is a key factor in how universities read your application, and retaking the test without improving your writing and speaking usually does not change your score significantly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>After graduation, you&#8217;re eligible for an 18-month post-study work visa.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source:<\/em><\/strong><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.make-it-in-germany.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.make-it-in-germany.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make it in Germany portal<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> (German Federal Foreign Office). More detail:<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/germany-job-seeker-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/germany-job-seeker-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Germany Job Seeker Visa guide<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> and<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/highest-paying-jobs-in-germany-for-indians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/highest-paying-jobs-in-germany-for-indians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Highest Paying Jobs in Germany for Indians<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Documents Required for Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every application to Duolingo accepted universities in Germany also needs the standard document set below, regardless of which English test you used. Each university may have different document requirements depending on the specific course. For the most accurate information, always refer to the official university website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Document<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>India-Specific Detail<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Valid Passport<\/td><td>Proof of identity for the application and visa<\/td><td>Standard requirement across all universities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duolingo English Test Score Report<\/td><td>Proof of English proficiency, where accepted<\/td><td>Must be sent via your official Duolingo account; universities do not accept independently emailed PDFs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Academic Transcripts and Provisional Certificate<\/td><td>Eligibility verification<\/td><td>Indian provisional certificates are generally accepted if your final marksheet is pending, but confirm with the specific university<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/aps-certificate-germany-fees-and-documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APS Certificate<\/a><\/td><td>Verifies authenticity of Indian academic records for the visa<\/td><td>Mandatory for Indian students regardless of which English test was used for admission; start this in parallel with your Duolingo test, since APS Certificate processing has its own multi-week timeline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/statement-of-purpose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statement of Purpose<\/a> (SOP)<\/td><td>Describes academic goals and reasons for choosing Germany<\/td><td>Should reference your specific program, not a generic &#8220;study in Germany&#8221; narrative<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/letter-of-recommendation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Letters of Recommendation <\/a>(1-2)<\/td><td>Needed for select master&#8217;s programs<\/td><td>Ideally from academic referees for research-heavy programs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Resume\/CV<\/td><td>Highlights academic and professional background<\/td><td>Standard requirement across all universities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/is-it-necessary-to-have-around-twelve-lakh-rupees-in-the-bank-account-as-proof-of-funds-for-visa-or-admission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proof of Funds <\/a>(blocked account)<\/td><td>Required for the student visa, not the initial application<\/td><td>Not needed at the admission stage; required only once you apply for your visa<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip for Indian students:<\/strong> Recognition of DET varies more than students expect, even within the same university, so double-check the official admissions page before you commit to it. Send your score directly through your Duolingo account as soon as it&#8217;s ready. It processes faster than any workaround and keeps you clear of last-minute deadline trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Taking_a_Duolingo_Test_to_Study_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Taking a Duolingo Test to Study in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Duolingo English Test provides a convenient alternative to<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/toefl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/toefl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOEFL<\/a> for international students seeking to meet English proficiency requirements. It assesses reading, writing, speaking, and listening proficiency, and the results are also applicable to job interviews and applicant verification in some cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Convenience<\/strong> You can take the Duolingo English Test at your convenience from anywhere, without travelling to a test center or scheduling an appointment. You can also take multiple mock tests before appearing for the actual exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Quick Result<\/strong> The test takes about one hour to complete, with results available within 48 hours, much faster than IELTS or TOEFL, which typically take 5 to 13 days depending on the format. The quick turnaround helps students who are applying close to university deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Affordability<\/strong> Accepted by more than 50 universities in Germany, DET costs only Rs.6,703 ($70), one of the most cost-effective English proficiency tests available. Students can send their scores to an unlimited number of universities at no additional cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Duolingo_Scores_in_Comparison_to_IELTS\"><\/span><strong>Understanding Duolingo Scores in Comparison to IELTS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For Indian students planning to study in Germany, understanding the Duolingo English Test (DET) score equivalent to IELTS helps you gauge where you stand. Most German universities accepting Duolingo list minimum requirements between 95 and 120, which roughly aligns with an IELTS band of 5 to 6.5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For a full breakdown, see LeapScholar&#8217;s<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-ielts-score-conversion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-ielts-score-conversion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duolingo Score to IELTS Conversion<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> guide.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong><em>Duolingo English Test<\/em><\/strong><\/th><th><strong><em>IELTS Academic<\/em><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><em>160<\/em><\/td><td><em>8.5 to 9<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>155<\/em><\/td><td><em>8<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>145<\/em><\/td><td><em>7.5<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>135<\/em><\/td><td><em>7<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>125<\/em><\/td><td><em>6.5<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>115<\/em><\/td><td><em>6<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>100<\/em><\/td><td><em>5.5<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>90<\/em><\/td><td><em>5<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>75<\/em><\/td><td><em>4.5<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>55 to 60<\/em><\/td><td><em>4<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>10 to 50<\/em><\/td><td><em>1 to 3.5<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key notes for students:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>DET 115 lines up with IELTS 6.0 on Duolingo&#8217;s own table, the usual minimum for English-taught master&#8217;s programs in Germany.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top universities like Heidelberg or TUM often prefer DET 125 and above, which Duolingo&#8217;s table places at IELTS 6.5.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always confirm the minimum DET score on the official university website before applying, since requirements shift between intake cycles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_an_Ideal_Duolingo_Score_for_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>How to Get an Ideal Duolingo Score for Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Somewhere between 100 and 120 is what most universities on this list actually want, so that&#8217;s the number to build toward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Know what the test is actually measuring.<\/strong> DET covers reading, writing, listening, and speaking, but universities read the production subscore (your writing and speaking) more closely than the rest, so that&#8217;s where extra practice pays off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Don&#8217;t rush the speaking and writing tasks.<\/strong> Use every second of your response time, keep your ideas structured, and give yourself a moment to check grammar and vocabulary before you submit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Slow down on reading and listening.<\/strong> Most avoidable mistakes come from rushing through similar-looking options; take the extra few seconds to spot what&#8217;s actually different between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Simulate the real thing before test day.<\/strong> Sit a full-length mock test on Duolingo&#8217;s own platform, under real timing, in a quiet room; this alone tends to matter more than any single prep book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> A DET score of 100-120 is roughly what universities treat as equivalent to IELTS 6.0-6.5, which covers most English-taught master&#8217;s programs. If you&#8217;re aiming for a German-taught program instead, none of this applies; DET doesn&#8217;t cover German at all; you&#8217;d need the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goethe.de\/ins\/in\/en\/spr\/prf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goethe.de\/ins\/in\/en\/spr\/prf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goethe-Zertifikat<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goethe.de\/ins\/in\/en\/spr\/prf\/testdaf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goethe.de\/ins\/in\/en\/spr\/prf\/testdaf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TestDaF<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Preparation_Books_for_Duolingo_English_Test_Accepted_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Best Preparation Books for Duolingo English Test Accepted in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When preparing to apply to Duolingo accepted universities in Germany, choosing the right resources matters. Here are recommended books that support the core skills the test measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Name of the Book<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Author\/Publisher<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Oxford English Grammar Course: Intermediate<\/td><td>Walter Swan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oxford Practical English Usage<\/td><td>Michael Swan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A Complete Book of Reading Comprehension<\/td><td>Adda 24\/7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Word Power Made Easy<\/td><td>Norman Lewis<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to books, use the official Duolingo practice test available on Duolingo&#8217;s test website to get familiar with adaptive question patterns. Combine reading, writing, and listening practice daily for consistent improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Quick detour:<\/em><\/strong><em> From tuition-free master&#8217;s programs to a \u20ac73,164 median salary and PR in 21 months, our<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/lp\/guides\/software-engineer-germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> complete Software Engineering in Germany guide<\/a> maps the entire journey, fact-checked against Bitkom, BA Entgeltatlas, and German law.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways_on_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>3 Takeaways on Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Confirm DET acceptance at the program level, not the university level.<\/strong> Heidelberg, FU Berlin, Humboldt, M\u00fcnster, and Konstanz all accept Duolingo for select English-taught programs, but the same university can require IELTS or TOEFL for a different course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Match your score to the right tier of universities.<\/strong> A score of 105-120 opens Heidelberg, TUM, or FU Berlin; 95-105 is realistic for M\u00fcnster, Konstanz, Passau, or the private universities in this list, so a lower score doesn&#8217;t rule out a ranked option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Duolingo score gets you admission, not your visa or German-language proof, and doesn&#8217;t tell you the real cost.<\/strong> Keep IELTS as a backup for TU9 technical universities, and check each university&#8217;s official fee page. Heidelberg, Konstanz, and TUM charge non-EU tuition on top of the semester fee, while FU Berlin, Humboldt, and M\u00fcnster don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Verified by: <\/em><\/strong><em>LeapScholar&#8217;s Germany counseling team, with hands-on experience guiding Indian students through English language tests and the German student visa process.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have Questions about Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany?<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor.<\/a><\/u> and get step-by-step support for university selection, SOP review, and visa guidance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Duolingo Accepted Universities in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785243191820\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which university accepts a 90 Duolingo score?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Most master&#8217;s programs won&#8217;t take a 90 for direct entry, it typically falls short of published minimums. A handful of universities, University of M\u00fcnster, Jacobs University Bremen, and IU Internationale Hochschule among them, will accept it for foundation or pathway courses. For a standard master&#8217;s, aim past 100.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785243199759\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can Duolingo get you to A1 German?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, and this catches more applicants off guard than you&#8217;d expect. DET only measures English. If you need A1-level German, you&#8217;re looking at a separate certified test, the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 or TestDaF, both bookable through Goethe-Institut&#8217;s centres in India.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785243214421\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is 70 a good Duolingo score?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not for academic purposes. Duolingo&#8217;s own published concordance puts 70 below its lowest labelled IELTS band of 4.5, so you&#8217;re looking at something closer to IELTS 4 or under, well short of what most German universities ask for. If that&#8217;s where you&#8217;ve landed, treat it as a starting point and aim for 100 or higher before applying.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785243227687\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which are the universities that accept the Duolingo test in Germany?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Somewhere north of 50 at this point, and the list keeps growing each intake. Heidelberg University, Freie Universit\u00e4t Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of M\u00fcnster, and University of Konstanz come up most often for Indian applicants, but always check the specific program page, acceptance can differ by faculty within the same university.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785243243345\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is the Duolingo English Test accepted in Germany?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, and acceptance has been climbing steadily across both public and private universities. Where it varies is by institution and course, and it&#8217;s worth repeating: DET doesn&#8217;t substitute for IELTS or TOEFL when it comes to your visa application.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785243257091\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the minimum Duolingo score required for universities in Germany?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It moves around depending on where you&#8217;re applying, generally somewhere between 95 and 120. Competitive programs at places like Heidelberg or TUM tend to sit at the higher end, so don&#8217;t treat the lowest published number as a safe target.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785243272824\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Are Duolingo scores accepted for scholarships in German universities?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Sometimes, particularly certain DAAD-funded programs, but there&#8217;s no blanket rule here. Check the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daad.in\/en\/find-funding\/scholarship-database\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> official DAAD scholarship database<\/a> directly rather than assuming your DET score automatically covers a scholarship&#8217;s language requirement.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785243287450\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What happens if my target university stops accepting Duolingo mid-application-cycle?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>First, find out if your undergraduate institution can issue a Medium of Instruction certificate; several German universities will take that in place of a standardized test score. If that&#8217;s not possible, ask admissions directly about a conditional offer, where you submit the English test requirement in your first semester. It happens more often than students expect.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">13<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read More than 50 German universities now take Duolingo scores for the next intake, some ranked in the global top 100. Score requirements typically run from 95 up to 120, depending on the university and course. Don&#8217;t expect the embassy to care about it though, DET carries zero weight at your visa interview. 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