What is Duolingo and how does it compare to IELTS for university admissions in UK/Germany?
IELTS is the most widely accepted English proficiency test for university admissions and student visas in both the UK and Germany. Duolingo English Test (DET) is accepted by some universities - over 130 in the UK and select institutions in Germany - but is not accepted for UK student visa applications.
- IELTS: Accepted by most universities and required for UK student visas; tests listening, reading, writing, and speaking at authorized centers.
- Duolingo: Online, flexible, and lower cost; accepted by some universities but not valid for UK student visas. Some German universities may accept it, but policies vary.
If you are targeting the UK or Germany, IELTS is the safer and more widely accepted choice, especially for visa purposes.
IELTS, PTE or Duolingo: which does Germany accept?
Find out which test your universities accept, and which is easiest for you.
More IELTS & English tests questions
- Will I be able to pass the English proficiency exam given my concerns about language skills?
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- By when should my HEP point be completed, should it be this month to avoid delay in UK?
- If I apply to two courses at the same university, do I need separate letters of recommendation for each course or can I use the same letter for both?
- Is Germany the best first priority country for my course and career scope for a Master's?
- Which universities in the USA offer MS Engineering Management for a B.Tech Automotive Engineering graduate, Duolingo 120 and ₹80 lakhs budget?
- Can I pursue an MBA abroad after completing a Bachelor of Science degree?
- Can I study in the UK without IELTS, and which universities accept other English tests?
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- Is it better to spend 12 lakhs in India or go abroad for higher studies in Germany for a Master's?
- Is it possible to get a fully funded scholarship if he scores seven or above (seventy percent) in the third year in Germany?
- How do US universities evaluate Indian LLM applicants differently from UK or European law schools?
- What is the fee range for a one-year MBA course compared to a two-year course in UK?
- Does my 12th grade percentage affect my master's application in Germany/France for a Bachelor's?