Which universities and countries accept the Duolingo English Test for admissions in the USA, UK, or Canada?
Over 6,500 institutions worldwide accept the Duolingo English Test. The USA leads, with 95% of top-100 undergraduate programs and schools like Harvard and MIT. Canada accepts it at all top English-medium undergraduate institutions, and 130+ UK universities, including Russell Group ones, accept it too.
The Duolingo English Test is now widely accepted, with over 6,500 institutions worldwide recognising it, including some of the most prestigious research universities. Acceptance is strongest in the USA, solid in Canada and growing in the UK. Because individual course and visa policies still vary, always confirm your specific program's page before booking.
Duolingo Acceptance by Country
| Country | Acceptance Level |
|---|---|
| United States | 95% of top-100 undergraduate, 75%+ graduate, valid for F-1 visa |
| Canada | All top English-medium undergraduate, about 60% graduate |
| United Kingdom | 130+ universities including Russell Group, partial by course |
Well-Known Universities Accepting Duolingo
| Country | Example Universities |
|---|---|
| United States | Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, Columbia, NYU |
| Canada | Toronto, McGill, McMaster, Simon Fraser |
| United Kingdom | Imperial, Edinburgh, King's College, Warwick |
My Advice
Confirm acceptance on your exact program and visa route before you rely on Duolingo, because UK course policies in particular vary and some visa paths still ask for specific tests. Where it is accepted, use it: it is cheaper, faster and can be taken from home, which makes it an ideal choice when deadlines are tight.
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