Visa Requirements for UK, Canada, and Australia with Duolingo (2025)

🧳 Why Use Duolingo for Student Visa Applications?

The Duolingo English Test (DET) is gaining popularity among international students due to its low cost, fast results, and at-home convenience. But does it meet the visa language requirements in top countries like the UK, Canada, and Australia?

This guide gives you a country-by-country breakdown for 2025.

🇬🇧 UK Visa Requirements with Duolingo (2025)

Can You Get a UK Student Visa with Duolingo?

Not directly. The UK Home Office does not accept Duolingo for UKVI (Tier 4) visa purposes.

When is Duolingo Accepted?

✅ For admission to UK universities (conditional offer)
❌ Not valid for visa if the university requires a SELT (Secure English Language Test)
👉 Some UK universities convert Duolingo into internal English exams before issuing CAS

Examples of UK Universities Accepting Duolingo:

University of Glasgow
University of Hertfordshire
University of Portsmouth
University of Roehampton

Minimum Score for UK Admission (2025)

🎯 Most UK universities require a Duolingo score of 105–120+

🇨🇦 Canada Visa Requirements with Duolingo (2025)

Can Duolingo Be Used for Canadian Study Permit?

✅ Yes — for admission to DLI (Designated Learning Institutions), including colleges and universities.

❌ However, Duolingo is not accepted for SDS (Student Direct Stream) applications — you need IELTS Academic with 6.0+ in each band for SDS.

When is Duolingo Useful in Canada?

✅ Regular Study Permit route (Non-SDS)
✅ Foundation or pathway programs
✅ During pandemic/post-pandemic policies, some DLIs accept Duolingo temporarily

Canadian Universities Accepting Duolingo:

University of Regina
University of Windsor
Lakehead University
Thompson Rivers University

Minimum Score for Canada (2025)

🎯 Required scores vary from 100 to 120+ depending on institution and program level.

🇦🇺 Australia Visa Requirements with Duolingo (2025)

Can Duolingo Be Used for an Australian Student Visa?

❌ No — the Australian government does not accept Duolingo for direct visa processing.

Is Duolingo Useful for Admission in Australia?

✅ Yes — many universities accept Duolingo scores for admission purposes.

Then, before visa issuance, the university may ask for:

➡️ Internal English placement test
➡️ Pre-sessional English course
➡️ A later IELTS/PTE result before CoE issuance

Australian Universities Accepting Duolingo:

University of New England
Charles Sturt University
Murdoch University
University of Southern Queensland

Duolingo Score for Australia (2025)

🎯 Usually requires 110–120+ for undergraduate & postgraduate courses.

📝 Summary Table

Country	Duolingo Accepted for Admission	Accepted for Student Visa	Score Range
UK	✅ Yes	❌ No	105–120+
Canada	✅ Yes	❌ No (for SDS)	100–120+
Australia	✅ Yes	❌ No	110–120+

💡 What You Should Do as a Student in Pakistan

🧾 Check with the university if they accept Duolingo AND help with visa documentation
💬 Contact international admissions for latest English test policies
📌 Be ready to provide IELTS/PTE if required later for visa

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Visa Requirements for UK, Canada, and Australia with Duolingo (2025)

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