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Five things you need to know before applying to university as an international student

University applications can seem complicated, especially for international students, but many helpful resources are available to ease the process

September 9 2022

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Five ways to guarantee your certified result on the Duolingo English Test

Duolingo shares five rules to follow when taking the Duolingo English Test and why the practice test is vital

September 8 2022

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Top Times Higher Education-ranked universities that accept the Duolingo English Test

From Harvard to Imperial College London, many highly ranked institutions accept the Duolingo English Test as part of an international student application

October 20 2025

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Is the Duolingo English Test legit? Four myths admissions officers want you to stop believing

From Ivy League schools to international visa programmes, the Duolingo English Test is more widely accepted than you might think

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Duolingo English Test 2025: accepted countries, schools and visa requirements

We break down where the Duolingo English Testis accepted – from top-ranked universities to national visa requirements – in 2025’s top study destinations

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Which English test do universities really prefer? Duolingo English Test, IELTS or TOEFL

Universities accept a range of English-language tests – what matters most is your score, not the test’s name. Here's why test choice won’t make or break your application

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Understand the DET score: How is the Duolingo English Test scored?

Moving beyond basic grading, the Duolingo English Test combines computer adaptivity with deep expertise in language assessment, psychometrics and AI

November 5 2025

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