How much does the Duolingo English Test cost from Germany?

The DET costs about $70 worldwide — far less than IELTS (~$245). You take it online from home, so there is no test-centre travel from Germany.

Which universities accept the DET from Germany?

Acceptance depends on the destination country and university, not your nationality. Use the requirements pages to see what each destination needs, then confirm with the specific programme.

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🇩🇪 Duolingo English Test from Germany

Funding-first from Germany. Check whether each scholarship route accepts the DET before you sit it. Clusters to search: DAAD, Erasmus+, Fulbright Germany, Studienstiftung.

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From Germany — the essentials

Costs in: Euro (€)
Credentials: ZAB / anabin — Central Office for Foreign Education (recognition)
Funding to search: DAAD, Erasmus+, Fulbright Germany, Studienstiftung
Where students go: United Kingdom, Netherlands, United States, Austria, Switzerland
Apply from: Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne

Common questions

How much does the Duolingo English Test cost from Germany?: The DET costs about $70 worldwide — far less than IELTS (~$245). You take it online from home, so there is no test-centre travel from Germany.
Which universities accept the DET from Germany?: Acceptance depends on the destination country and university, not your nationality. Use the requirements pages to see what each destination needs, then confirm with the specific programme.

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