How much does the Duolingo English Test cost from Hong Kong?

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 Hong Kong.

Which universities accept the DET from Hong Kong?

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 Hong Kong

Ranking-first from Hong Kong. Match the DET score band to the universities you are actually targeting, not a generic minimum.

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From Hong Kong — the essentials

Costs in: Hong Kong Dollar (HK$)
Credentials: Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ)
Funding to search: Sir Edward Youde Memorial Scholarships for Overseas Studies, HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund (Reaching Out Award), Fulbright Hong Kong
Where students go: United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada
Apply from: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories

Common questions

How much does the Duolingo English Test cost from Hong Kong?: 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 Hong Kong.
Which universities accept the DET from Hong Kong?: 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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AlmiDET is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Duolingo. All practice material is original and never copied from the Duolingo English Test. Acceptance figures and score bands change — always confirm the current requirement on the official university or government page before you rely on it.