How much does the Duolingo English Test cost from Malawi?

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 Malawi.

Which universities accept the DET from Malawi?

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 Malawi

Funding-first from Malawi. Check whether each scholarship route accepts the DET before you sit it. Clusters to search: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarships, DAAD.

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From Malawi — the essentials

Costs in: Malawian Kwacha (MK)
Credentials: National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), Malawi
Funding to search: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarships, DAAD
Where students go: South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, China, India
Apply from: Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu

Common questions

How much does the Duolingo English Test cost from Malawi?: 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 Malawi.
Which universities accept the DET from Malawi?: 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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