Is the Duolingo English Test accepted in Australia?

The Duolingo English Test is accepted for admission by a range of institutions in Australia. Each university — and often each programme — sets its own minimum score on the 10–160 scale, so confirm the figure on the official admissions page.

What DET score do I need for Australia?

There is no single national minimum. Requirements vary by university and programme; this page lists honest score bands by tier. Always confirm the current figure with your specific programme.

Does the DET work for a Australia student visa?

Admission and visa are separate. A test accepted for university admission is not automatically accepted for the visa. See the admission-versus-visa note on this page and confirm with the official authority.

DET requirements

🇦🇺 Duolingo English Test requirements for Australia

More than 90 Australian universities accept the DET for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with acceptance growing.

Institutions accepting the DET

90+ universities

Score scale

10–160

What score you need

Scores run on the 10–160 scale; program-specific requirements generally 95–125.

Some universities accept the DET for all programs; others only for foundation courses.

Score bands by tier

Tier	DET range	Examples
Leading universities	115–125	ANU and Group of Eight (program-dependent)
Many universities (all programs)	110–120	Flinders, Newcastle
Foundation courses	95–110	e.g. Monash foundation

Universities that accept the DET in Australia

Australian National University (ANU)
University of Newcastle
Flinders University

Admission is not the same as the visa

Australian universities increasingly accept the DET for admission, but the student-visa English requirement is nationality- and category-dependent: some applicants must provide a test taken at a physical centre, others are exempt. The DET is not a guaranteed standalone for the visa — check your visa category and nationality-specific rules.

DET vs IELTS — cost

The DET (~$70) is great for an Australian admission offer; confirm whether your visa category needs a centre-based test (like IELTS) separately before relying on it end-to-end.

Admission

90+ universities; some all-program, some foundation-only.

Visa

Nationality-dependent; at-home tests not always accepted.

Sources

Universities in Australia that accept the DET

Confirmed on Duolingo's accepting-institutions list, with course data from AlmiStudy. Each university sets its own DET score — confirm on its official page.

University of SydneySydney
Arts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management
Australian National UniversityCanberra
Arts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management
University of New South WalesSydney
Arts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management
University of QueenslandBrisbane
Arts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management
Monash UniversityMelbourne
Arts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management
University of Western AustraliaPerth
Arts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management
Macquarie UniversitySydney
Arts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management
RMIT UniversityMelbourne
Arts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management
Deakin UniversityMelbourne
Arts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management
Griffith UniversityBrisbane
Arts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management
La Trobe UniversityMelbourne
Arts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management
University of NewcastleNewcastle
Arts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management
James Cook UniversityTownsville
Arts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management
Flinders UniversityAdelaide
Arts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management

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Common questions

Is the Duolingo English Test accepted in Australia?: The Duolingo English Test is accepted for admission by a range of institutions in Australia. Each university — and often each programme — sets its own minimum score on the 10–160 scale, so confirm the figure on the official admissions page.
What DET score do I need for Australia?: There is no single national minimum. Requirements vary by university and programme; this page lists honest score bands by tier. Always confirm the current figure with your specific programme.
Does the DET work for a Australia student visa?: Admission and visa are separate. A test accepted for university admission is not automatically accepted for the visa. See the admission-versus-visa note on this page and confirm with the official authority.

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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.