Does Western Sydney University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — Western Sydney University is on Duolingo's official list of institutions that accept the Duolingo English Test. The exact score it asks for is set by the university and programme, so confirm the current figure on its official admissions page.

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Western Sydney University from Zambia · Duolingo English Test

Western Sydney Universityaccepts the Duolingo English Test — it is listed on Duolingo's official accepting-institutions list. Scores run on the 10–160 scale; Western Sydney University and each programme set their own minimum, so confirm the figure on the official admissions page.

About Western Sydney University

City: Sydney
Subjects: Arts & Humanities, Science, Engineering & Technology, Business & Management
Accreditation: Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA); CRICOS-registered for internation…
Official site: www.westernsydney.edu.au

Recognised Australian university.

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Country-level guidance for Australia

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

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.

Applying from Zambia

At about $70 the DET is taken online from Zambia — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. Higher education is English-medium; Duolingo English Test often waived where prior study was in English — confirm per university.

Credentials: Higher Education Authority (HEA) of Zambia; Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)
Funding to search: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarships, DAAD
Where students go: South Africa, United Kingdom, China, United States, Australia

Common questions

Does Western Sydney University accept the Duolingo English Test?: Yes — Western Sydney University is on Duolingo's official list of institutions that accept the Duolingo English Test. The exact score it asks for is set by the university and programme, so confirm the current figure on its official admissions page.

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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.