Is the Duolingo English Test accepted in China?

The Duolingo English Test is accepted for admission by a range of institutions in China. 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 China?

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 China 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 China

On Duolingo's accepting list

108 institutions & programmes

Score scale

10–160

The Duolingo English Test in China

Around 108 institutions and programmes associated with Chinaaccept the Duolingo English Test, per Duolingo's own accepting-institutions list. Scores run on the 10–160 scale; each university and programme sets its own minimum, so confirm the figure on the official admissions page.

Admission is not the same as the visa

A test accepted for university admission is not automatically accepted for the student visa. Confirm the visa English requirement for China with the official immigration authority before you rely on a DET score.

DET vs IELTS — cost

At about $70 the DET is taken online from home — far cheaper than IELTS (~$245) and with no test-centre travel.

Universities in China 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.

Peking UniversityBeijing
Mathematics & Statistics · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology
Zhejiang UniversityHangzhou
Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Medicine & Health Sciences
Fudan UniversityShanghai
Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Communication & Media Studies · Business & Management
Nanjing UniversityNanjing
Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities

Common questions

Is the Duolingo English Test accepted in China?: The Duolingo English Test is accepted for admission by a range of institutions in China. 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 China?: 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 China 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 part of the AlmiWorld family. 25% of our sales go to the Shamool Foundation to support students who cannot afford fees and tests — so the work you do here helps fund a place for someone else.

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.