Does Cornell University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — Cornell 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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Cornell University — Business & Management from Uganda · Duolingo English Test

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

Business & Management at Cornell University

Cornell University offers programmes in business & management(per AlmiStudy course data). The Duolingo English Test is accepted for admission; confirm the programme's specific score on its official page.

Applying from Uganda

At about $70 the DET is taken online from Uganda — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. Higher education is English-medium; standard entry is IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or Duolingo English Test equivalent — often waived for English-medium study.

Credentials: NCHE (National Council for Higher Education); Uganda National Examinations Board
Funding to search: DAAD (Germany), Mastercard Foundation, Commonwealth, Chevening
Where students go: United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Australia

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Does Cornell University accept the Duolingo English Test?: Yes — Cornell 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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