Does Catholic University of Lyon (UCLy) accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — Catholic University of Lyon (UCLy) 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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Catholic University of Lyon (UCLy) from Argentina · Duolingo English Test

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

Country-level guidance for France

Scores run on the 10–160 scale; English-taught programs generally want 105–120.

Admission is not the same as the visa

For English-taught programs in France, English proof generally ties to the program's admission decision. French-taught programs require French-language proof separately. Check your specific program and current French student-visa rules.

Applying from Argentina

At about $70 the DET is taken online from Argentina — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. English-taught programmes need Duolingo English Test/IELTS; Spanish-taught destinations (Spain, Latin America) generally do not.

Credentials: Ministerio de Educación — convalidación / reconocimiento de títulos
Funding to search: Fulbright Argentina, Chevening, Erasmus+, DAAD
Where students go: Spain, United States, Italy, Germany, France

Common questions

Does Catholic University of Lyon (UCLy) accept the Duolingo English Test?: Yes — Catholic University of Lyon (UCLy) 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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