Does University College Dublin accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — University College Dublin 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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University College Dublin — Engineering & Technology from Liechtenstein · Duolingo English Test

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

About University College Dublin

City: Dublin
Subjects: Medicine, Nursing, Engineering, Business
Accreditation: Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI); Higher Education Authority (HEA)
Official site: www.ucd.ie

Ireland's largest university.

Course and profile data from AlmiStudy.

Country-level guidance for Ireland

Scores run on the 10–160 scale; requirements vary by university and program, generally 105–125.

Admission is not the same as the visa

Ireland is one of the most DET-friendly destinations: the test is officially recognised by Irish student visa authorities, so it works for both admission AND the student visa — simpler than the UK.

Engineering & Technology at University College Dublin

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

Applying from Liechtenstein

At about $70 the DET is taken online from Liechtenstein — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. Liechtenstein is German-speaking; Switzerland, Austria and Germany are the leading destinations, and English-taught programmes need Duolingo English Test/IELTS.

Credentials: Office of Education (Schulamt); University of Liechtenstein for recognition
Funding to search: Liechtenstein Government study grants, Erasmus+, Swiss/Austrian university scholarships
Where students go: Switzerland, Austria, Germany, United Kingdom, United States

Common questions

Does University College Dublin accept the Duolingo English Test?: Yes — University College Dublin 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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