Is the Duolingo English Test accepted in Italy?

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

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 Italy 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 Italy

Italian universities including Bologna and Politecnico di Milano accept the DET for English-taught programs, and the list is expanding.

Institutions accepting the DET

growing list (English-taught programs)

Score scale

10–160

What score you need

Scores run on the 10–160 scale; English-taught programs generally want 100–115.

Italy combines lower fees and living costs with growing DET acceptance.

Score bands by tier

Tier	DET range	Examples
Leading universities	105–120	Bologna, Politecnico di Milano
Most English-taught programs	100–115	various

Universities that accept the DET in Italy

University of Bologna
Politecnico di Milano
Sapienza University of Rome

Admission is not the same as the visa

For English-taught Italian programs, English proof ties to admission. Italian-taught programs need Italian proof separately. Confirm current Italian student-visa rules.

DET vs IELTS — cost

Italy offers some of Europe's most affordable fees; the ~$70 DET fits a low-total-cost study plan.

Admission

Bologna, Politecnico di Milano, Sapienza and a growing list.

Visa

Ties to admission for English-taught programs.

Sources

Universities in Italy 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.

University of PisaPisa
Agriculture · Economics and Management · Pharmacy · Law

Common questions

Is the Duolingo English Test accepted in Italy?: The Duolingo English Test is accepted for admission by a range of institutions in Italy. 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 Italy?: 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 Italy 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 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.