Does Kyoto University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — Kyoto 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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Kyoto University from Eritrea · Duolingo English Test

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

About Kyoto University

City: Kyoto
Subjects: Engineering & Technology, Natural Sciences, Business & Management, Arts & Humanities
Accreditation: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT, 文部科学省 Monbu-Kagaku-s…
Official site: www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en

Founded 1897 (chartered 18 June 1897 as Kyoto Imperial University — SECOND Imperial University; renamed Kyoto University 1947 post-WW2; known for dist…

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Applying from Eritrea

At about $70 the DET is taken online from Eritrea — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. English is the medium of instruction in Eritrean higher education; Duolingo English Test often waived where prior study was in English — confirm per university.

Credentials: Ministry of Education; National Commission for Higher Education
Funding to search: Mostly self-funded / diaspora-supported, Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), Mastercard Foundation, Indian Government (ICCR)
Where students go: Uganda, United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Sudan

Common questions

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