Does Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific 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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Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University from Qatar · Duolingo English Test

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

About Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

City: Beppu
Subjects: Business & Management, International Relations, Social Sciences, Languages & Linguistics
Accreditation: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT, 文部科学省 Monbu-Kagaku-s…
Official site: en.apu.ac.jp

Founded 2000 (founded as Asia Pacific University by Ritsumeikan Trust; JAPAN'S MOST INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY — ~50% non-Japanese students from 90+ cou…

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Applying from Qatar

At about $70 the DET is taken online from Qatar — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. English-taught programmes need Duolingo English Test/IELTS; many Qatari students attend international branch campuses or study abroad on government sponsorship.

Credentials: Ministry of Education and Higher Education — credential recognition
Funding to search: Qatar Government scholarships, Qatar Foundation programmes, Fulbright
Where students go: United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada

Common questions

Does Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University accept the Duolingo English Test?: Yes — Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific 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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