Does American University of the Middle East (AUM) accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — American University of the Middle East (AUM) 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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American University of the Middle East (AUM) from Iceland · Duolingo English Test

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

About American University of the Middle East (AUM)

City: Egaila
Subjects: Engineering & Technology, Computer Science & IT, Business & Management, Arts & Humanities
Accreditation: Ministry of Higher Education of the State of Kuwait (وزارة التعليم العالي / Wizārat al-Taʿ…
Official site: www.aum.edu.kw

Founded 2005-2008 (chartered as American University of the Middle East 2005 under Private Universities Law No.

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Applying from Iceland

At about $70 the DET is taken online from Iceland — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. English-taught programmes need Duolingo English Test/IELTS; Iceland is Icelandic-speaking and the Nordic countries, UK and US are common destinations.

Credentials: ENIC/NARIC Iceland; Ministry of Education and Children for recognition
Funding to search: Menntasjóður námsmanna (student finance), Erasmus+, Nordplus (Nordic exchange), Fulbright Iceland
Where students go: Denmark, United Kingdom, United States, Sweden, Netherlands

Common questions

Does American University of the Middle East (AUM) accept the Duolingo English Test?: Yes — American University of the Middle East (AUM) 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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