Does UP Education accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — UP Education 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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UP Education from Timor-Leste · Duolingo English Test

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

Country-level guidance for New Zealand

Scores run on the 10–160 scale; recognition is program-dependent, generally 105–125.

Admission is not the same as the visa

For New Zealand's fee-paying student visa (up to four years), separate English proof is generally not required if your institution has accepted you — including on a DET score. Confirm with the institution and current Immigration NZ rules.

Applying from Timor-Leste

At about $70 the DET is taken online from Timor-Leste — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. Timor-Leste is Portuguese- and Tetum-speaking; Portugal and Indonesia are common destinations, and Australia Awards funds English-medium study (Duolingo English Test/IELTS for those).

Credentials: Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Culture
Funding to search: Australia Awards Timor-Leste, Bolsas do governo português / Camões, Chevening, Erasmus+
Where students go: Australia, Portugal, Indonesia, New Zealand, United States

Common questions

Does UP Education accept the Duolingo English Test?: Yes — UP Education 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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