Can students from Malaysia use the Duolingo English Test for Portugal?

DET acceptance depends on the Portugal university, not your nationality. This page pairs Portugal's requirements with practical notes for applicants from Malaysia.

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🇵🇹 Duolingo English Test for Portugal — from Malaysia

From Malaysia — the essentials

Costs in: Malaysian Ringgit (RM)
Credentials: MQA — Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Funding to search: JPA (Public Service Department), MARA, Yayasan Khazanah, Chevening
Where students go: United Kingdom, Australia, United States, New Zealand
Apply from: Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Penang, Kuching

English is widely used in Malaysian education, so Duolingo English Test is often waived where prior study was English-medium; government and competitive scholarships may still require Duolingo English Test/IELTS. At about $70 the DET is taken online from Malaysia — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS.

We have not yet verified Portugal-specific DET figures, so this corridor is honest general guidance and is not yet indexed. Confirm the requirement on the official page.

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