Does Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) 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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Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) from Palau · Duolingo English Test

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

About Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q)

City: Doha
Subjects: Communication & Media Studies, Arts & Humanities
Accreditation: Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar (MOEHE / وزارة التعليم والتعليم…
Official site: www.qatar.northwestern.edu

Founded 2008 (chartered as branch campus of Northwestern University Evanston USA Medill School of Journalism + School of Communication in Education Ci…

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Applying from Palau

At about $70 the DET is taken online from Palau — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. Palau is English-medium; under the Compact of Free Association, Palauans can study in the US with Pell Grants and in-state tuition, and Duolingo English Test is often waived.

Credentials: Ministry of Education, Palau; Palau Community College
Funding to search: US Federal Pell Grant (Compact), US South Pacific Scholarship, Australia Awards Pacific
Where students go: United States, Guam, Australia, Fiji, Philippines

Common questions

Does Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) accept the Duolingo English Test?: Yes — Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) 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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