Does ITMO University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — ITMO 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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ITMO University from Kyrgyzstan · Duolingo English Test

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

About ITMO University

City: Saint Petersburg
Subjects: Information Technologies and Programming, Photonics, Physics and Engineering, Computer Technologies
Accreditation: Rosobrnadzor — Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science of the Russian Fed…
Official site: en.itmo.ru

⚠️ IMPORTANT PRACTICAL ADVISORY (factual, neutral): Since 2022, extensive international sanctions affect prospective international students in Russia.

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Applying from Kyrgyzstan

At about $70 the DET is taken online from Kyrgyzstan — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. English-taught programmes need Duolingo English Test/IELTS; instruction is in Kyrgyz/Russian, so an English test is a standard application step.

Credentials: Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic — recognition of qualifications
Funding to search: Türkiye Bursları, Erasmus+, Chevening, Fulbright Kyrgyzstan
Where students go: Turkey, Russia, United States, Germany, China

Common questions

Does ITMO University accept the Duolingo English Test?: Yes — ITMO 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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