Does King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals 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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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals from Lesotho · Duolingo English Test

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

About King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

City: Dhahran
Subjects: Engineering & Technology, Computer Science & IT, Natural Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics
Accreditation: Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (وزارة التعليم) plus Education and Training…
Official site: www.kfupm.edu.sa

Founded 1963 (chartered as College of Petroleum and Minerals by King Faisal; renamed KFUPM 1986 after King Fahd; PREMIER Saudi STEM university).

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Applying from Lesotho

At about $70 the DET is taken online from Lesotho — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. Lesotho is English-medium; Duolingo English Test often waived where prior study was in English — confirm per university.

Credentials: Council on Higher Education (CHE), Lesotho; NMDS for student financing
Funding to search: NMDS sponsorship, Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarships, France–South Africa Scholarship Programme
Where students go: South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, France

Common questions

Does King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals accept the Duolingo English Test?: Yes — King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals 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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