Does Dongguk University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — Dongguk 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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Dongguk University from Italy · Duolingo English Test

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

About Dongguk University

City: Seoul
Subjects: Engineering & Technology, Natural Sciences, Business & Management, Arts & Humanities
Accreditation: Ministry of Education, Republic of Korea (교육부) + Korean Council for University Education (…
Official site: www.dongguk.edu

Founded 1906 (chartered by Korean BUDDHIST monastic communities as KOREA'S PREMIER BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY; "Dongguk" = "Eastern Country" reference to Kor…

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Applying from Italy

At about $70 the DET is taken online from Italy — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. English-taught programmes need Duolingo English Test/IELTS; Italian students study abroad widely via Erasmus+.

Credentials: CIMEA — ENIC-NARIC Italy
Funding to search: Erasmus+, Fulbright Italy, DAAD, Chevening
Where students go: United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, United States, France

Common questions

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