Is the Duolingo English Test accepted in Spain?

The Duolingo English Test is accepted for admission by a range of institutions in Spain. Each university — and often each programme — sets its own minimum score on the 10–160 scale, so confirm the figure on the official admissions page.

What DET score do I need for Spain?

There is no single national minimum. Requirements vary by university and programme; this page lists honest score bands by tier. Always confirm the current figure with your specific programme.

Does the DET work for a Spain student visa?

Admission and visa are separate. A test accepted for university admission is not automatically accepted for the visa. See the admission-versus-visa note on this page and confirm with the official authority.

DET requirements

🇪🇸 Duolingo English Test requirements for Spain

Spanish private universities and business schools, including IE University, accept the DET for English-taught programs.

Institutions accepting the DET

selected institutions (English-taught programs)

Score scale

10–160

What score you need

Scores run on the 10–160 scale; English-taught programs generally want 100–115.

Acceptance is concentrated in private universities and business schools.

Score bands by tier

Tier	DET range	Examples
Private universities & business schools	100–120	IE University and similar

Universities that accept the DET in Spain

IE University

Admission is not the same as the visa

For English-taught Spanish programs, English proof ties to admission. Confirm current Spanish student-visa rules for your nationality.

DET vs IELTS — cost

Spain offers affordable living costs; the ~$70 DET meets the English requirement for English-taught programs cheaply.

Admission

Private universities and business schools (e.g. IE University).

Visa

Ties to admission for English-taught programs.

Sources

Universities in Spain that accept the DET

Confirmed on Duolingo's accepting-institutions list, with course data from AlmiStudy. Each university sets its own DET score — confirm on its official page.

IE UniversitySegovia / Madrid
Business · Economics · Law · International Relations
University of Navarra (Universidad de Navarra / UNAV)Pamplona
Medicine · Nursing · Pharmacy and Nutrition · Sciences

Common questions

Is the Duolingo English Test accepted in Spain?: The Duolingo English Test is accepted for admission by a range of institutions in Spain. Each university — and often each programme — sets its own minimum score on the 10–160 scale, so confirm the figure on the official admissions page.
What DET score do I need for Spain?: There is no single national minimum. Requirements vary by university and programme; this page lists honest score bands by tier. Always confirm the current figure with your specific programme.
Does the DET work for a Spain student visa?: Admission and visa are separate. A test accepted for university admission is not automatically accepted for the visa. See the admission-versus-visa note on this page and confirm with the official authority.

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AlmiDET is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Duolingo. All practice material is original and never copied from the Duolingo English Test. Acceptance figures and score bands change — always confirm the current requirement on the official university or government page before you rely on it.