Does University West accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — University West 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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University West from Zambia · Duolingo English Test

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

About University West

City: Trollhättan
Subjects: Engineering Science (Production Technology), Health Sciences (Nursing), Economics and IT, Social and Behavioural Studies
Accreditation: Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ — Universitetskanslersämbetet); Swedish Council fo…
Official site: www.hv.se/en

University West (1990) is distinctive in Sweden for Work-Integrated Learning and production-technology research (~13,000 students).

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Applying from Zambia

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

Credentials: Higher Education Authority (HEA) of Zambia; Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)
Funding to search: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarships, DAAD
Where students go: South Africa, United Kingdom, China, United States, Australia

Common questions

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