Does Walailak University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — Walailak 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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Walailak University from Cape Verde · Duolingo English Test

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

About Walailak University

City: Nakhon Si Thammarat
Subjects: Engineering & Technology, Natural Sciences, Business & Management, Arts & Humanities
Accreditation: Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Kingdom of Thailand (กระทร…
Official site: www.wu.ac.th

Founded 1992 (chartered as autonomous southern Thai public university; named after PRINCESS WALAILAK — sister of King Bhumibol).

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Applying from Cape Verde

At about $70 the DET is taken online from Cape Verde — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. Cape Verde is Portuguese-speaking, so Portugal is the leading destination (study in Portuguese); English-taught programmes need Duolingo English Test/IELTS.

Credentials: Ministério da Educação / Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior — reconhecimento de habilitações
Funding to search: Bolsas do governo português, Camões (Portugal), Erasmus+, Bourses du gouvernement français
Where students go: Portugal, Brazil, France, Spain, Senegal

Common questions

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