Does Cornell University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — Cornell 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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Cornell University from Bahrain · Duolingo English Test

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

About Cornell University

City: Ithaca
Subjects: Engineering, Agriculture and Life Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business
Accreditation: Institutional accreditation by a US Department of Education / CHEA-recognised regional acc…
Official site: www.cornell.edu

Founded in 1865, Cornell University is an Ivy League research university with a uniquely broad scope (private endowed colleges plus New York land-gran…

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Country-level guidance for United States

Scores run on the 10–160 scale. US minimums range from ~90 at community colleges to 125+ at the most selective programs.

Admission is not the same as the visa

For the F-1 student visa, USCIS does not mandate a specific English test. Your university issues the I-20 on its own admission criteria — so if your university accepted your DET, you are covered. The consular officer assesses your spoken English at the interview in person.

Applying from Bahrain

At about $70 the DET is taken online from Bahrain — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. English-taught programmes need Duolingo English Test/IELTS; the Crown Prince's International Scholarship Program (CPISP) funds top students at universities outside Bahrain and the GCC.

Credentials: Higher Education Council (HEC), Bahrain
Funding to search: Crown Prince's International Scholarship Program (CPISP), Bahrain Government scholarships, Chevening
Where students go: United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada

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