University · United States
Metropolitan State University from Papua New Guinea · Duolingo English Test
Metropolitan State Universityaccepts the Duolingo English Test — it is listed on Duolingo's official accepting-institutions list. Scores run on the 10–160 scale; Metropolitan State University and each programme set their own minimum, so confirm the figure on the official admissions page.
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 Papua New Guinea
At about $70 the DET is taken online from Papua New Guinea — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. Papua New Guinea is English-medium; Duolingo English Test often waived where prior study was in English — confirm per university.
- Credentials
- Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST)
- Funding to search
- Australia Awards Scholarships, New Zealand Scholarships, Chevening, DHERST sponsorship
- Where students go
- Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, United States, Philippines
Common questions
- Does Metropolitan State University accept the Duolingo English Test?
- Yes — Metropolitan State 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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