UIUC to Expand English Language Proficiency Options for 2022 Cycle to Include Duolingo English Test

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic limiting testing opportunities for students, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will extend testing options for students wishing to demonstrate English language proficiency for undergraduate admissions purposes. In addition to the TOEFL iBT and IELTS tests, we will now accept the Duolingo English Test for students applying for spring 2022 and fall 2022 admission.

After a careful review of validity studies, evidence from peer universities, and options available for students to safely complete their tests, we felt it was important to expand options for those who want to demonstrate English language proficiency using alternative tests.  

On the application for admission, you will self-report your highest scores and highest sub-scores, regardless of test date. To fulfill our English proficiency requirement, test scores must be taken within two years of your date of enrollment in the university.

We will continue to accept TOEFL iBT and IELTS scores for students to demonstrate English language proficiency. We will require official scores only if you enroll at UIUC. Our TOEFL iBT code is 1836. IELTS scores should be sent electronically via your testing center to the account name “University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Undergraduate.” Duolingo English Test scores should be sent electronically to the account name “University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign Undergraduate Admissions.”

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email us or call us at +1 217-333-0302. We’re here to help!

Andy

Andy

Director of Undergraduate Admissions

28 comments

  • Hi Binay,

    The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will accept the Duolingo English Test, the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, and the IETLS Indicator for fall 2022, although a decision has not been made for future terms. You can learn more information on our website. We are not certain as to all of the U.S. universities accepting Duolingo; it’s probably best to review the websites of the universities you’re most interested in.

    We hope this helps! If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to email us or call us at +1 217-333-0302.

  • I am student of Arts faculty let me know I am eligible for masters in any humanities course let me know.I have taken dulingo English test result certified 80

  • I am student of BCA but my job experience 6 years in import department hence let me know I am eligible for masters in any international business course in import export . I have taken Duolingo English test result certified 100 and i got the 57 marks in my 12th.Also my bachelor is in English medium and i got first class in Bachelor. So is this eligible for the admission and visa in England?

  • Hi Radha,
    Thanks for reaching out! We are actually the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Since you have questions related to master’s programs, you’ll want to reach out to our Graduate College: grad@illinois.edu or +1 217-333-0035.

  • I have done my graduation in Bachelor in commerce.
    And i have also done duolingo test
    Score is 110
    Let me know I am eligible for MBA

  • Hi Vishu,
    Thanks for reaching out! We are actually the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Since you have questions related to master’s programs, you’ll want to reach out to our Graduate College: grad@illinois.edu or +1 217-333-0035.

  • I try to find minimum score of Duolingo English Test for Undergraduate students. If it’s possible, can I know the minimum score?

  • Hi Kim,
    Thanks for reaching out. We don’t have minimum score requirements; instead, we’ll consider your score as part of our holistic review. We hope this helps! If you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to email us or call us at +1 217-333-0302.

  • Hi… I have done my bachelor’s prog in nursing.. am i eligible for Masters in nursing prog n is duo lingo acceptable for Master prog? Waiting for your kind response thankx ☺️

  • Hi Roomana,
    Thanks for reaching out! We are actually the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Since you have questions related to master’s programs, you’ll want to reach out to our Graduate College: grad@illinois.edu or +1 217-333-0035.

  • I want to be a Lawyer. I want to study abroad and study in my country. .I am from Uzbekistan. Has Duo Lingo signed a contract with the University of Law and can you tell me about them

  • I have completed my graduation recently so if I opt for Duolingo for further studies will universities & colleges accept it ?

  • Hi Sharmin, thanks for reaching out! It depends on the university or college you’re applying to. At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, we are accepting the Duolingo English Test for fall 2022, although a decision has not yet been made for future terms. We hope this helps. If you have additional questions, don’t hesitate to email us or call us at +1 217-333-0302.

  • I’m a student of civil engineering, I have a doubt regarding the admission. By Duolingo test only can I get a admission in UIUC

  • Hi Manikanta,
    Thanks for reaching out! If you’re applying here as an undergraduate student, we are accepting the Duolingo English Test for fall 2022 admission, but a decision has not been made for future terms. You can read more on our website. If you have questions about Duolingo and our graduate admissions process, you’ll want to reach out to our Graduate College at grad@illinois.edu or +1 217-333-0035. We hope this helps!

  • Hi Zabi,
    Thanks for reaching out. We don’t have specific score requirements; instead, we’ll consider your score as part of our holistic review. We hope this helps! If you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to email us or call us at +1 217-333-0302.

  • Is Duolingo is accepted now in us?
    Which Universities will accept the Duolingo English test!

  • Avec un score de TOEIC de 845, puis je m’inscrire en semestre d’études depuis la France à UIUC dans le domaine agricultural et engenieering ?