Study in Ireland with Duolingo

Are you an international student aiming to study in Ireland? Great news! Many top universities in Ireland now accept the Duolingo English Test as a valid proof of English proficiency. 🤩

In this article, we will discuss how you can study in Ireland using Duolingo and what makes Duolingo the preferred exam for Studying in Ireland in a short period. 

Whenever a student desires to Study Abroad and stumbles upon choosing the best English Proficiency Exam, here are the key factors: Acceptance, Affordability, and Convenience. The most crucial factor is Acceptance. If the selected exam among IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo is not accepted in the targeted universities, it is unusable, irrespective of its affordability and convenience. So, choosing the best option for Study Abroad is essential. So, let's see how Duolingo is acceptable, affordable, and convenient for admission to Irish universities. 

Which Universities in Ireland Accepting Duolingo?

Here is the List of Universities and colleges in Ireland accepting the Duolingo English Exam with open hands to complete the English Proficiency criteria. The targeted score for the Duolingo Exam for admission to Ireland Universities should be 120 overall, with no section less than 110. 

🎓Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College Dublin is the highest-ranking University and one of the oldest in Ireland. It accepts Duolingo with a minimum overall score of 120-160, depending on the program, and a minimum section score of 105. 

🎓University College Dublin

The University College Dublin, a QS World Ranking of 126 and Ireland National Ranking of 2 accepts the Duolingo English Exam with a minimum overall score of 120-130. The minimum score in each section of Duolingo must be more than 110. 

🎓University College Cork

University College Cork accepts the Duolingo English Exam, which requires a minimum overall score of 120 and a minimum section score of 110. They have a QS National Ranking of 3 and a World Ranking of 273.

🎓Universityof Galway

The University of Galway has a QS World Ranking of 273 and a QS National Ranking of 4. They accept Duolingo for almost all programs with an overall score of 110-120 and no section score less than 105-110. 

🎓Dublin City University

Dublin City University was founded in 1975. Its campus is 94 acres, and it has a QS World Ranking of 421 and a national ranking of 5. They accept the Duolingo English Exam with an overall score of 120 and a section-wise score of 110. 

🎓University of Limerick

The University of Limerick has a QS National Ranking 5 with a QS World Ranking 421. It was founded in 1989 and has a campus of 340 acres in a suburban area. They accept the Duolingo English Exam with an overall score of 120 and a section-wise score of 110. 

🎓Maynooth University

The National University of Ireland, Maynooth, is called Maynooth University. It was founded in 1997. They accept Duolingo for almost all programs with an overall score of 120 and no section score less than 110. 

🎓Technological University Dublin

The Technological University Dublin has a QS World Ranking between 851 and 900 and a QS National Ranking of 7. It is Ireland's First Technological University, founded in 2019. They accept Duolingo for almost all programs with an overall score of 120 and no section score less than 110. 

🎓National College of Ireland

The National College of Ireland was founded in 1950 and is one of the prominent Colleges of Ireland. They accept Duolingo for almost all programs with an overall score of 120 and no section score less than 105. 

Why Choose Duolingo?

🤑 Affordable

Duolingo is cheaper than English proficiency tests like IELTS or TOEFL. For instance, the IELTS exam for test-takers in India costs Rs 17,000, and the TOEFL exam costs Rs 16,900. In comparison, the official Duolingo Exam's price is approximately Rs 5500 (US$65), and after a discount, it is around Rs 4500. 

💻 Convenient

You can take the Duolingo test online from the comfort of your home anytime. However, the test-taker must take the IELTS by visiting the Official Exam Center, which can be computer-based or Pen-and-Paper-Based. Similarly, the TOEFL can be taken online or by visiting the Exam Center. Both IELTS and TOEFL require a pre-booking approx 7 days in advance. In contrast, Duolingo does not require Pre-Booking and can be attended anytime without any date or time restriction. 

🏃‍♂️ Fast Results

Get your Duolingo Exam score within 48 hours. On the other hand, IELTS takes between 2 to 13 days, depending on the Exam Mode, and TOEFL takes more than 4-8 days to share the final results. If you are in a hurry, you can choose Expediated Result in Duolingo by paying extra fees and getting the result within 12 hours. 

Major Points to Consider

Before applying to Universities in Ireland, please note the following points. 

✅ Ensure you have an official Duolingo score report available with you when applying.
✅ A Duolingo English Test (DET) score is valid for two years from the test date.
✅ Some programs may also require an interview in addition to the Duolingo test to assess language skills further.
✅ Please be aware that some programmes in these universities may require a higher score.

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