Duolingo 140 to IELTS

Duolingo 140 equals IELTS 7.5 by Duolingo's official table (2022, rechecked in October 2025).

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IELTSBands ⁦4.0–9.0⁩Duolingo⁦10–160⁩

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Duolingo 140 is about

IELTSBands ⁦4.0–9.0⁩
7.5
Duolingo, 2022 table, rechecked 2025

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Duolingo 140 is about IELTS 7.5.

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Scores around IELTS 7.5

IELTS	DuolingoDuolingo, 2022 table, rechecked 2025
6.5	120–125
7.0	130–135
7.5	140–145
8.0	150–155
8.5	160

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Universities that accept Duolingo 140

This score meets each university's own minimum for this test, as stated on its website and checked in the last six months. Courses can ask for more.

University	Country	IELTS, undergrad	IELTS, postgrad	Duolingo
London Business School	United Kingdom	–	7.0	135
Barnard College	United States	7.5	–	135
Carnegie Mellon University	United States	7.5	–	135
American University in Cairo	Egypt	6.5	–	135
ESADE	Spain	–	7.0	130
McGill University	Canada	6.5	–	125
Simon Fraser University	Canada	6.5	–	125
The University of Western Australia	Australia	6.5	6.5	125

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Frequently asked questions

What is Duolingo 140 in IELTS?

Duolingo 140 equals IELTS 7.5 by Duolingo's official table (2022, rechecked in October 2025).

What CEFR level is Duolingo 140?

Duolingo 140 matches IELTS 7.5, which is CEFR C1, Advanced. You use English flexibly for study and work, and understand long, demanding texts.

Which universities accept Duolingo 140?

For example London Business School, Barnard College, and Carnegie Mellon University. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.