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February 18 2025

Top U.S. Universities Accepting the Duolingo English Test for STEM Programs

The Duolingo English Test (DET) is increasingly accepted by many top US universities, making it a more accessible option for international students, especially those in STEM fields. At Berakah, recognized as one of the best study abroad consultants in Kerala, we help STEM aspirants choose top-tier U.S. universities that accept the Duolingo English Test (DET) for a faster, more affordable admissions process. Here’s a summary of top universities that accept the DET and their notable STEM programs:

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
  Best for: Artificial Intelligence, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics
  
• Stanford University
  Location: Stanford, California
  Best for: Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Data Science
  
• Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)
  Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  Best for: Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering
  
• Columbia University
  Location: New York City, New York
  Best for: AI & Ethics, Biomedical Informatics, Civil Engineering
  
• University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)
  Location: Berkeley, California
  Best for: Energy Engineering, Space Science, Climate Technology
  
• New York University (NYU)
  Location: New York City, New York
  Best for: Data Science, Bioinformatics, Sustainable Urban Development
  
• University of Chicago
  Location: Chicago, Illinois
  Best for: Applied Mathematics, Big Data, Computational Neuroscience
  
• Johns Hopkins University
  Location: Baltimore, Maryland
  Best for: Biomedical Emergency, Public Health Tech, Robotics
  
• University of Michigan
  Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
  Best for: Aerospace Engineering, Nanotechnology, Environmental Engineering
  
• Duke University
  Location: Durham, North Carolina
  Best for: Computational Biology, Quantum Computing, Biomedical Engineering
  

These universities offer a diverse range of cutting-edge STEM programs and recognize the DET, providing a great opportunity for international applicants, including women from India, to access high-quality education in these fields.

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