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Arizona State University New American University Scholarship

IELTS Requirement & Application Guide

IELTS
6
Components
L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
Level
UG
Deadline
October–February

Last verified: 2026-03

About Arizona State University New American University Scholarship

Arizona State University (ASU) offers automatic merit-based tuition scholarships of up to $18,000 per year for qualifying international first-year applicants. The New American University Scholarship is renewable for up to four years with satisfactory academic progress. ASU is one of the largest universities in the US and is consistently ranked as the most innovative university in America.

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IELTS Required

OverallLRWS
65.55.55.55.5

Accepts: Academic / General

Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 87

Tips for Meeting the Requirement

  1. 1ASU requires IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band — an accessible threshold that aligns with the university's commitment to broad access and innovation.
  2. 2ASU's merit scholarships are automatic based on GPA, so there is no separate scholarship application. Focus on meeting the IELTS minimum to be eligible for admission and automatic scholarship consideration.
  3. 3ASU also accepts Duolingo (87+), which may be a convenient alternative if IELTS testing centres are not easily accessible in your location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What IELTS score is required for Arizona State University scholarship?
Arizona State University requires IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Merit scholarships of up to $18,000 per year are automatically awarded based on GPA — no separate scholarship application is needed.
Are ASU scholarships automatic for international students?
Yes, ASU's New American University Scholarships are automatically awarded to qualifying international first-year applicants based on their academic credentials (GPA). There is no separate scholarship application process.
Is IELTS 5.5 enough for Arizona State University?
IELTS 5.5 overall does not meet ASU's minimum requirement of 6.0 overall. However, ASU offers an Intensive English Program (IEP) and conditional admission pathways for students who are close to the English language requirement.

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