🇦🇺 Australia — Various Australian universities
Australia Awards Scholarships
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Overall
6.5
Components
L 6 / R 6 / W 6 / S 6
Level
UG, PG, PhD
Deadline
February–April (varies by country)
Country
🇦🇺 Australia
Coverage
Full tuition fees, Return airfare +5 more
About Australia Awards Scholarships
Australia Awards Scholarships are the Australian government's prestigious programme for students from developing countries, covering full tuition, return airfare, establishment allowance, living expenses, health cover, and supplementary academic support. The programme supports undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral study at Australian universities.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 84
Coverage
- •Full tuition fees
- •Return airfare
- •Establishment allowance
- •Contribution to living expenses
- •Introductory Academic Programme
- •Overseas Student Health Cover
- •Supplementary academic support
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1.Australia Awards requires IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each band. If you score below this initially, the programme offers a pre-departure English language training component to help scholars reach the required level.
- 2.Practice IELTS Academic specifically — General Training is not accepted. Focus on the Academic Reading module, which uses longer and more complex passages than General Training.
- 3.Deadlines vary by country (typically February–April). Check your country's specific timeline and take IELTS at least three months before the deadline to allow for processing and potential retakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IELTS score do I need for Australia Awards Scholarships?
Australia Awards Scholarships require IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. TOEFL iBT 84 is also accepted. Some programmes may accept a lower score with mandatory English language training.
Does Australia Awards accept TOEFL?
Yes, Australia Awards accepts TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 84 as an alternative to IELTS Academic. Check your country's specific requirements as they may vary.
Can I apply to Australia Awards without IELTS?
You need an English proficiency test score to apply. However, if your score is slightly below the requirement, Australia Awards may offer an English language training programme before your studies begin. An IELTS or TOEFL score is still required for the initial application.
आपको विश्वविद्यालय IELTS आवश्यकता पूरा गर्नुहोस्
भर्नाको लागि Band 6.5, 7.0, वा 7.5 मा पुग्न निःशुल्क साप्ताहिक रणनीतिहरू।