🇺🇸 United States — Various US universities
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Overall
6.5
Components
L 6 / R 6 / W 6 / S 6
Level
PG, PhD
Deadline
February–October (varies by country)
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Coverage
Full tuition and fees, Monthly living stipend +3 more
About Fulbright Foreign Student Program
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is the flagship international exchange programme of the United States government, operating in over 160 countries. It provides full funding for international graduate students to pursue master's or doctoral degrees at US universities. Approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year, making it one of the largest scholarship programmes in the world.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 80
Coverage
- •Full tuition and fees
- •Monthly living stipend
- •Round-trip airfare
- •Health insurance
- •Book and equipment allowance
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1.Fulbright requires IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each band. This is relatively accessible, but deadlines vary significantly by country — check your home country's Fulbright commission early.
- 2.Fulbright applications are processed by your home country commission, and some countries set higher IELTS requirements than the baseline 6.5. Verify the specific requirement for your country.
- 3.Beyond meeting the minimum IELTS score, a strong Writing performance can strengthen your overall Fulbright application, as the programme values clear communication and academic writing skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IELTS score is required for Fulbright Scholarship?
Does Fulbright accept IELTS General Training?
Can I apply for Fulbright with IELTS 6.0?
आपको विश्वविद्यालय IELTS आवश्यकता पूरा गर्नुहोस्
भर्नाको लागि Band 6.5, 7.0, वा 7.5 मा पुग्न निःशुल्क साप्ताहिक रणनीतिहरू।