🇬🇧 United Kingdom — Various UK universities
GREAT Scholarships
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Overall
6.5
Components
L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
Level
PG
Deadline
September–May
Country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Coverage
Tuition fee reduction of at least £10,000
About GREAT Scholarships
GREAT Scholarships are a joint initiative between the UK government's GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council. They offer tuition fee reductions of at least GBP 10,000 for one-year postgraduate taught programmes at participating UK universities. The scheme targets students from specific countries across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 54
Coverage
- •Tuition fee reduction of at least £10,000
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1.GREAT Scholarships require IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band. Focus first on ensuring no component falls below 5.5, then build your overall score to 6.5.
- 2.Each participating university may set additional requirements above the minimum. Check the specific university's IELTS requirement for your chosen programme before applying.
- 3.Applications open as early as September and close as late as May, depending on the university. Take your IELTS early to avoid missing deadlines at your preferred institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IELTS score is required for GREAT Scholarships UK?
GREAT Scholarships require IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Individual universities may have higher requirements for specific programmes.
Which countries are eligible for GREAT Scholarships?
GREAT Scholarships are available to students from select countries including Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam, among others. Check the British Council website for the current list.
How much do GREAT Scholarships cover?
GREAT Scholarships provide a minimum tuition fee reduction of GBP 10,000 for one-year postgraduate taught programmes. They are partial scholarships and do not cover living expenses, so you will need additional funding for accommodation and personal costs.
आपको विश्वविद्यालय IELTS आवश्यकता पूरा गर्नुहोस्
भर्नाको लागि Band 6.5, 7.0, वा 7.5 मा पुग्न निःशुल्क साप्ताहिक रणनीतिहरू।