🇬🇧 United Kingdom — University of Oxford
Rhodes Scholarship
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Overall
7
Components
L 7 / R 6.5 / W 7 / S 6.5
Level
PG, PhD
Deadline
June–October
Country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Coverage
University and college fees, Annual stipend of approximately £18,180 +3 more
About Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest international scholarship programme in the world, established in 1903. It funds exceptional students from across the globe to pursue postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Approximately 100 scholars are selected annually, and the programme emphasizes leadership, commitment to service, and academic excellence.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6.5 | 7 | 6.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 110, Cambridge C1 Advanced Grade A
Coverage
- •University and college fees
- •Annual stipend of approximately £18,180
- •Return economy airfare
- •Settling-in allowance
- •Health insurance through the NHS
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1.Rhodes requires IELTS 7.0 overall with component minimums of 7.0 in Listening, 6.5 in Reading, 7.0 in Writing, and 6.5 in Speaking. Pay attention to the asymmetric component requirements.
- 2.Oxford's Writing requirement of 7.0 is particularly important. Practice producing clear, well-argued academic essays under timed conditions, focusing on task achievement and coherence.
- 3.Since Rhodes scholars must thrive in Oxford's tutorial system, strong speaking skills are essential even beyond the 6.5 minimum. Practice articulating complex arguments verbally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IELTS score do I need for Rhodes Scholarship?
Does the Rhodes Scholarship accept IELTS General Training?
When should I take IELTS for Rhodes Scholarship application?
आपको विश्वविद्यालय IELTS आवश्यकता पूरा गर्नुहोस्
भर्नाको लागि Band 6.5, 7.0, वा 7.5 मा पुग्न निःशुल्क साप्ताहिक रणनीतिहरू।