Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
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- IELTS
- 6.5
- Components
- L 6 / R 6 / W 6 / S 6
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate
- Deadline
- Rolling with semester admissions
Last verified: 2026-03
About Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship
The Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship at the University of Adelaide provides a 15% to 30% tuition fee reduction for international undergraduate and postgraduate students. The scholarship is automatically awarded upon admission based on academic excellence and is available for coursework programmes across all faculties.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1Adelaide requires IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component. This is standard for Australian universities — ensure you practise all four components to avoid dropping below 6.0 in any area.
- 2Since the scholarship is automatically assessed, focus on submitting a strong application early. Your IELTS score is one factor among many, but meeting or exceeding the requirement is essential.
- 3Adelaide has rolling admissions aligned with semester intakes. Book your IELTS test well in advance and send scores directly to the university to avoid processing delays.
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