Australia Awards Scholarships
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Use this listing to plan your research, not as confirmation of eligibility. Requirements, funding and deadlines can change. Confirm your course and current application cycle with the official provider. An unknown requirement is not a waiver.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- Components
- L 6 / R 6 / W 6 / S 6
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD
- Deadline
- February–April (varies by country)
Last verified: 2026-03
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.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 84
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1Australia 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.
- 2Practice IELTS Academic specifically — General Training is not accepted. Focus on the Academic Reading module, which uses longer and more complex passages than General Training.
- 3Deadlines 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.
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