🇦🇺 Australia — Regional Australian universities
Destination Australia Scholarships
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Overall
6
Components
L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
Level
UG, PG, PhD
Deadline
Varies by institution
Country
🇦🇺 Australia
Coverage
Up to $15,000 per year towards living costs and relocation
About Destination Australia Scholarships
Destination Australia is an Australian Government scholarship programme encouraging domestic and international students to study in regional Australia. It provides up to $15,000 per year towards living costs and relocation expenses. The programme is available for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies at participating regional institutions.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 64, PTE Academic 50
Coverage
- •Up to $15,000 per year towards living costs and relocation
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1.Destination Australia requires IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band — one of the more accessible thresholds among Australian scholarships. This is achievable with consistent preparation over 2–3 months for most intermediate English speakers.
- 2.Since this scholarship targets regional institutions, research the specific IELTS requirements of your chosen university, as some may require higher scores than the programme minimum.
- 3.Deadlines vary by institution. Contact your target regional university early to confirm their specific application timeline and ensure your IELTS scores are submitted before their deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IELTS score do I need for Destination Australia?
Does Destination Australia accept TOEFL?
Can I apply to Destination Australia without IELTS?
Alcanza el requisito de IELTS de tu universidad
Estrategias semanales gratuitas para alcanzar Band 6.5, 7.0 o 7.5 para admisiones.