Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
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- IELTS
- 6
- Components
- L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
- Study level
- Postgraduate, PhD
- Deadline
- October–January
Last verified: 2026-03
About Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme is a prestigious French government scholarship for international master's and PhD students. It is managed by Campus France and focuses on science, engineering, economics, management, law, and political science. French institutions nominate candidates, and the scholarship provides generous monthly allowances and full support.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 79, DELF B2
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1The Eiffel Scholarship requires IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component for English-taught programmes. For French-taught programmes, DELF B2 is required instead. Confirm the language of instruction for your target programme.
- 2You cannot apply directly for the Eiffel Scholarship — a French institution must nominate you. First secure admission at a French university, then ask your programme coordinator about Eiffel nomination.
- 3The Eiffel Scholarship is extremely competitive, with approximately 400 awards for master's and 70 for PhD each year. A strong academic record and clear research goals are essential alongside meeting the IELTS requirement.
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