NUS Graduate Scholarship for ASEAN Nationals
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
- Components
- L 6 / R 6 / W 6 / S 6
- Study level
- Postgraduate, PhD
- Deadline
- November–January
Last verified: 2026-03
About NUS Graduate Scholarship for ASEAN Nationals
The National University of Singapore (NUS) offers graduate scholarships for ASEAN nationals and other international students pursuing master's or PhD programmes. NUS Research Scholarships cover full tuition, a competitive monthly stipend, and conference travel allowances. NUS consistently ranks among the world's top 10 universities in Asia.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 85
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1NUS requires IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component — note the higher per-band minimum of 6.0. Allocate extra preparation time if any of your component scores fall below this threshold.
- 2Apply between November and January for the main intake. NUS values research potential highly, so ensure your IELTS scores reflect the academic reading and writing skills needed for graduate research.
- 3For PhD applicants, the IELTS score is only one part of the evaluation. A strong research proposal and recommendation letters can compensate for scores slightly above the minimum.
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