Destination Australia Scholarships
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
- IELTS
- 6
- Components
- L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
- Level
- UG, PG, PhD
- Deadline
- Varies by institution
Last verified: 2026-03
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
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1Destination 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.
- 2Since this scholarship targets regional institutions, research the specific IELTS requirements of your chosen university, as some may require higher scores than the programme minimum.
- 3Deadlines 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.
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