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Data & Analysis 2026-2027 Cycle

Fulbright Success Rate
Country-by-Country Data

The overall Fulbright acceptance rate is roughly 20%, but that number hides enormous variation. Some countries accept fewer than 5% of applicants. Others accept nearly half. Understanding where you stand changes everything about your strategy.

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Last updated: March 20, 2026

~8,000
Grants per Year
~20%
Overall Acceptance Rate
160+
Countries Covered
4-46%
Range by Country

Fulbright Acceptance Rates

Overall average: ~20%. But rates range from 4% to 46% by country.

India
46%
~55/yr
Austria
42%
Germany
32%
~91/yr
S. Korea
31%
Mexico
28%
Brazil
25%
Indonesia
24%
Turkey
22%
Taiwan
12%
S. Africa
10%
Australia
7%
UK
4%

Full strategy on our Country Selection page.