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	Eligibility Criteria</h2>
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	KAUST welcomes applications from all nationalities, however Pakistani people are especially encouraged to apply. While precise requirements may differ slightly between Master&#39;s, Ph.D., and postdoctoral programs, the following are the overall eligibility criteria:</p>
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	<strong>For Master&#39;s and Ph.D. Programs</strong></p>
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		<strong>Academic background:</strong>
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				A bachelor&#39;s degree from a recognized higher education institution is required for the Master&#39;s program.</li>
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				For the Ph.D., you must have a master&#39;s degree in a subject relevant to the program you are applying for from a recognized higher education institution.</li>
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		<strong>GPA:</strong> A competitive GPA is anticipated. Typically, 90% of approved applicants have a GPA above 3.3, with 75% having a GPA above 3.5 on a 4-point scale (or equivalent). The minimum allowed GPA is 3.0.</li>
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		<strong>English Language Proficiency:</strong>
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				Official proof of English competence is necessary. KAUST accepts the following.
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						<strong>IELTS:</strong> A minimum score of 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each individual section.</li>
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						<strong>TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test):</strong> A minimum of 79 overall, including at least 17 in each individual component. (KAUST admission code: 4107).</li>
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						<strong>Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic:</strong> 62 total, including at least 59 in each specific section.</li>
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						<strong>Cambridge English:</strong> Advanced (CAE) / Linguaskill: 176 overall, including at least 169 in each particular section.</li>
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				<strong>Waiver:</strong> The English proficiency test requirement may be eliminated if you hold a degree from a recognized university in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.</li>
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		<strong>GRE (Graduate Record Examinations):</strong> Although not required, a good quantitative score on the GRE will help your application.</li>
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		<strong>Age:</strong> Applicants should be at least 18 years old at the time of entrance. The age limit for the IDB-KAUST Joint PhD Scholarship Program (which Pakistani citizens can apply for because Pakistan is an IDB member country) is normally 35 years.</li>
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		<strong>Other Qualities</strong>: KAUST takes a comprehensive approach, examining not just academic scores but also personal characteristics such as motivation and potential effect in the scientific community.</li>
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	<strong>For KAUST Global Fellowship (Postdoctoral Researchers)</strong></p>
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		<strong>Ph.D. Degree:</strong> Must have received a Ph.D. within the last four calendar years (with few exceptions for legitimate career pauses such as maternity leave).</li>
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		<strong>Research Project</strong>: The applicant must propose an independent research project that is consistent with KAUST&#39;s research aims.</li>
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		<strong>Host Principal Investigator</strong>: Identify and obtain a KAUST faculty member who has confirmed and agreed to host your research project if successful.</li>
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		<strong>Relocation:</strong> Must be willing to relocate to KAUST to carry out the suggested three-year research study.</li>
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		<strong>Nationality:</strong> All nationalities, including Pakistanis, are welcome to apply.</li>
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