1-    The applicant must be a Saudi citizen, or, if non-Saudi, hold an official post-graduate scholarship.
2-    The applicant must hold a university degree from a Saudi university, or from a recognized foreign university.
3-     The applicant must be known for good behavior.
4-    The applicant must submit two recommendation letters from the current or former professors.
5-    The applicant must get "Very Good" or higher at the university study.

6-    If the applicant is an employee, he/she must submit a written approval of the employer according to the article (13) of the Unified Post-graduate Studies Regulation.