Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related field with minimum GPA of 3 out of 4 from an institution of acceptable standing according to the criteria defined by the Deanship of Admissions and Registration at KFUPM. Applicants should also meet the standards of performance in any requirement by the Deanship of Graduate Studies, for example IELTS/TOEFL. An applicant with deficiency may be admitted, with the understanding that the course work taken to remove the deficiency will not be credited towards the degree.