- A high-class research master’s degree
- A coursework master’s degree with overall GPA equivalent to 7.0 and a relevant research component with GPA of 8.0
- A postgraduate degree of at least one year full-time equivalent with overall GPA equivalent to 7.0, along with demonstrated research experience equivalent to honors
- A bachelor’s degree plus at least two years of documented relevant research experience, including research publications
- A bachelor’s degree with at least honors class 1A or equivalent from approved universities, including a relevant research component.