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Hi All,

This is my first post in this forum and I have this Q, hoping that someone out there could guide me.

I'm applying for PhD in Engineering in a newly established research-oriented university in Saudi Arabia offering only Masters and PhD degrees.
I enjoy teaching and research and that is the main driver for going back to school for PhD after spending 3 years in the industry.

The supervisor I'm going to work is an outstanding full professor, world-renowned in his field of research with a high record of publications and he is having funds for a Research Assistant this year.

Now my Q is, if I want to be an academic (like a professor kind of job), does university reputation really really matter?
The university is a brand-new promising university but it has no alumni yet.

Appreciate your feedbacks.
Cheers,