| Category | Master’s | Doctoral | Combined master’s and doctoral | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular enrollment | 4 semesters | 4 semesters | 8 semesters | |
| Research enrollment | Minimum 1 time | Minimum 2 times | Minimum 2 times | Only those who have not obtained a degree at the same time as completing a master's degree can register for research. |
| Years of study | 2 years | 2 years | 4 years | Minimum period required to complete coursework |
| Limit of enrollment years | 3 years | 5 years | 7 years | Maximum period required to complete coursework |
| Credits per semester | From 1 to 13 credits | |||
| Thesis Special Research Seminar | 3 or more credits | 3 or more credits | 5 or more credits | |
| Conditions for completion of coursework | Register 4 semesters + obtain 24 credits | Register 4 semesters + obtain 60 credits | Register 8 semesters + obtain 60 credits | In case of doctoral program, master’s recognized credits are included |
| Thesis Submission Period(New student) | Within 9 years from the date of admission | Within 15 years from the date of admission | Within 15 years from the date of admission | Excluding the period of leave of absence |
| Thesis Submission Period(Transferred student) | Within 8 years from the date of admission | Within 14 years from the date of admission | Within 14 years from the date of admission | |
| Qualifications to take language tests | Students can take a test from the first semester | Regular registration or Research registration complete | ||
| Qualifications to take Comprehensive Exam | Those who have completed at least 2 semesters and have acquired (planned) 20 credits or more | Those who have completed at least 2 semesters and have acquired (planned) 56 credits or more | Those who have completed at least 4 semesters and have acquired (planned) 52 credits or more | Regular registration or Research registration complete |
