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 |