| Course completion | Master’s | PhD | Joint (Master’s & PhD) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular semester registration | 4 semesters | 4 semesters | 6 semesters | |
| Credits | 30 credits↑ | 30 credits↑ | 54 credits↑ | |
| GPA | 3.0/4.3↑ | 3.0/4.3↑ | 3.0/4.3↑ | |
| Foreign exam | PASS | PASS | PASS | |
| Comprehensive exam | PASS | PASS | PASS |
↓ Thesis Research Plan (Credits are approved for current courses)
| Thesis Research Plan | Submit thesis research plan in the Yonsei Portal → Approval from advisor → Departmental approval → Graduate School approval |
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↓ Register for Directed Research
| Registration of Directed Research | Master’s | PhD | Joint (Master’s & PhD) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directed Research | Register for 1 or more semesters | Register for 2 or more semesters | Register for 2 or more semesters |
↓ Thesis Defense (Master's students can proceed with their research plan in the semester in which it is written)
| Thesis Defense | Master’s | PhD | Joint (Master’s & PhD) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thesis Committee | 3 committee members | 5 committee members | 5 committee members | |
| External Committee Member | 1 members accepted | 2 members accepted | 2 members accepted |
↓ Conferment of Degree
| Graduation | Master’s | PhD | Joint (Master’s & PhD) | |
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| Maximum semesters (excluding leave of absence and expulsion period) | 8 semesters | 14 semesters | 16 semesters | |
| * Graduation is only possible upon completion of thesis evaluation within the specified semesters mentioned above. * In the case of valid reasons (applicable to program certificate students), an extension of up to 2 years may be granted by the Dean of the Graduate School. (One extension is allowed and no leave of absence is allowed during the extension period. However, military service or maternity leave is permissible). |
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