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[Graduate School] Fall 2016 Comprehensive Examination
1. Types of Examinations (Abolition of Comprehensive Exam Substitution/Exemption)
A. Written Exam
- Masters Students: Three major courses or more
- PhD Students (Integrated MS/PhD Program included): Four major courses or more
B. Oral Exam: The exam will cover the student’s major field and thesis/dissertation designated by departments/colleges
※ For more detailed information on the comprehensive examination by major, please refer to the attached regulations below or ask your department head.
※ Prospective graduates must register for the comprehensive examination.
2. Qualifications for Examination
A. MS Program: Those who have earned 18 credit hours or more with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA
B. PhD program: Those who have earned 27 credit hours or more with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA
C. Integrated MS/PhD Program: Those who have earned 45 credit hours or more with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA
※ Major courses are counted as earned credit hours (Supervised research course, prerequisite courses, and other courses designated by academic advisor are excluded).
※ Students may take the comprehensive exam regardless of their language test results and the status of leave of absence.
※ In cases where a department restricts students to take the comprehensive exam because they did not complete courses designated by an academic advisor (prerequisite courses), they must check their course completion status before applying for the exam.
3. Application Process
A. Period: September 19 (Mon) – September 20 (Tue)
B. Venue: Online application; Department Office
C. How to Apply: Submit “종합시험 (필기/구술) 응시신청서 (Comprehensive Exam Application)” or apply online via KUPID
※ If you are planning to apply online, please double check your application.
KUPID → Registration & Graduation → Application/Verification for Exams → Application for Comprehensive Exam (make sure your subjects have been successfully registered)
※ Please fill out all blanks completely and receive approvals from your advisor and department head.
5. Exam Date and Venue
1) Written Exam: October 8 (Sat); 9:00 – 17:00, Location: TBA
2) Oral Exam: October 4 (Tue) – October 11 (Tue), Location will be designated by each department
5. Announcement of Successful Applicants
October 17 (Mon); 2:00 PM (tentative); available on KU Portal and announcement board of each department
1. Types of Examinations (Abolition of Comprehensive Exam Substitution/Exemption)
A. Written Exam
- Masters Students: Three major courses or more
- PhD Students (Integrated MS/PhD Program included): Four major courses or more
B. Oral Exam: The exam will cover the student’s major field and thesis/dissertation designated by departments/colleges
※ For more detailed information on the comprehensive examination by major, please refer to the attached regulations below or ask your department head.
※ Prospective graduates must register for the comprehensive examination.
2. Qualifications for Examination
A. MS Program: Those who have earned 18 credit hours or more with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA
B. PhD program: Those who have earned 27 credit hours or more with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA
C. Integrated MS/PhD Program: Those who have earned 45 credit hours or more with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA
※ Major courses are counted as earned credit hours (Supervised research course, prerequisite courses, and other courses designated by academic advisor are excluded).
※ Students may take the comprehensive exam regardless of their language test results and the status of leave of absence.
※ In cases where a department restricts students to take the comprehensive exam because they did not complete courses designated by an academic advisor (prerequisite courses), they must check their course completion status before applying for the exam.
3. Application Process
A. Period: September 19 (Mon) – September 20 (Tue)
B. Venue: Online application; Department Office
C. How to Apply: Submit “종합시험 (필기/구술) 응시신청서 (Comprehensive Exam Application)” or apply online via KUPID
※ If you are planning to apply online, please double check your application.
KUPID → Registration & Graduation → Application/Verification for Exams → Application for Comprehensive Exam (make sure your subjects have been successfully registered)
※ Please fill out all blanks completely and receive approvals from your advisor and department head.
5. Exam Date and Venue
1) Written Exam: October 8 (Sat); 9:00 – 17:00, Location: TBA
2) Oral Exam: October 4 (Tue) – October 11 (Tue), Location will be designated by each department
5. Announcement of Successful Applicants
October 17 (Mon); 2:00 PM (tentative); available on KU Portal and announcement board of each department
September 2016
Dean of the Graduate School, Korea University
Dean of the Graduate School, Korea University