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Notice of Comprehensive Exam for Spring Semester 2026
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Notice of Comprehensive Exam for Spring Semester 2026
1. Types of Exam
A. Written Test
B. Oral Test: The test will be conducted in accordance with internal regulations of each department considering major and dissertation
※ For more information, contact the department's administrative office or refer to the department's bylaws.
2. Exam Qualification
A. Master’s degree program: Those who acquired 12 or more credits, and received a GPA of 3.0 or higher
B. Doctoral degree program: Those who acquired 21 or more credits, and received a GPA of 3.0 or higher
C. Integrated Master and Ph.D. degree program: Those who acquired 30 or more credits, and received a GPA of 3.0 or higher
※ Only major subjects are counted as necessary credits. (Research Guidance, prerequisite or advisor designated courses are not counted)
※ Regardless of language exam result, students can take the comprehensive exam.
▶ However, students who have exceeded the time limit for degree completion(permanent completion status)are not eligible to take the comprehensive examination. Only students who have been granted an extension of the thesis/dissertation submission period may apply for the comprehensive examination.
※ Department can limit students from taking comprehensive exam when those students should finish prerequisite or advisor designated courses. Students studying in the department need to check the requirements before applying for the comprehensive exam.
3. Application Form Issue and Submission
A. Period: March 4(Wed.) ~ 6(Fri.)
B. Method of submission: On-line application or visiting the department's administrative office
C. Online application: KUPID(portal.korea.ac.kr) → Registration&Graduation → Application/Verification for exams → Application for Comprehensive Exam
D. In case of visiting the office, students must completely fill out the information and submit it with the confirmation of the supervisor and the head of the department.
4. Time and Place of Written Test
A. The test will be conducted between March 13(Fri.) ~ March 22(Sun.)
B. The exact time and place will be designated by each department.
5. Announcement of the Result
A. Applicants who pass the comprehensive exam will be announced at PM 2:00 on April 16(Fri.).
B. Check the results of the test on the KUPID.
February 2026
Korea University Graduate School
Korea University Graduate School
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