[Graduate School] Announcement of the 2026 Spring Semester Comprehensive Examination (Revised Applicant Survey Form)

1. Examination Type

A. Written Examination

2. Eligibility Requirements

A. Master's Program

• Completion of at least 12 major credits

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

B. Doctoral Program

• Completion of at least 21 major credits

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

C. Integrated Master's–Doctoral Program

• Completion of at least 30 major credits

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Notes:

• Only major-course credits are counted. Research Guidance, prerequisite courses, and advisor-designated courses are excluded.

• Students may take the comprehensive examination regardless of foreign language examination results or enrollment status.

• Departments that require completion of advisor-designated (prerequisite) courses must verify completion before allowing students to sit for the examination.

• Since Spring 2019, the credit requirements for comprehensive examination eligibility have been relaxed under the Graduate School Regulations.

• Some departments may have additional eligibility requirements. Please contact the administrative office for details.

3. Application

A. Application Period
March 4 (Wed) – March 6 (Fri), 2026

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

B. Application Procedure

Applicants must complete both of the following:

1. Submit the application through KUPID

2. Complete the attached Applicant Survey Form (Excel file) and email it to:
   thd313@korea.ac.kr

Both steps must be completed for the application to be considered valid.

C. Confirmation of Application

KUPID → Examination Application/Confirmation → Comprehensive Examination Application → Applied Subjects

Applicants are responsible for confirming that all intended subjects have been successfully registered.

4. Examination Schedule and Venue

A. Examination Period
March 13 (Fri) – March 22 (Sun), 2026

The examination will be held on one day within this period.

B. Examination Venue and Time

The exact date, time, and venue will be announced separately after the application period.

5. Results Announcement

Date: April 16 (Thu), 2026, at 2:00 PM (tentative)

Results can be checked through:

KUPID → Academic Records/Graduation → Examination Application/Confirmation → Examination Results Inquiry

6. Important Notes

A. If an instructor is unable to prepare examination questions, applicants may be required to change their examination subject.

B. The number of subjects required for final completion is:

• Master's Program: 2 subjects

• Doctoral Program: 4 subjects

• Integrated Master's–Doctoral Program: 4 subjects

C. Each subject is graded out of 100 points, and a score of 70 or above is considered a pass.
Partial passes are permitted for individual subjects.

D. While there is no minimum number of subjects required for application, applicants may not exceed the maximum number required for graduation.

Examples:

• Master's Program: 1–2 subjects may be applied for; 3 or more subjects are not permitted.

• Doctoral and Integrated Programs: 1–4 subjects may be applied for; 5 or more subjects are not permitted.

E. Once the examination date has been finalized, all applicants must take the examination on the designated day.
No alternative examination dates or individual schedule changes will be permitted under any circumstances.

Please review your department regulations and eligible course list carefully before applying.

Contact Information

Email: thd313@korea.ac.kr

Tel: 02-3290-5650