1. Examination Type

A. Written Examination

2. Eligibility Requirements

A. Master's Program

• Students who have completed at least 12 credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

B. Doctoral Program

• Students who have completed at least 21 credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

C. Integrated Master's–Doctoral Program

• Students who have completed at least 30 credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

※ Only major course credits are counted. Research guidance courses, 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 restrict eligibility based on completion of advisor-designated (prerequisite) courses must verify completion before permitting students to apply.
※ Beginning in Spring 2019, the credit requirements for comprehensive examination eligibility were relaxed in accordance with amendments to 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 steps:

1. Submit an online application through KUPID

2. Complete the attached Applicant Survey Form (Excel file) and submit it via email 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 must verify that all intended examination subjects have been correctly registered.

4. Written Examination Schedule and Venue

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

The examination will be conducted 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 may 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 due to unavoidable circumstances, 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 on a 100-point scale, and a score of 70 or higher is required to pass.
Partial passes are permitted for individual subjects.

D. There is no minimum limit on the number of subjects that may be applied for; however, applicants may not exceed the total number of subjects required for final completion.

Examples:

• Master's Program: Application for 1–2 subjects is allowed; 3 or more subjects are not permitted.

• Doctoral and Integrated Programs: Application for 1–4 subjects is allowed; 5 or more subjects are not permitted.

E. Once the examination date has been finalized, all applicants may take the examination only on the designated date.
No individual examination arrangements or schedule changes will be permitted for any reason.

Please be sure to review your department regulations and eligible examination subjects before applying.

Inquiries
Email: thd313@korea.ac.kr
Tel: 02-3290-5650