Thesis Substitution(Master)

Application of Academic Advisor

Procedure: After consulting with the Dean of Department and deciding on an advisor, enter the Academic Information System in the department → Check the qualifications of the advisor and appoint him/her as the academic advisor of the thesis
Academic Advisor Eligibility : Full-time professor of our school
Change of Academic Advisor : In cases where the advisor is unable to instruct a student due to retirement, leave of absence, dispatch, or other reasons
지도교수의 논문지도학기는 신청학기부터 적용됨

Target: International students admitted after 2012
Result Submission: Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) OR English Proficiency Test
- 1. Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK): Level 4 and above
- 2. English Proficiency Test: Score of ‘TOEFL PBT 530, CBT 197, iBT 71, IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2, TEPS 600 (New TEPS 326)
Other: If the documents are not submitted, application of evaluation will not be allowed.

The comprehensive examination evaluates knowledge of the major field and ability in research methods. Matters necessary for the implementation of the comprehensive examination, such as subjects, qualifications, and procedures, are determined by departmental regulations.

Eligibility: Applicants who have entered after the second semester of 2022, passed the thesis submission qualification exam, and obtained (or are expected to obtain) the required credits for completion
*Note: Cancellation can be made only once after application, and you cannot graduate in a different track in the canceled semester.
Application documents


Category	Publication of Academic Journal Articles	Performances, Recitals, Exhibitions
Relevant Department	All departments	Department of Music, Department of Living Design
Application for Replacement for Master's Thesis	Apply through the Academic Information System (kuis.konkuk.ac.kr)
Scope of Recognition	Publish at least one paper as the First Author or Corresponding Author in an academic journal or period recognized by the graduate school	Performances, recitals, and exhibitions recognized by the department
Submission of Evaluation results	Cover page of substitution performance of Master's thesis Recommendation letter for appointment of evaluation committee member Evaluation Results Report Copy Killer Similarity Test Results Certificate of compliance with research ethics Evaluation Summary and Evaluation Log Consent to Provision of Personal Information to External Evaluation Committee (Relevant Person) External Evaluation Committee Evaluation Results Report(Relevant Person)	Cover page of substitution performance of Master's thesis Recommendation letter for appointment of evaluation committee member Evaluation Results Report Evaluation Summary Consent to Provision of Personal Information to External Evaluation Committee(Relevant Person) External Evaluation Committee Evaluation Results Report(Relevant Person) Documents designated by the department(Relevant Person)


Category	Eligibility	Number of commitee
Internal	Full-time professor of our school	Master's: 3 people including the advisor (No more than 1 external)
External	A four-year university professor with the same qualifications as an internal evaluation committee member as a professor at another university In case of recommending a researcher due to the nature of the thesis, the candidate must be a doctoral degree holder engaged in research and have at least 3 years of research experience.

1 time (Master’s), 3 times (Doctoral and Joint Program) during the evaluation period


Category	Passing score
Master’s Program	More than 2 out of 3 judges evaluated 80 points or higher


Submission Department	Evaluation Results
Graduate School Administration Office	Application Documents by Degree Course [Submission of Evaluation Results]