Combined Undergraduate-Graduate 
Program (Bachelor’s-Master’s Program / 
Bachelor’s and Combined Master’s-Doctoral 
Program)
November 8, 2024
Combined Undergraduate-Graduate Program 
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Purpose
○ To alleviate the burden of the admission process for the master’s 
and combined master’s-doctoral programs by conducting a separate 
selection process for students with excellent academic performance 
in the undergraduate program, thereby enhancing the quality of 
education
2
Related Basis
○ Articles 3(2) and 5 of the Gwangju Institute of Science and 
Technology Regulations.
○ Guidelines for the Operation of Degree Continuation Programs
3
School(Department) for Recruitment
○ School/Department offering graduate master’s and doctoral 
programs (except Contracts)
4
Selection Cycle
○ In principle, selection is conducted once every semester (in January 
and July).
   However, each school(department) chair may set schedules 
differently based on to the needs of their school(department)’s 
basic educational units.
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Number of Recruits
○ Varies by school(department)
6
Eligibility for Application
○ (Mandatory) Applicants must meet all the following conditions.
Category
B-M Program
B-Combined 
Master’s-Doctoral 
Program
Academic Status
Undergraduate students within the regular period of study. 
Completed 
Semesters
At least 4 semesters
Total GPA
3.7 or higher
Official English 
test score
Official English test score is mandatory (TOEIC, TOEFL, 
etc.)
Eligible Major
Major (double major) in the same field as their planned 
graduate studies.
※ However, the field of study of the co-advisor for the 
undergraduate thesis is also acceptable.
○ (Additional)
  - Each department chair may set additional requirements as needed 
to meet the admission conditions for their department’s graduate 
program
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Benefits
Category
B-M Program
B-Combined 
Master’s-Doctoral 
Program
Common 
Benefits
Exemption from the graduate school application fee (80,000 
KRW per person) and exemption from the admission fee 
(680,000 KRW per person)
* This is awarded only once upon entering the combined 
master’s-doctoral program. In case of withdrawal, the full 
scholarship amount must be returned
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Application Procedures and Schedule
Category
Date
Details
Submission Form
Announceme
nt
Nov. 8, 2024 
(Fri)
 [Section of Student Records] 
Announcement of application 
guidelines
Application 
submission
Dec. 9, 2024 
(Mon) ~
Dec. 20, 2024 
(Fri) 
 [Students] 
   Submission to the office of their 
affiliated school(department)
- Application form
- Academic transcript
- Professor’s letter of 
recommendation
- Research plan
- Other relevant 
documents according 
to undergraduate 
standards
- English proficiency 
test certificate
Selection
Dec. 23, 2024 
(Mon) ~
Jan. 10, 2025 
(Fri)
 [School/Department] 
   Selection according to 
school(department) criteria
 Submission 
of 
recommended 
applicants list
~ Jan. 10, 2025 
(Fri)
 [School/Department]  
   Submission of recommended 
applicants list
Final 
Selection
End of Jan 2025
 [Section of Student Records] 
   Academic and Student Affairs 
Committee
Credit Benefits
Recognition of overlapping/already-earned credits for 
graduate courses (up to 15 credits)
Scholarship
-
Admission encouragement 
scholarship of 10,000,000 
KRW*
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Notes
○ There is no obligation to maintain a TGPA of 3.7 or higher after selection 
for the combined program.
○ Exceeding the standard duration for each course is allowed.
Confirmation 
and 
Announceme
nt of 
Successful 
applicants
Feb 2025
[Academic Affairs Team]
Information on selection results and 
reflection on academic records
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Application Form for Combined Degree Program
I am applying for the combined degree program as indicated above.
Advisor
 (yyyy/mm/dd)
Applicant  :                   (signature)    
To: The President, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology 
※ Attached: One copy of academic transcript
Program 
Applied for
 Bachelor’s-Master’s Program 
 Bachelor’s and Combined Master’s-Doctoral Program
Affiliation
Student ID
Name
Phone 
Number
Email
Completed 
Year
Completed 
Semesters
Total Earned 
Credits
Total GPA
     / 4.5
Desired Major for Graduate Studies
Expected Graduation 
Date(Bachelor’s 
Degree)
Expected Enrollment 
Date(Graduate 
Program)
Consent Form for the Use of Personal Information
 Purpose of Collection: To conduct the selection process for the integrated degree program
 Personal Information to be Collected and Used: Total earned credits, total GPA, completed year/semester, enrolled 
courses, phone number, email, awards and disciplinary records, and other academic records.
 Retention and Usage Period of Personal Information: Total 6 years (Bachelor’s-Master’s Program); Total 10 
years (Bachelor’s and Combined Master’s-Doctoral)
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Advisor’s Letter of Recommendation
(Recom-
mender)
Name
(Applicant)
  Name
Student 
ID
School/De
partment
Student’s Desired Major for Graduate Studies
Reasons for Recommendation
Year ______  Month _____   Day _____
Recommender:                      (Signature) __________
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Research Plan
Name
Student ID
Department
Completed 
Semesters
Desired Major for 
Graduate Studies
Research Plan
※ Please outline your plans for study and research in your chosen major after entering graduate 
school.
Year ______  Month _____   Day _____
Applicant:                      (Signature) __________