Graduate program 
change(MS to MS-PhD)
November 8, 2024
Graduate program 
change(MS to MS-PhD)
1
Purpose
○ To allow students who have completed the master’s program at our 
Institute to change to the combined master’s–doctoral program, 
permitting mid-program entry under the bachelor’s degree system.
2
Related Basis
○ Article 56 of the Regulations of Gwangju Institute of Science and 
Technology (GIST)
○ Guidelines for Operation of Program Change in Graduate Programs
3
Schools(Departments) for Recruitment
○ Departments/divisions offering master’s and doctoral programs.
4
Selection Cycle
○ In principle, selection is conducted once every semester (in January 
and July).
   However, each department chair may set schedules differently as 
needed based on basic education units.
5
Number of Recruits
○ Varies by school(department)
6
Eligibility for Application
○ (Mandatory) Applicants must meet all of the following conditions:
Category
Graduate Program Change 
(Master’s Program → Combined Master’s–Doctoral Program)
Academic 
Status
Enrolled as a student within the prescribed duration of the 
master’s program
Completed
Semesters
At least 2 semesters (at least 18 credits completed)
TGPA
3.0 or higher
Eligible 
Major
Can apply only to program change to a combined master’s–doctoral 
program in the same major as the master’s program
○ (Additional Requirements)
  - Submission of official foreign language test scores (TOEIC, TOEFL, 
etc.) is recommended.
   ※ The foreign language test scores submitted for admission to the 
master’s program can be used as a substitute here, but applicants may 
submit additional official foreign language test scores if desired.
  - Each department chair may set additional requirements as needed 
to meet the admission conditions for their graduate program.
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Benefits
○ Exemption from the doctoral program admission fee (80,000 KRW 
per applicant) and from the entrance fee (680,000 KRW per 
applicant).
○ The duration of enrollment for students who switch from a 
master’s program to a combined master’s–doctoral program 
includes the semesters completed in the master’s program.
○ All credits earned in the master’s program will be recognized.
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Application Procedures and Schedule
Category
Date
Details
Submission
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)
Degree Program Change 
Application Form (Appendix 1),
Transcript and other relevant 
documents based on 
department criteria,
(Optional) Official Foreign 
Language Test Score 
Certification
(General scholarship student) 
Recommendation Letter for 
course change by affiliated 
department(company) Head
(General scholarship student) 
Confirmation Letter for course 
change application
Selection
Dec. 23, 2024 
(Mon) ~
Jan. 10, 2025 
(Fri)
 [School/Department] 
   Selection according to 
school(department) criteria
Submission 
of 
recommende
d 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
Confirmation 
and 
Announceme
nt of 
Successful 
applicants
Feb 2025
[Academic Affairs Team]
Information on selection results 
and reflection on academic 
records
[별지 1] 학위과정 변경 신청서(석사→석·박사통합)
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Degree Program Change Application Form 
(Master’s Program → Combined Master’s–Doctoral Program)
Affiliation
Name
Student ID
Contact 
Information
Student Status
  □ Government-Funded Scholarship 
Student
  □ General Scholarship Student
  □ Institute Scholarship Student
Admission Date
Total Credits 
Earned
Cumulative GPA 
/ 4.5
Advisor’s Comments (Use an additional sheet if necessary.)
I am applying for a change in degree program as indicated above.
Advisor
 Year _______       Month _______       Day _______
Applicant: ______________   (Signature)____________
※ Attached: One copy of academic transcript
To: The President, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology 
※ 일반(산학)장학생 지원자에 한하여 반드시 제출
일반(산학)장학생 소속기관장 과정변경 추천서
 학생 정보 
전형구분
대학원과정 과정변경(석사→석박통합)
지원학과
지원과정
석박통합과정
성    명
생년월일
 확인 내용
상기인이 귀 원의 대학원과정 과정변경 선발될 경우 소요되는 교육경비를 부담
하기로 하고 위 사람을 귀 원          학부(과)           과정의 일반(산학)
장학생으로 추천합니다.
                    년     월     일
추 천 기 관 장                 (직인)
광주과학기술원 총장 귀하
회사 개요
사      명
 
설립연월일
.     .     .
업      종
 
연간매출액
    천 만원
 직  원  수 
     명
 기타 회사소개 사항
※ 교육경비 본인 부담자 중 소속기관장 추천서를 제출하지 않고자 하는 지원자는 반드시 제출  
일반장학생 과정변경 지원 확인서
 학생 정보
전형구분
 대학원과정 과정변경(석사→석박통합)
지원학과
지원과정
석박통합과정
성    명
생년월일
 확인 내용
상기인은 광주과학기술원 총장 승인에 따라
대학원과정 과정변경에 선발될 경우, 
소요되는 교육경비 일체를 본인이 부담하며 
소속기관의 과정변경 추천서 제출을 면제함을 확인합니다.
     년      월      일
 
                                 지원자 성명               (인) 
                                  학부(과)장               (인)
광주과학기술원 총장 귀하